Caring for Your Feet

A Littleton, Colorado foot and ankle surgeon has a recommendation for surviving the holidays: Watch what you eat and drink. Changes in diet, including overindulging in certain foods and beverages, can cause gout attacks this time of year, says Keith Naftulin, DPM. Naftulin is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) [...]

Old ankle sprains come back to haunt Baby Boomers A Littleton foot and ankle surgeon has a message for Baby Boomers getting back into fitness and sports: Get your ankles checked for chronic instability caused by injuries that might not have healed properly years ago. Keith Naftulin, DPM, FACFAS, says many Boomers who have suffered ankle [...]

Enjoy Pregnancy without Foot Pain Physician offers mothers-to-be remedies for aching feet “Oh my aching feet” is a phrase you hear often from pregnant women. But, are sore feet a symptom they just must deal with during pregnancy? According to Littleton, Colorado foot and ankle surgeon Keith Naftulin, DPM the answer is “no.” There are many [...]

Sunscreen on Your Feet? Doctor urges sunscreen use and exams to prevent skin cancer on feet When at the pool or lake we all lather up with sunscreen to protect our skin from the harmful rays of the sun. But do we remember to apply sunscreen to our feet? Many don’t realize skin cancer can occur [...]

Golfers: Don't be handicapped with foot pain As millions of avid golfers get ready for another season of pars and bogeys, they should be aware of potentially serious foot problems that can result from years of playing the game. Although golf is not considered a rigorous sport, the physical act of repeatedly swinging a golf club [...]

Power Mowers Pose Danger to Feet Thousands of Foot Injuries Can be Prevented Each Year Lawn care season is back and Littleton foot and ankle surgeons, Dr. Keith Naftulin caution homeowners to protect their feet and the feet of those around them when using rotary-blade lawnmowers. Each year, some 25,000 Americans sustain injuries from power mowers, [...]

New procedures, techniques speeding patients' recoveries Many Achilles tendon surgery patients in Denver are getting back on their feet faster, thanks to new procedures and techniques. Dr. Keith Naftulin, DPM, foot and ankle surgeon with offices in Littleton, Colorado, say the introduction of tissue graft products, bone anchors, radiofrequency treatments and new arthroscopic procedures provide patients [...]

High heeled winter boots dangerous on ice and snow A stylish low-heeled winter boot is a lot more fashionable than a cast and crutches This winter’s fashionable high-heeled boots put women at risk for slips, falls, and injuries on ice and snow, warns Denver area foot and ankle surgeons Dr. Keith Naftulin. These popular boots typically [...]

For many, winter is fall season Icy conditions cause falls and broken ankles With the hectic pace of life, serious injuries from ice-related falls inevitably occur. Littleton foot and ankle surgeons Dr. Keith Naftulin says falls on icy surfaces are a major cause of ankle sprains and fractures, and it’s critical to seek prompt treatment to [...]

Check Pain Management Off Your List of Foot Surgery Worries Foot and ankle surgeons share reassuring insight on managing pain after surgery With any surgery comes reasonable concerns. Depending on the person, your mind could start racing anywhere from the seriousness of your condition, to the procedure itself, to out-of-pocket costs or the required downtime. However, [...]