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Evidence Based Foot and Ankle Information by a Board-Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon

Brought to you from the “Queen City” Charlotte, North Carolina

Double board-certified,
foot and ankle surgery

Full-time practicing
podiatric surgeon

Every guide backed by
peer-reviewed research

No fluff,
no wellness hype

19 guides, each with full references to the peer-reviewed literature, each dated and updated as the evidence changes.

Find Your Condition

Start with the problem. Every path leads to a full evidence-based guide.

Heel PainThe plantar fasciitis guide: what it is, what works, and when to get help. BunionsWhat helps, when to consider surgery, and what recovery is really like. Toenail FungusWhich treatments actually work, and which ones waste your money. Diabetes and Your FeetDaily care, screening intervals, and the warning signs that matter. Nerve PainNeuropathy myths, scams, and what actually works. Kids' FeetFlat feet in children: what parents really need to know. Ankle InjuriesSprain recovery, rehab, and keeping it from happening again. Big Toe PainBig toe arthritis: stiffness, pain, and your options.

Featured Guide

Diabetic nerve sensation check on foot

Your Complete Guide to Diabetic Foot Care: Protecting Your Feet for Life

Diabetes can silence the pain that warns you something's wrong. A five-minute daily foot check replaces that alarm. Wash, dry, and moisturize daily, trim nails straight across (or let a podiatrist do it), and never go barefoot. Any wound not improving in 24 to 48 hours needs professional eyes, and a hot, swollen foot is a same-day call.

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Most Read

The guides patients read most.

  1. 1Toenail Fungus (Onychomycosis): What Actually Works in 2026
  2. 2Plantar Fasciitis: A Podiatrist’s Guide to Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Management
  3. 3Bunions: What Helps, When to Consider Surgery, and What Recovery Is Really Like

Foot Problems That Cannot Wait

Call a podiatrist the same day, or seek urgent care, if you notice:

  • Redness that is spreading, or a red streak moving up the foot
  • A cut, blister, or sore that is not improving within 24 to 48 hours, especially if you have diabetes
  • A foot that suddenly becomes hot, swollen, or changes shape
  • Fever along with any foot wound

The full red flag lists live in the Diabetic Foot Care and Neuropathy guides.

From the Blog

Evidence-based guides to the conditions patients ask about most

Plantar fascia anatomy diagram

Heel Pain

Plantar Fasciitis: Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Management

Symptoms, risk factors, and the proven stretches, orthotics, and night-splint protocol that resolve most cases in 2 to 6 months.

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Bunion X-ray before surgical correction

Bunion

Bunions: Evidence, Options, and Minimally Invasive Lapidus

Conservative care, the best shoes and orthotics, and why minimally invasive Lapidus surgery leads to faster, easier recovery.

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Diabetic nerve sensation check on foot

Diabetic Care

Your Complete Guide to Diabetic Foot Care

Most serious diabetic foot problems are preventable. The five-minute daily check that catches trouble before it becomes an emergency.

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