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Clear articles about foot and ankle problems, symptoms, testing, and what an evaluation may include. This information is educational and cannot tell you what diagnosis you have or what treatment you need.
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Read general information about symptoms, evaluations, and testing. Articles do not replace an individual medical examination.
What to Expect From an In-Office Digital X-Ray
Digital X-rays can help evaluate bones and alignment when imaging is appropriate. Learn what the visit may involve.
Diabetes and Foot Health: Why Regular Evaluation Matters
Diabetes can affect sensation, circulation, skin and wound healing in the feet. Learn why regular professional evaluation matters.
Foot or Ankle Injury: When an Evaluation May Help
Pain, swelling or bruising after an injury can have different causes. Learn what a foot and ankle evaluation may include.
What Happens During a Foot and Ankle Examination?
A foot and ankle examination helps the doctor understand where a concern is coming from and whether testing may be useful.
Understanding Smart-LEDA+ and ABI Testing
Smart-LEDA+ can provide circulation and nerve-function measurements. Learn what the testing measures and when results are shared.
Ingrown Toenails: When an Evaluation Can Help
An ingrown toenail can cause pain and irritation along the nail edge. Learn what an evaluation may include.
Heel Pain: Why an Evaluation Can Help
Heel pain can have more than one cause. Learn what people commonly notice and how an examination can help the doctor determine the cause.
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Have a foot or ankle concern?
These articles are educational. If something is concerning you, the doctor can examine the problem during an evaluation, explain what she finds, and discuss what may come next.