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FootHealthFacts.org features information on foot and ankle conditions. Use their Interactive Foot Diagram to search the foot and ankle images and look up possible conditions. Dr. Gannon is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), doctors of podiatric medicine (DPM) with specialty training in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of conditions of the foot and ankle. About FootHealthFacts.org FootHealthFacts.org is a source of reliable information on foot and ankle conditions. All content has been developed as a public service by the ACFAS Consumer Education Committee, representing a wide array of expertise in foot and ankle care. FootHealthFacts.org has received HONcode certification, attesting to the reliability and trustworthiness of the information presented on …

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Ingrown toenails are a common and mostly benign foot problem that often occurs in children and teenagers. However, they can become a big problem when parents attempt at-home treatment or “bathroom surgery,” which can worsen the condition and lead to potentially serious complications such as severe pain, infection of the skin or underlying bone and possible deformity of the toe. Ingrown toenails occur when the corners or sides of the nail curve and grow into the soft tissue of the toe. The most common symptom is swelling and redness in the toes, especially the big toe. Some children may complain that their feet hurt when wearing shoes. If your child has an ingrown toenail, soak the …

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Towering wedges and platform shoes combine all the things many women love in footwear—a little bit of height, straps, and lots of style options. Be careful up there, though, because platforms and wedges can be unsteady, causing instability and problems with balance. Also, excessive height can lead to ankle rolls and falls. Try lower platforms and wedges with secure ankle straps, cork material bottoms for shock absorption, and traction for slippery conditions. When wearing this shoe type, always avoid uneven terrain. APMA Shoe Pick: Vionic Group LLC (Orthaheel) Cancun Adjustable Wedge

Foot care tips from the informational newsletter for patients of APMA Member Podiatrists like Dr. Gannon. Read the PDF online to learn tips like preventing sunburn on your feet, and no matter how upscale your hotel, athlete’s foot can lurk in all public pool areas. APMA_Footprints_Summer Newsletter 2014

Foot Care Tips and Information in Fall 2013 Issue from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons: Don’t Start off the School Year with Painful Feet Big Relief is in Sight for a Painful Big Toe Keep Your Feet Safe and Your Yard Clean If you are suffering from foot pain make an appointment with our office or call us for more information. Read online…  

When using crutches, keep an inch space above the armpit pads, make sure the wrist guards are right at the wrist height, and hold a single crutch on the opposite side of the affected limb. Use crutches appropriately to get the best healing results.