by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Dec 19, 2011 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Foot Surgery, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
The term Hallux Rigidus describes a limited motion of the big toe joint. The hallux, or big toe, becomes rigid and will no longer move up and down freely. Also known as a dorsal bunion or Hallux Limitius, the condition is most commonly caused by every day wear and...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Dec 15, 2011 | ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
“Flat feet” or pes planus is a term we hear thrown around quite a bit. Many patients plop down in my podiatry chair each day and proclaim “I have flat feet”. What they are describing is a foot that has no arch and sometimes the whole bottom of the foot touches the...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Dec 13, 2011 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
Burning/tingling feet are a common complaint in a podiatry office. Patients rarely have any sense of why they are experiencing burning so I thought I would discuss, very quickly, the basic concept of burning feet because it can be caused by a myriad of problems:...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Dec 10, 2011 | Carthage, Core Values, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
Excellent medical care and friendly service will grow our practice through patient referrals. We want to provide a medical experience that surpasses expectations. Kind, courteous, on-time, educational, concerned and successful are just a few ways we want our patients...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Dec 9, 2011 | Carthage, Core Values, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
Excellent service is our goal. Medical practices are busy places! With reduced reimbursements, increased paperwork and added layers of bureaucracy it can be very difficult to maintain a professional and courteous environment. We strive to do this though building...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Dec 8, 2011 | Carthage, Core Values, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
Like all medical specialties, Podiatry is constantly changing. Dr. Sowell works hard to make sure he is up to date on his field and he employs those new techniques, treatments and medications that make sense for his practice and patients. Dr. Sowell has been the...
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