By Dr Alexandra Buk Summer is often the time we hear more about skin cancer. We are told by our doctors to avoid the sun if possible and always wear sunscreen when we are in the sun. But many people never think about their feet when they take preventative action, even though malignant melanoma (a [...]

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By Dr Alexandra Buk Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy yourself. However, increased activity can often lead to problems with our feet and ankles, particularly ankle sprains. Many emergency rooms across the country see increases in sprained ankles during the summer months. Most of us have twisted and ankle at some [...]

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By Dr Alexandra Buk Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a major crippling disorder and probably the most serious form of arthritis. It is a disease in which certain cells of the immune system malfunction and attack healthy joints. RA causes inflammation in the lining (synovium) of joints, most often the joints of the hands and feet. [...]

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By Dr Alexandra Buk The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body, and it is located in one of the most overused and under-appreciated body parts – the foot. Because the foot is subjected to great amounts of stress every day (while walking the pressure on each foot can be twice normal body [...]

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* A NEW PROCEDURE FOR TREATING HEEL PAIN * Radiofrequency Therapy is a new podiatry procedure for treating chronic heel pain, available through the Arkansas Foot & Ankle Clinic. You may be a candidate if you suffer from: Heel spurs Plantar fasciitis Nerve entrapment Minimal results from cortisone injections This effective new treatment is available [...]

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A question frequently asked of doctors of podiatric medicine is whether it is wise to venture out without shoes or socks during the warm weather months. The answer, as you probably suspect, is “no” despite the fact that running barefoot in the park does sound like great fun. Common sense says that going barefoot increases [...]

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Hot weather! It lasts longer than we think-even through September and October in most parts of Arkansas. You can’t keep your feet covered in the sand or in shoes all summer long, so take a few minutes to read about your feet and how to keep them healthy in the heat. The skin on the [...]

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Here are a few tips on finding and fitting those hot weather sandals: Shop for your sandals at midday or towards evening. Feet tend to swell during the day, so it makes sense to fit new footwear when your feet are at their largest. Don’t just put on one shoe when testing. Put them both [...]

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As warm weather approaches, people with toenail fungus (onychomycosis) may want to run for cover. This problem tends to affect people over the age of 40, and causes thickening and discoloration of the nails. Sometimes the nails even crumble. Onychomycosis isn’t usually serious, but it can be if the sufferer is diabetic or has a [...]

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Like many recurring conditions, corns are often ignored as a “skin problem.” But left untreated, corns can progress to a painful and chronic condition. A corn is a circular area of thick skin caused by friction on non-weight bearing areas of the foot. The lesions most commonly form over enlarged joints on the toes, particularly [...]

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Ulcers are sores that occur when pressure cuts off the blood supply to the skin. They form in areas of increased force and friction. The stress of body weight, the impact of walking, bony deformity and poorly fitting shoes place the ball of the foot, the heel and the big toe at great risk. Health [...]

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Long hours of holiday shopping, standing in line at the post office and rushing to and from parties can be as tough on your feet as it is on the rest of you. Make the holidays a lot gentler on your feet by following these health care tips: Wear shoes that are comfortable, cushioned and [...]

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Sun tanning is a national pastime but statistics reveal the damaging effect: in the past 50 years, the incidence of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, has risen nearly 800%! Basal cell carcinoma is the most frequently occurring form of skin cancer. It is most common in people with fair complexions and those [...]

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