by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | May 13, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, shoes, Sports Medicine
A limb length discrepancy is a condition in which one leg is longer than the other. Some people have this condition and are completely unaware of it, while others experience a great deal of pain and discomfort. This condition can alter the way you walk, can affect...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | May 10, 2010 | Carthage, Diabetes, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches
Neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves in the body. Each nerve has a special covering and when that covering is damaged, the nerve doesn’t function normally. A “tingling” sensation or a feeling of “pins and needles” may be a warning sign to the patient...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | May 6, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Nails, Podiatry, Skin
A corn is a hardening of the skin that is formed as a result of persistent pressure or friction. The skin becomes hardened to protect all of the delicate structures beneath the surface. I’m not sure I want a corn named after me, but it appears Dr. Lister did. ...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | May 3, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, shoes
In-toe gait is a very common problem among children and even adults. Fortunately, most in-toeing that is seen in children is a growth and developmental condition and will correct itself without medical or surgical intervention. Not all bony foot structures are...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Apr 28, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
A high arched foot is one where there is a marked elevation of the longitudinal arch both on and off weight bearing. This type of foot by itself is usually not a problem but tends to cause other difficulties, which frequently require treatment. For instance, the...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Apr 26, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
A haglund’s bump is an enlargement or lump of bone, which forms on the back of the heel. This can become a very painful condition due to unavoidable shoe pressure and accessibility to injury. It is not uncommon that this condition also involves Achilles tendon...
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