We have no doubt that some of our patients find us online by searching for a 'foot doctor near me'. 'Near me' searches are pretty common nowadays. Running a quick search is a fast and easy way to locate a foot and ankle doctor in the Louisville, Kentucky area. Our question for you is this: [...]
Nearly one-fourth of all the bones in your body are in your feet. A broken (fractured) bone in your forefoot or in one of your toes is often painful, but rarely disabling. Most of the time, these injuries heal without operative treatment. There are two types of foot fractures: stress fractures and general bone fractures. [...]
Ankle doctors, known more formally as podiatrists or orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons, are medical specialists who focus on issues having to do with the feet and ankles. Podiatry is our specialist here at Commonwealth Foot and Ankle. If you are in the Louisville area and having any issues with your feet or ankles, [...]
Smelly feet generally can be controlled with a few preventive measures: Always wear socks with closed shoes. Avoid wearing nylon socks or plastic shoes. Instead, wear shoes made of leather, canvas, mesh or other materials that let your feet breathe. Bathe your feet daily in lukewarm water, using a mild soap. Dry thoroughly. Change your [...]
If you suffer from chronically cold hands and feet, the winter weather may not be your only concern. Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) is a common, benign vascular disorder characterized by episodes of constriction of very small arteries in the toes and fingers, usually in response to cold temperatures or stress. Symptoms in the fingers and toes [...]
Understanding the basic construction of shoes will help you make more informed decisions and select shoes that fit your foot and needs. Shoes are made up of five major components: The toe box is the tip of the shoe that provides space for the toes. Toe boxes are generally rounded, pointed, or squared and will [...]
