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What are Bone Spurs
posted: Aug. 27, 2019.
Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, can occur anywhere in the skeletal system, and the feet are no exception. Bone spurs are simply overgrowths of bone, which most commonly form Read moreCategory: Podiatry -
Signs and Treatment for Sprained Ankles
posted: Aug. 09, 2019.
Signs and Treatment for Sprained Ankles Do you have a sprained ankle? Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries. Ankle sprains sprain occur when the ligaments in the ankle are Read moreCategory: Podiatry -
Dealing With Claw Toes and Mallet Toes
posted: Jul. 19, 2019.
Understanding Claw and Mallet Toes Think you may have mallet or claw toes? Mallet and claw toes form over years and are common in adults. Mallet and claw toes are among Read moreCategory: Podiatry -
Geriatric Foot Care
posted: Jul. 17, 2019.
It is important that you do not neglect caring for your feet as they can become more vulnerable with age due to all the wear and tear they endure over Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain -
What are Hammertoes?
posted: Jul. 05, 2019.
A hammertoe is a common foot deformity that affects the middle joint of the smaller toes. As a result, this causes the toes to bend downward. Since this bend causes Read moreCategory: Podiatry -
Taking Care of Flat Feet
posted: Jun. 20, 2019.
While there are many people with flat feet, often times they won’t even know it; however, there are others with flat feet that regularly experience pain, soreness, and other problems. Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Treating Diabetic Feet
posted: Jun. 03, 2019.
Diabetic feet need special care because of decreased circulation, neuropathy, joint deterioration, and more. While your primary care physician may guide you on blood sugar control, medications, a healthy diet, Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
What is a Neuroma?
posted: May 10, 2019.
Are you dealing with pain, burning, tingling or numbness between your toes or in the ball of the foot? If you said “yes” then you could be dealing with a Read moreCategory: Foot Issues -
Taking Care of Bunions
posted: May 03, 2019.
A bunion is one of the most common foot deformities, often affecting the joint at the base of the big toe. Anyone can develop this painful condition but it most Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Causes of Hammertoe and Treatment Options
posted: May 02, 2019.
Do your smaller toes look like little hammers or mallets? If so, you may have an acquired deformity of the foot called hammertoes. Luckily, your podiatrists here at Oakton Foot Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry -
Ingrown Nails
posted: Apr. 19, 2019.
Swelling, reddened flesh, shooting pain, and pus are just some of the incredibly uncomfortable symptoms of having an ingrown toenail. Although this condition can sometimes be successfully treated through home Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Ways a Podiatrist Can Help You
posted: Apr. 03, 2019.
The human foot and ankle contain 33 joints, 26 bones and over 100 tendons, ligaments and muscles. While all of these parts of the foot should work together, there are Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Treatment for Minor Foot Injuries
posted: Mar. 20, 2019.
An unexpected fall or twist can result in an injury of the foot or ankle, such as a sprain or strain. Immediate first aid can help prevent complications, reduce pain Read moreCategory: Foot Issues -
Is Plantar Fasciitis Causing Your Heel Pain?
posted: Mar. 06, 2019.
Is heel pain keeping you down? Pain that occurs following an injury or early in an illness may play a protective role, warning us about the damage we have suffered. So Read moreCategory: Foot Issues -
Are You Dealing With Heel Pain?
posted: Feb. 27, 2019.
How your podiatrists in Fairfax, VA, can help your feet feel better Heel pain isn’t just annoying—it can also keep you off of your feet, and thereby affect your very ability Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care -
What Are Corns?
posted: Feb. 19, 2019.
Many people think corns and calluses are the same thing, but there are differences. A corn is smaller than a callus, and has a hard center which is surrounded by Read moreCategory: Foot Issues