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. This can lead to […]
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 this can be as embarrassing and offensive as public flatulence. Why Do Stinky Feet Smell Like Cheese? Disclaimer: some of you might not want […]
Ankle sprains can be extremely painful and usually happen totally unexpectedly. It could be as simple as missing a step or tripping over a curb while staring at your phone. A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in a way that causes the ligaments around it […]
Toenail fungus is no joke. Apart from being unsightly and embarrassing it can also cause pain and discomfort over time. At Da Vinci Foot and Ankle we offer Laser Treatment For Nail Fungus with the most powerful laser that the FDA has cleared for it. The GenesisPlus is a new laser created for the safe and […]
Whether it’s sandal season or boot season, bunions are painful and unsightly. Sometimes they can form so slowly that one day you’ll just look down and you’ve got a huge protrusion from the side of your foot! Some people suffer for years before seeking professional treatment for their bunions. Da Vinci Foot and Ankle specializes in […]
TAILOR’S BUNION Tailor’s Bunion, also called a bunionette, is an enlargement of the fifth metatarsal bone at the base of the little toe. Why is it called a tailor’s bunion? Centuries ago, tailors sat cross-legged all day with the outside edge of their feet rubbing on the ground which caused a painful bump to form at […]
Do you or someone you know suffer from painful bunions? While they’re a quite common foot deformity, people unnecessarily suffer with pain for years before seeking treatment. Da Vinci Foot and Ankle specializes in both conservative treatments and bunion surgical options to effectively correct and eliminate painful bunions. Do You Have a Bunion? Bunions can form in individuals […]
While some consider scars something to be proud of (like a battle wound), for others, scars are unpleasant reminders of trauma or accidents that were out of their control. Scars can be unsightly and embarrassing at times and until recently there haven’t been many effective methods to get rid of them for good. Da Vinci […]
About Us At Da Vinci Foot and Ankle, Dr. Christopher Menke and Dr. Allison Menke (brother and sister) started with a vision that medical practices need to get back to being truly patient care driven. Their mission is to establish tailored treatment options for patients with foot and ankle ailments. Not every patient is the […]
Our big toes are a surprisingly sensitive part of our bodies. Even the tiniest problem can cause us terrible pain. In this blog, we’re going to give an overview of some of the most common causes of big toe pain and their solutions. 5 Big Toe Bummers Ingrown Toenails An ingrown toenail happens when the […]
