Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we want to educate our patients on the importance of early detection and the warning signs of skin cancer. First, let’s take a …
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What are Custom Orthotics?
Custom orthotics, also known as foot orthoses, are custom made devices designed to support your feet while treating various foot conditions that may be plaguing you. Unlike over-the-counter shoe …
Venous Disease in the Podiatric Patient
Venous flow is important in maintaining your foot, ankle, and lower leg health. Venous insufficiency can lead to ulcerations, swelling, feelings of heaviness, and pain. Also, there is a …
Peripheral Arterial Disease (Poor Circulation)
By: Dr. Jesseka Kaldenberg-Leppert Peripheral arterial disease, also known as PAOD, is obstruction of a peripheral artery (blood vessel), such as the arteries in your lower extremities. Causes of …
CHARCOT NEUROARTHROPATHY: WHAT IS IT?
By: Dr. Drew Davidson, DPM Charcot is a condition that can affect individuals with peripheral neuropathy; especially in those with long-standing diabetes. The initial signs and symptoms of Charcot …
Hammertoe Treatment
What is a Hammertoe? A hammertoe is a foot deformity typically found in the lower digits of the foot. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle …
POSTERIOR TIBIAL TENDON DYSFUNCTION
By Dr. Drew Davidson Have you noticed a change in the arch of your foot? Is your foot becoming flat? Have you noticed your foot starting to point outward? …
POSTERIOR TIBIAL TENDONITIS
Do you have pain anywhere along the length extending from behind your inside ankle bone to the inside border of your foot? If so, you may be suffering from …
What To Do About Fungal Nail Infections?
It can be easy to get a nail infection, and if you’ve ever had one you know how stubborn they can be and how easily they can spread to …
1,000 Cases – Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction
Foot & Ankle Center of Iowa/Bunion Surgery Specialists is excited to announce that our team of surgeons recently reached an amazing milestone. Dr. Mindi Dayton and Dr. Paul Dayton …