It is common for a child’s foot to grow a size or two within six months With kids back in school after a summer of bare feet and sandals, parents are shopping for shoes for feet that seem to have grown longer in just a few months. To help busy parents with shoe choices, doctors at [...]
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Going barefoot? Beware...! Tips for a safer barefoot summer in Denver Littleton, Colorado, June 16, 2018 Parents and families can prevent cuts, puncture wounds and other injuries from going barefoot by following some simple recommendations from foot and ankle surgeons, Dr. Keith Naftulin. "Shoes are the best way to protect your family's feet from injuries," says [...]
Study Links Flat Feet to Painful Foot Maladies Littleton, Colorado, June 29, 2018 Treatment and prevention of adult flatfoot can reduce the incidence of additional foot problems such as bunions, hammertoes, arthritis and calluses, and improve a person’s overall health, according to research published in an issue of the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. Overweight [...]
You don’t have to be an accomplished athlete to suffer Achilles tendon injuries. They can happen from household tasks like climbing a ladder. A Denver foot and ankle surgeon says Achilles tendon weakness is common in adults. But seeking treatment when symptoms occur can prevent more serious injury. “Achilles tendonitis is common for anyone whose work [...]
Regenerative Medicine at Medical and Surgical Foot and Ankle Care, PC Our goal at Medical and Surgical Foot and Ankle Care is to return our patients to their desired level of activity as quickly and effectively as possible. New advancements and therapy techniques are constantly being explored in today’s medical environment to find the best possible [...]
Don’t let foot injuries keep you from your fitness resolutions Littleton, Colorado -- In the New Year, don’t forget to keep your feet in tip-top shape while following through with your resolutions to get fit. Littleton, Colorado foot and ankle surgeon Keith Naftulin, DPM, FACFAS offers tips for foot safety while at the gym. Start new [...]
Fungal infection in and around the toenail is a very common condition. It may not always be painful, but it is a unpleasant to look at. Men are usually more prone to fungal infections than women. As you get older, chances of contracting the condition increase as well. This condition is not fatal. For hygiene and [...]
An ingrown nail is a common condition that affects the nail. The scientific name is unguis incarnates, it is a disorder whereby the edges of the nail transforms into soft tissue. Instead of the nail growing over the skin, it grows into it instead. This disorder can produce undesirable symptoms such as pain, discomfort, and swelling. [...]
Keeping fit has become one of the hottest trends in our modern society. These days you wake up during the wee hours of the morning and you will find people doing their daily morning workouts. These exercises usually include jogging, walking or running. Running is a great way to get into shape. It is an overall [...]
Unlike every other part of the human body, our feet are known to be more prone to overuse. This is why we should take proper care of our feet. Common foot injuries affect people from all walks of life. Athletes put high levels of stress on their feet. Most common foot injuries are accidental in nature, [...]
Everyone knows the complications and lethality of heart complications. Some people who are diagnosed with heart disease are usually not aware that they are critically ill until they actually go for screening. A patient might not show any symptoms of vascular disease but may have it without even knowing it. Early treatment is always better than [...]
