As temperatures rise, one common problem many face is swollen feet and ankles. Swelling is usually caused by an accumulation of fluid: this is sometimes referred to by your Podiatrist as oedema. Typically, you develop oedema as fluid leaks from tiny blood vessels called capillaries into the surrounding tissue. When this occurs, your feet and […]
We are just days before Summer 2021 is here and things are looking so much brighter this year. We all remember last summer during the pinnacle of COVID-19 where beaches and lakes were closed, and most summer activities were shut down. Well now, our beautiful public spaces are opening back up and our feet are […]
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 […]
SPRING BREAK HAZARDS & DA VINCI TIPS Blisters, Swelling and Foot Pain, Oh My! Spring Break is soon approaching us here in Georgia and we are all too eager to give you tips to help you avoid the most common spring break foot hazards before you celebrate! There’s nothing worse than coming back from break […]
… THEY HAPPEN BY APPOINTMENT! Toenail fungus has the potential to really put a damper on your summer vacation. 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 Toenail Fungus with the most powerful laser that the FDA has cleared […]
You’ve just had your final consultation with your Podiatrist and the recommendation? Surgery! It’s never the most pleasant thing to hear that surgery is your only/best option, however; surgery means that there is hope for a solution to your problem. Surgery can be intimidating and surgery during a pandemic can make things even more stressful. […]
We’ve all heard that “hindsight is 2020”. For most of us, we can look back over our week, our year and our lives and the things that were once blurry somehow become perfectly clear and obvious. You might find yourself asking questions like, “Why did I do that?” and “Why didn’t I address this?” and […]
Have you ever thought about the children who will be in history class 50 years from now learning about the year 2020? Pandemic, grief, loss, masks, division, social distancing, no toilet paper and one of the craziest elections to date. For many, 2020 has been one of the most challenging years of their lives. Even […]
For many of us, this year’s Thanksgiving day may look a little different. With traveling on an ‘as needed’ basis and many families avoiding large gatherings, you may find yourself in a world of overindulgence to make up for missing your loved ones! We encourage you to enjoy ALL the food you want this Thanksgiving, […]
What is Achilles Tendonitis? Achilles tendonitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon which is the band of tissue that is found in the back of your foot connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. Achilles tendonitis most commonly occurs in runners who have suddenly increased the intensity of their run or in […]
