Podiatric disorders are common and painful. Each year, thousands of people experience disturbing symptoms, including lower back, lower limb, knee, ankle, and foot pain. Many of these disorders frequently disrupt their lives and interfere with daily activity, and can be linked to improper gait or ill-fitting shoes, such as high heels, flip flops, or work boots. Located in Los Gatos, California, Foot and Ankle Associates render a wide range of services to enhance the quality of a lifestyle while treating various disorders Diabetes, hereditary factors, age, and obesity often lead to problems in the lower limbs and feet. Many disorders also originate from improper posture, gait, or the wrong choice of shoes. When someone suffers from diabetic ulcerations, walks improperly, or routinely wears improper shoes, their feet take the beating as undo pressure causes painful destruction of foot function.
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Offering the craft of an independent and active life, Foot and Ankle Associates renders a range of services to enhance the quality of a lifestyle while treating various disorders:| |
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Foot and Ankle Associates | 15100 Los Gatos Blvd, #4 | Los Gatos, CA 95032
WHAT IS ARTHRITIS?
Degenerative arthritis is a condition that slowly wears away joints (the link where bones meet and move). In the beginning, you may notice that the affected joint seems stiff. It may even ache. As the joint lining (cartilage) breaks down, the bones rub against each other, causing pain and swelling. Over time, bone spurs (small pieces of rough or splintered bone) develop, and the joint’s range of motion becomes limited. But movement doesn’t have to cause pain. The effects of arthritis can be reduced. Talk with your doctor about developing a treatment plan to meet your needs.
TREATING ARTHRITIS
If your symptoms are mild, medications may be enough to reduce pain and swelling. For more severe arthritis, surgery may be needed to improve the condition of the join
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WHAT CAUSES BUNIONS?
Although they may develop on the fifth (little) toe, bunions usually occur at the base of the big toe. Bunions are often caused by incorrect foot mechanics. The foot may flatten too much, forcing the toe joint to move beyond normal range. In some cases, joint damage caused by arthritis or an injury produces a bunion. And some people are born with the tendency to develop bunions. If you’re at risk for developing a bunion, wearing
high-heeled or poorly fitting shoes makes the problem worse.
HOW ARE BUNIONS TREATED?
If a bunion is not painful or severe, your doctor may recommend that you wear a different style of shoes. Or you may be prescribed custom-made shoe inserts (orthoses) to control incorrect foot mechanics. For painful or severe bunions, outpatient surgery may be recommended. After surgery, you’ll soon be on your way home and ready for recovery.
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WHAT ARE GANGLIONS?
A ganglion is a fluid-filled swelling of the lining of a joint or tendon. Although ganglions can form on any part of the foot, they most often appear on the ankle or top of the foot. Ganglions tend to change in size and usually grow slowly.
HOW ARE GANGLIONS TREATED?
Ganglions are often difficult to treat without surgery - but nonsurgical methods may be helpful in relieving some of your symptoms.
Nonsurgical Care
Pads placed around the ganglion can ease pressure and friction.
Fluid removal may also relieve symptoms, though ganglions may recur.
Limiting movements or activities that increase pain may bring relief.
Icing the ganglion for 15 - 20 minutes may temporarily relieve inflammation and pain.
If your inflammation is severe your podiatrist may treat your symptoms with medication.
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WHAT IS PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY?
Peripheral neuropathy is a disease that can damage nerves in the feet and prevent them from working properly. It’s most common in people with diabetes. Neuropathy can also be caused by poor nutrition, injury, and other diseases. When nerves are damaged, you
may have changes in sensation, including numbness. Not being able to sense pain makes you more likely to injure your feet without knowing it. Over time, neuropathy can lead to permanent loss of nerve function, as well as bone and joint damage.
TREATING PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
After the evaluation, your doctor will talk with you about treatment options. These may include making changes in your diet and exercise habits. Doctors may recommend other treatments for your neuropathy. These can include ointments and medications to help reduce pain and inflammation. Physical therapy, massage, and electrical nerve stimulation may also help manage pain and improve nerve function.
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WHAT IS TENDONITIS?
When you use a set of muscles too much, you’re likely to strain the tendons (soft tissues) that connect those muscles to your bones. At first, pain or swelling may come and go quickly. But if you do too much too soon, your muscles may overtire again. The strain may cause a tendon’s outer covering to swell or small fibers in a tendon to pull apart. If you keep pushing your muscles, damage to the tendons adds up and tendonitis develops. Over time, pain and swelling may limit your activities. But with your doctor’s help, tendonitis can be controlled. Both your symptoms and your risk of future problems can be reduced.
TREATING TENDONITIS
Your doctor’s first concern is to reduce your symptoms. Using ice and heat, taking medications, and limiting activity help control pain and swelling. Follow all
of your doctor’s instructions. Returning to activity too soon may cause your
symptoms to come back.
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Also visit our new website www.sanjosepodiatrist.net. For appointments call 408-358-6234 or email info@sjfeet.com.
Foot and Ankle Associates | 15100 Los Gatos Blvd, #4 | Los Gatos, CA 95032
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