What Are Bunions? – Valencia Foot & Ankle Center Also known as a hallux valgus, bunions are bony bumps that form at the base of the big toe. Bunions are a common toe disorder that affects about a third of all adults in the US. They form due to the big toe...
Ingrown Toenail – Valencia Foot & Ankle Center It’s important to take care of your toenails and keep them trim and cleaned, but sometimes when you cut your nails improperly and leave edges that can curl into the sides of the toe and cause ingrown toenails...
Lunula Cold Laster for Treatment of Fungal Nails – Valencia Foot & Ankle Center What is Cold Laser Treatment for Fungal Nails?Cold laser treatment for fungal nails involves the use of a low-level laser to target the fungal infection in the nail bed. Unlike...
Sport Related Foot & Ankle Injuries – Valencia Foot & Ankle Center There is no question that athletes’ feet and ankles are prime candidates for injuries from the repeated pounding that runners receive on paved surfaces to the side-to-side motion seen...
Diabetic Wound Care – Valencia Foot & Ankle Center Diabetes is a disease where the body cannot manufacture or properly use insulin. The body then is unable to convert sugars and starches into energy, leaving an elevated amount of blood sugar. Too much...
