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Halloween is filled with fun costumes, sweet treats, and spooky adventures, but all that excitement can also lead to unexpected foot and ankle injuries.  Whether you’re taking the kids from house to house or dressing up for a neighborhood party, your feet need to stay protected so you can end...

If you find yourself wincing with every step, especially those first few strides in the morning, you might be dealing with more than just tired feet.  Our team at Florida Foot and Ankle Associates, led by board-certified podiatrist Pritesh Patel, DPM, understands that one of the most common culprits of...

If you’ve noticed a bony bump on the side of your big toe and a bent second or third toe, you might be dealing with both a bunion and a hammertoe. These two common foot problems often show up at the same time, which isn’t a coincidence.  While they’re separate...

If you've suddenly developed intense pain in your big toe, especially in the middle of the night, you might be dealing with more than just a stubbed toe or a minor sprain. It could be gout, a type of inflammatory arthritis that often targets the big toe first.  Our board-certified...

Managing diabetes involves more than simply keeping track of your blood sugar levels. It involves taking care of your entire body — especially your feet.  If you’re living with diabetes, your foot health is critical. That’s why having a board-certified podiatrist like Pritesh Patel, DPM, at Florida Foot and Ankle...

Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) can sneak up on you. Maybe it starts with a little stiffness in the morning or a twinge of pain after a long day on your feet.  No one understands better than Pritesh Patel, DPM, at Florida Foot and Ankle Associates in Boca Raton, Florida. Over time,...

If you’re an athlete or an active person, you know how hard you push your body while training and conditioning. Though proper technique is necessary for injury prevention, don’t overlook foot health. Here at Florida Foot and Ankle Associates in Boca Raton, Florida, Pritesh Patel, DPM, is a sports medicine...

Bunions are common, especially among women, and most of the time, you can adequately treat a bunion at home. However, if your bunion is causing constant pain, your efforts aren’t working, or you’re experiencing numbness in your foot, it’s time to seek medical care.  Dr. Pritesh Patel and his team...