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What Are Flat Feet? Flat Feet are feet in which the foot arch has either never properly developed, or has fallen over time. Many infants and children have flat feet because their foot arch – which is formed by tendons and ligaments in your foot and lower leg – has yet to develop. Some children outgrow their Flat Feet as they age; others don’t. And...
What is Hammer Toe? Many Frisco area patients come to Dr. Verville because they have a Hammer Toe. Hammer Toe is a painful toe deformity that causes the toes to bend or curl downwards, rather than point forwards, due to the second joint of the toe becoming dislocated. Hammer Toe most frequently occurs on the second, third, fourth or fifth toes. Other symptoms of Hammer...
There are 30 million Diabetics in the United States, and more than 1 million new patients are diagnosed every year. Chances are if you are in the Frisco area, you know somebody affected by Diabetes. And while most people associate Diabetes with high blood sugar, medication and insulin injections, the disease can also cause serious problems with your feet. In fact, every year 65,000 lower...
After foot surgery, you’ll have a walking boot on your foot that will make even the simplest everyday activities a challenge. The boot will keep your foot in the right position as the bones and muscles knit together. One challenge that many of my Plano patients face after surgery is how to shower. Well, more like how to shower without getting their boot wet and...
Foot injuries are a normal part of life. Even those of us who don’t work out or play sports can take one wrong step off the curb and sprain our ankles or fracture our feet. What most Frisco patients want to know is the most common foot problems that need treatment from a podiatrist. While all injuries can technically turn into bigger problems without the...
Your feet take on a lot of wear and tear each day, especially if you’re an athlete or have a job requiring you to stand up for long stretches of time. This wear and tear can manifest in different ways, including developing blisters (a fluid that forms between the upper and lower layers of skin). Blisters can be good, as they are your body’s natural...
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled lump that grows near joints and crops up without warning and no direct cause. The current theory is that they are related to joint or tendon irritation or mechanical changes, but do not typically cause pain. Plano patients should visit a podiatrist once they notice a ganglion cyst growing in size or causing pain or discomfort. What Is a...
Still deemed as a physical impairment for military service, flat feet, or fallen arches, is a condition where the arches of your feet are flatter than usual. These arches do not exist when we are infants, but develop when we begin walking. Frisco patients with flat feet either did not develop arches during childhood or have flattened their arches through normal wear and tear. Symptoms of...
Both blisters and calluses signal your body is on the defensive from foot trauma. A blister is fluid-filled skin that often causes pain, while a callus is painless hardened skin. The cause of these injuries can be as simple as breaking in a new pair of shoes or the result of running several miles a day. Dr. Verville is a skilled foot doctor who helps...
