Our Foot & Ankle Care Blog

There are very few things more devastating than being told that you need to amputate your foot to save your life. To call amputation a “life-altering” event wouldn’t do it justice. For most people it not only means a…

Heel pain can become chronic and debilitating if not cared for properly. The experts at Waco Foot & Ankle / Heart of Texas Heel Pain Center utilize the latest advancements in medicine to offer nonsurgical treatments to resolve your pain and suffering to get you back to the life you love.

Competitive youth sports often require many athletes to transition from winter activities to spring activities without considering the increased risk of incurring a foot or ankle injury. Moving from indoor to outdoor playing surfaces with varying impact can stress a young athlete’s feet and ankles.

Sever’s Disease is a very common inflammatory condition that typically affects children between the ages of 8 to 14 years old. During those years children are often going through many changes including rapid increases in bone growth (growth spurts).

Have you ever wondered what a podiatrist or foot and ankle surgeon is? In a nutshell, a podiatrist is physician who has extensive training in and dedicated their practice to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that involve the foot, heel and ankle. Here is some helpful information about our specialty.