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Is It a Sprain or a Fracture?

At our office, we see this confusion daily. While only a high-quality X-ray can give a 100% definitive answer, there are specific warning signs that can help you distinguish a soft-tissue sprain from a bone fracture before you even get to the doctor. In this blog, Cypress Foot & Ankle Center will explain those signs…and what you should do if you spot them!

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Leg Pain When Walking? It Could Be PAD. Here’s How We Test for It.

Do you experience painful cramping in your legs when you walk, climb stairs, or exercise? It’s easy to dismiss it as a sign of aging or being out of shape, but doing so is dangerous: that cramping can be a warning sign of a serious, underlying circulatory condition called Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

Growing Feet, Unique Needs: A Parent’s Guide to Pediatric Foot Health

Growing Feet, Unique Needs: A Parent’s Guide to Pediatric Foot Health

From their first steps to their first time on the sports field, a child’s feet are constantly growing and changing. But how can you tell when a change isn’t of the ordinary variety? At Cypress Foot & Ankle, we know that a healthy foundation is key for a lifetime of activity. Read on to learn…

Bunion Basics

Bunion Basics

Bunions are common foot deformities, but despite their ubiquitous nature, there’s a lot that folks don’t know about them. Are bunions really caused by high heels? Are they genetic? Can they be fixed? At Cypress Foot & Ankle Center, we help patients understand this condition and find effective ways to manage it as well. The…

Getting Rid of Plantar Warts (For Good!)

Getting Rid of Plantar Warts (For Good!)

Feel like you’re constantly walking on a pebble? Those stubborn, often painful bumps on the bottom of your feet are likely plantar warts. Caused by a common virus (HPV), these warts can be notoriously difficult to treat, especially with over-the-counter remedies. At Cypress Foot & Ankle Center, we understand the frustration of recurring warts, and…