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Are you over 65 years old? Have you fallen in the past year? Do you have neuropathy? Do you have ankle instability or weakness? What about dizziness, history of stroke? Did you know that 3/10 seniors will fall this year? Or, that 50% of Seniors that fall will have another fall next year? Or, that …

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Chronic pain of the foot and ankle can be debilitating. It causes us depression and lack of activity and it makes it so we don’t even enjoy life at times. Chronic pain can be from injuries, arthritis, neuropathy and many other things. Pain meds can help but no one ever wants to take narcotics on …

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After Surgery Before Surgery Do you have a bunion? Have you heard the horror stories about getting a bunion fixed? Dr. Haynes has spent many long hours training from some of the best minimally invasive surgeons in the country. These techniques specialize in small keyhole incisions that typically don’t require any sutures. Dr. Haynes removes …

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Hammertoes can be very painful and cause a lot of unnecessary problem when walking and in shoes. Hammertoes are when the ball of the foot joint or the metatarsal phalangeal joint become hyperextended. The next joint, which is the large bump you see on the top of the toe, the proximal interphalangeal joint become hyperflexed, …

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Surgery of the bunion can be complex. While it may seem that a quick shave of bone would do the trick, it is much more complicated than that. Surgery has evolved a lot, especially in the past 5-10 years regarding bunion surgery. The shave has never really worked as it doesn’t address the underlying deformity, …

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Do you hide your feet because of your bunions? Listen, your feet shouldn’t be a deal-breaker. No guy ever has said, “Leave your socks on”. Do I have a bunion? Bunions or Hallux Valgus is a very common foot problem. It’s a common misconception that your shoes cause bunions. Actually, it’s more due to your …

This Isn’t your Grandmas bunion! Read More »