Da Vinci Foot and Ankle is proud to offer diabetic foot care services to our patients. Diabetes can cause a plethora of damage to the body including nerve damage. This damage can cause patients to lose feeling in their feet, making it difficult for them to notice small sores or injuries incurred during the day. […]
Does anyone deem November their “favorite month of the year”? While we love summers by the lake and winters near the fireplace, there’s just no better time to scream out how thankful we are for each of our wonderful patients than the month of thankfulness. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU (could you hear us screaming […]
With it being Halloween week, there are many scary costumes out and about that might give you the creeps. But is there anything really scarier than Halloween-ish toenails?! We’re talking about damaged, discolored and flaky nail beds that won’t seem to grow back or get better no matter what you do. While Halloween is the […]
Is there anything worse than going about a wonderful day and then suddenly, BAM, you run right into the side of your couch or bed frame stubbing your toe. The pain is like lightning bolts running up and down your body. You scream and grab your foot and if it weren’t for the fact that […]
Halloween, Thanksgiving and December Holidays are ON THEIR WAY! For many of us this means dancing the night away at festive parties, cooking for long hours, family reunions and hectic shopping expeditions. With all these activities our feet often take a beating. Here are our top tips for taking care of your feet during the upcoming […]
With Halloween approaching soon we are sure to see some scary things, but ghosts and goblins don’t compare to the fright of contracting a toenail fungus! EEK! Toenail fungus can be extremely difficult to eradicate and can cause a great deal of pain. Not to mention, its unsightly appearance causing those who have it to […]
There are an array of factors that can contribute to big toe pain and sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish between hallux rigidus – a disorder of the joint that is located at the base of the big toe or a bunion – a bony bump that forms on the joint where your big toe […]
You’ve just been given the news that you need surgery and while on the one hand you’ve been given hope that your ailment has a solution, on the other hand preparing for surgery and recovery can be quite stressful. We’ve compiled a list of our top 5 things to remember to do while planning for […]
There are 4-5 million sweat glands on the human body. Over 250,000 of those can be found on your feet. If there’s one thing we can count on it’s that foot sweat produces stink and when it comes to the cooler Fall weather, you can’t hide behind flip-flops and open toed shoes to air the stink out. Why […]
Most people instinctively know when it’s time to go to their family Doctor or bring their child to one. Whether it be a high fever or abnormal aches and pains, we are all quick to recognize when it’s time to make an appointment. However, fewer people are aware of the signs that suggest they would benefit […]
