Our Foot & Ankle Care Blog
Swift Wart Removal at Twin Cities Foot & Ankle Clinic
Do you have warts? Then you aren't alone. Warts affect approximately one out of 10 people. For children and teenagers, that rate is much higher at 33%. Although warts are quite common, you no doubt want the small, coarse excrescences on your hands, feet, knees or...
7 Warning Signs of Frostbite
Frostbite is quite common. We cannot estimate how many cases of frostbite there are annually because it frequently doesn't cause lasting soft tissue damage or merit medical attention. But severe cases of frostbite are quite serious. If it is allowed to continue...
Guide to Ice Cleats
If you have ever seen a photo of an ice climber, you no doubt noticed their ice cleats: long, aggressive steel teeth extending from the soles of their boots that help them gain traction against slippery vertical surfaces. You probably think two things upon seeing ice...
Twin Cities Foot & Ankle Clinic Thanks Superfeet for Their Support
"I've been in practice for 30 years," said Dr. Judith Sperling, co-owner of Twin Cities Foot & Ankle Clinic. "Podiatry has always been very good to me. After a while I felt the urge to start giving back, which is why I joined St. Mary’s Health Clinics. The...
How to Pick the Best Boots for Winter
According to the CDC, unintentional falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries treated in hospital emergency departments. Unintentional injuries are also the leading cause of death for people between the ages of one and 44. Slipping on ice and snow is not the...
How to Fit Children’s Shoes
It has finally happened – the kids are going back to school. You're no doubt heartbroken that you can once again enjoy a quiet moment alone to yourself, but you have to take care of the back-to-school shopping before you readjust to life without quite so much...
Reasons Why Toenails Can Become Thick or Discolored
Do you feel self-conscious about your toenails? You are not alone. Many ordinary conditions can cause thickening or discoloration of the nails – several of which are treatable with podiatric foot care. Here are the most common reasons why you may have noticed a recent...
The Lapiplasty Procedure Is Now Available at Twin Cities Foot & Ankle Clinic
A bunion is not just an unsightly bump near the base of the big toe. The swelling and soreness caused by the condition can make normal movement uncomfortable. If left untreated long enough, a bunion may also eventually cause arthritis and chronic pain. Traditional...
Signs That You Could Have Melanoma on Your Foot
"Money can't buy life." – Bob Marley It is always a tragedy when a preventable illness robs the world of one of its greatest talents. No greater example comes to mind than Bob Marley. The reggae pioneer was diagnosed with acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) beneath his...
How to Pick the Best Sandals for Summer
Your poor feet have been mummified by thick, heavy winter boots for quite long enough. Now that the Midwest is heating up, it's finally time to reintroduce your feet to the great outdoors with a nice pair of sandals! But take care – choosing the wrong sandals could...
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