Your podiatrist

As the disease progresses, symptoms often spread to the wrists, knees, ankles, elbows, hips and shoulders. In most cases, symptoms occur in the same joints on both sides…

Do climbers get ingrown toenails? Rock climbing shoes are designed to fit snugly, which is where the problem arises. When you place your foot into a shoe that…

How long does a lumbar puncture take? A lumbar puncture takes around 30 to 45 minutes, but you’ll need to stay lying down at the hospital for at…

A local anesthetic is injected into your lower back to numb the puncture site before the needle is inserted. The local anesthetic will sting briefly as it’s injected….

The Patient Access Network Foundation offers financial support to individuals with RA, covered by Medicare, who need help paying for out-of-pocket costs related to ten FDA-approved disease-modifying therapies….

Moist heat, such as hot baths, can aid in the heat’s penetration into the muscles and may provide better pain relief. A health care provider may recommend dry…

Most cases of osteomyelitis are caused by staphylococcus bacteria, types of germs commonly found on the skin or in the nose of even healthy individuals. Germs can enter…

Meninges are membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord. There are three layers of meninges: Dura mater, which is closest to the bone. Arachnoid, which…

If left untreated, eventually it can result in other foot and leg problems, such as inflammation and pain in the ligaments in the soles of your foot (plantar…

How long should I cook my pork tenderloin or pork roast? The rule of thumb for pork roasts is to cook them 25 minutes per pound of meat…