Here are some of our recent articles to look for.

http://texashealthmoms.blogspot.com/2010/10/shoes-make-outfit.html
A summary of some tips for Halloween.

http://www.podiatrym.com/pmnewsissues.cfm?pubdate=10/14/2010
Podiatry Management Online offers a nice summary of my article about heel pain, Women's feet, and the role shoes play.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/healthyliving2/stories/DN-nh_womenshealthshoes_1005gd.ART.State.Edition1.3356345.html
My full article in the Dallas Morning News

Also look for our ads in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Northwest Newspaper, White Settlement Newspaper, River Oaks Newspaper, and the Benbrook Newspaper.

Got A Callus And Not Sure What Is Causing It???

Here are some examples and a little about what causes them.  These are from our Callus Identifier.

Send us a picture if you have a callus you are curious about.

Big Toe Kick Stand:

This type usually forms along the inside of the big toe and is caused by a spur that forms on the bone of the toe.  It can also be caused by how you walk, especially if you have more of an out-toed stance or flat feet.

Ever Wonder, How Do I Get Rid of This Callus?

Calluses are sometimes painful and usually not considered attractive.  They are fairly common on the feet and can be difficult to remove. 

Patients often ask me about the best ways to get rid of calluses.  Traditionally they have be treated with topical acid solutions, trimming or scrapping, and different types of pads placed around the callus. We will use all of these techniques but also like to add several newer and more advanced options. 

#1 is Gormel Cream - this lotion not only moisturizes but actually has a chemical in it that softens and eats away at a callus.  This medication is applied topically and does its work while you go about your business.

#2 is a Metatarsal Pad - this small and simple pad is placed under the foot and used to remove pressure from the forefoot area.  It is comfortable and allows you to walk and stand with less pain while also helping to get rid of calluses.

#3 is the Crest Pad - like the metatarsal pad this is used to take pressure off the calluses that form around the tips of the toes.

#4 is the Sandalista by Aetrex - this line of fashionable sandals can be customized to help reduce the pain and to help heal calluses on the bottom of the feet.  We offer the full line of these unique and very effective sandals at our offices.

Come see us at either of our offices -

Advanced Foot And Ankle Associates

Dr. Russell Pendleton, DPM

3914 Telephone Rd.

Lake Worth, TX

76179

833 Towne Ct

Saginaw, TX

76179

817-400-2004

Foot Pain Solutions

Here is a great article about the benefits of foot orthotics.  At our office we are able to make an inpression of your foot and send it to a lab where they create a custom insert with just the right prescription to fix one or more foot problems.  One way to think of foot orthotics is like glasses which are made specifically for your needs and worn everyday to help you stay active and healthy.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130573069


Call us today at 817-400-2004 if you think you might need orthotics.

The Foot News For October!

Contact:                                                                                              

Dr Pendleton, DPM

817-400-2004

Fort Worth / North Texas women's feet hurt more in autumn

            Lake Worth, Tx October 1^st; Autumn is a painful time of year for many Tarrant County women.

            As they transition from open-toed sandals to closed-in boots and shoes, foot and ankle surgeon Russell Pendleton, DPM, AACFAS, says he notices more women seeking relief for painful bunions.  Dr. Pendleton has offices in Lake Worth and Saginaw.  He says this trend plays out in the examining rooms of many foot and ankle surgeons every autumn.

            "Some of my female bunion patients are in agony," says Dr. Pendleton. "They describe a constant, throbbing pain, even when they take their shoes off."

While the changing weather brings more bunion patients into his office, Dr. Pendleton says some women inquire about surgery in the fall because they're less busy than in summer months. Many are also closer to meeting their insurance deductibles.

He emphasizes that surgery is a last-resort treatment for women with painful bunions.

"For many women, simple changes like wearing shoes with wider toe boxes can significantly reduce bunion pain," he says. "Custom shoe inserts, gel- or foam-filled padding and anti-inflammatory medications may also provide pain relief."

When the pain of a bunion interferes with a woman's daily activities, it's time to discuss surgical options, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

For more information see our web site at http://www.advancedfootdoc.com/