by Twin Cities Foot & Ankle Clinic | Sep 19, 2023 | Treatments
An estimated 6.1 million men and 2.2 million women in the United States have gout: a complex form of arthritis with symptoms that include swelling, redness, tenderness, intense pain, and limited range of motion in one or more joints. Gout symptoms most frequently...
by Twin Cities Foot & Ankle Clinic | May 15, 2023 | Treatments
The United States is home to more than 300,000 municipal pools, 40,000 hotel pools, 40,000 health clubs and 1,000 waterparks. Those are all good things – and you deserve to enjoy them without risking the health of your feet. Just like some diseases spread via airborne...
by Twin Cities Foot & Ankle Clinic | Apr 25, 2023 | Foot Care, Shoes, Treatments
It is almost summer – the most socially acceptable season to show off your pedicure! Summer is sandal weather even for those who let their toenails go au naturel, of course. Everyone loves the feel of the fresh summer breeze as it gently skims across their toes....
by Twin Cities Foot & Ankle Clinic | Mar 21, 2023 | Foot Care, Treatments
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...
by Twin Cities Foot & Ankle Clinic | Jun 21, 2022 | Treatments
“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...
by Twin Cities Foot & Ankle Clinic | Oct 22, 2021 | Podiatrist, Treatments
Because a podiatrist’s field of medicine is so broad, it is easy to lose sight of when you should actually visit one. Many people suffering from foot or ankle injuries seek care from an orthopedist when a podiatrist could have treated them sooner. Others mistake...