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2000 Crawford
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Houston, TX 77002
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Hermann Southwest Hospital
7737 Southwest Freeway
Suite 810
Houston, TX 77074
Associate, American College of
Foot and Ankle Surgeons
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We provide expert diagnosis and treatment of:
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Fungal and Bacterial Problem
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Dry Skin, Excessive Moisture
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Corns and Calluses
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Warts
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Bunions
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Hammer Toes, Digital Deformities
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Ingrown and Mycotic Toenails
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Bone Spurs
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Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
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Ankle Sprains, Dislocations
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Laceration Repair
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Lower Extremity Musculo-Skeletal
Disorders e.g. Met-Adductus, Flatfoot, Clubfoot
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Occupational and Traumatic Foot
Injury
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Ulcers and Wound Care, Chronic
Slow-Healing Wounds
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Foot Complications Associated
with Diabetes
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Metatarsalgia
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Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis, Bursitis,
Capsulitis, Tendonitis
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Neuroma, Peripheral Neuropathy,
Nerve Entrapments
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Infection of Skin, Soft Tissue
and Bone
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Gout
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Venous Stasis Dermatitis and Edema
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Compartment Syndrome
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General Foot Health Brochures
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
The information presented in these links are for educational
purposes only and is not in any way meant to be a substitute
for medical care or advice from a physician or health care
professional. Readers of these links should consult directly
with physicians or health care professionals for any medical
care or advice
Latest Information About General
Foot Health Brochures:
- Aging And Your Feet
According to the US National Center for Health
Statistics, impairment of the lower extremities is a
leading cause of activity limitation in older people.
http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9382
- Arthritis
Arthritis is a frequent component of complex
diseases that may involve more than 100 identifiable
disorders. http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=394&DID=9385
- Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot is a skin disease caused by
a fungus, usually occurring between the toes
http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9386
- Bunions
A bunion is an enlargement of the joint at
the base of the big toe—the metatarsophalangeal
(MTP) joint—that forms when the bone or tissue
at the big toe joint moves out of place. http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9388
- Children's Feet
Information on healthy feet for your child.
http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9390
- Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that
affects
the lives of about 16 million people in the United States.
http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=17537
- Diabetic Wound Care
Diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic
lower
extremity amputations in the United States. http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=17520
- Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot and ankle emergencies happen every day.
Broken bones, dislocations, sprains, contusions, infections,
and other serious injuries can occur at any time. Early
attention is vitally important. Whenever you sustain
a foot or ankle injury, you should seek immediate treatment
from a podiatric physician. http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9412
- Footwear
Proper footwear can reduce foot problems.
http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9396
- Forefoot Surgery
Many foot problems do not respond to “conservative”
management. Your podiatric physician can determine when
surgical intervention may be helpful. Often when pain
or deformity persists, surgery may be appropriate to
alleviate discomfort or to restore the function of your
foot. http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9399
- General Foot Health
Information on general foot health. http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9406
- Hammertoes
A hammertoe is a contracture—or bending—
of the toe at the first joint of the digit, called
the proximal interphalangeal joint. http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9404
- Heel Pain
Heel pain has many causes. http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9408
- High Blood Pressure
It's important to let your podiatrist know
about high blood pressure. http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9410
- Leg Cramps
You might be surprised to learn that leg pain
that develops during walking—and then goes away
only with rest—can be caused by intermittent claudication
(IC), a potentially disabling yet treatable medical
condition. http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=16860
- Nail Problems
Toenails often serve as barometers of our
health; they are diagnostic tools providing the initial
signal of the presence or onset of systemic diseases.
http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9418
- Neuromas
A neuroma is a painful condition, also referred
to as a “pinched nerve” or a nerve tumor.
It is a benign growth of nerve tissue frequently found
between the third and fourth toes that brings on pain,
a burning sensation, tingling, or numbness between the
toes and in the ball of the foot. http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9420
- Orthotics
Orthotics are shoe inserts that are intended
to correct an abnormal, or irregular, walking pattern.
http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9423
- Rearfoot Surgery
Many conditions can affect the back portion
of the foot and ankle. Fortunately, many of these problems
can be resolved through conservative treatments. However
when pain persists or deformity occurs, surgical intervention
can often help alleviate pain, reduce deformity, and/or
restore the function of your foot or ankle. http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9426
- Walking
For a healthier, happier lifestyle, try walking
-- the most popular form of exercise. http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9428
- Warts
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Warts are one of several soft tissue conditions
of the foot that can be quite painful. They are caused
by a virus, which generally invades the skin through
small or invisible cuts and abrasions. http://apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9430
Sports Medicine Brochures
Latest Information About Sports Medicine
Brochures:
Beauty and Your Feet
Latest Information About Beauty
and Your Feet:
All sites below are accessible at: http://www.apma.org/s_apma/sec.asp?CID=429&DID=17205
- Shoe Hollywood Stories - Celebrity Shoes
A Look at Hollywood's Elite Feet
- Shoe Hollywood Stories - The Sole Scoop
Top Foot Docs Reveal Answers to Common Questions
- Shoe Hollywood Stories - Give Your Feet Star Treatment
15 Steps to Fabulous Summer Feet
- Shoe Hollywood Stories - Personal Toe Training
Exercise and Massage Tips for Keeping Feet Healthy and
Strong
- Shoe Hollywood Stories - Profiles
Five Women Share Their Foot Health Stories
- Shoe Hollywood Stories - Starting Your Child Off on
the Right Foot
Top Ten Tips for Treating Children's Feet
Walking and Your Feet
Latest Information About Walking
and Your Feet:
All sites below accessible at: http://apma.org/s_apma/sec.asp?CID=431&DID=17207
- Winning Best Walking Cities 2004
A list of the 12 winning U.S. walking cities for 2004's
competition
- Walking Shoe Selection
A guide to choosing the right shoes for all ages, especially
for walking
- Alternatives to Walking
A list of other activities for those days when you need
a little change of pace
- Stretches for Exercise Walkers
Stretching tips and techniques to keep you on your feet
- Walking Facts
Facts on the benefits of walking
- Walking Tips for Seniors
Diabetes Foot Health Information
Latest Information About Diabetes
Foot Health Information:
All sites below accessible at: http://apma.org/s_apma/sec.asp?CID=430&DID=17206
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