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THE FOOT & ANKLE BLOG OF VALLEY FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER

  • Skin Grafts: A Guide to Your Options

    When it comes to skin grafts, you have options. Doctors can use autografts, xenografts, and allografts to replace damaged skin. Each type has its benefits and risks, so it’s important to know what these are before deciding on your procedure. In this guide, we’ll go over the three main types of synthetic skin grafts: autografts…


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  • How to treat swollen feet and ankles

    Effective Remedies and Treatments for Swollen Ankles and Feet At this time of year, when the temperatures are rising, it is not uncommon for people to experience the problem of having swollen feet and ankles, and they search for swollen feet treatment or swollen ankle remedies in their nearby locations. The collection of fluid is…


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  • Tips on Advanced Wound Care

    Dressing options are a common topic of discussion among healthcare professionals when discussing advanced wound care. How are the wounds being cleaned?  The following are a few things to keep in mind when you’re injured when hiking. If you have a cut or scratch, the first thing to do is flush the area with water…


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  • Hiking safety tips for beginners: Essential items and clothing, first aid kit, and wound care

    Whether you are an avid hiker or planning on starting to get into it, you must take precautions to be prepared for any situation you come across in the wilderness. Many new hikers forget this important essential item: a first aid kit. I will share things your hiking first aid kit must have and options…


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  • 10 Ways To Tell You Need an Ankle Specialist Today!

    Many Tarzana, California patients put their foot health on the back burner. If their feet and ankles hurt, they dismiss it or just try to ignore and bear the pain. But foot and ankle health is important, and treating foot pain or irritation can greatly improve your quality of life, prevent other injuries and even…


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  • Are you an Athlete – 10 reasons to see a Podiatrist in Tarzana CA

    As the weather gets warmer here in Tarzana, California our feet and ankles are coming out of hibernation from being put away for the winter but they may not exactly be ready for sandal season. The truth is that many people put off seeing the doctor about problems with their feet or ankles because they…


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  • Ladies, Are Your Heels the Cause of Bunions?

    We all love a good pair of heels. It’s an easy and cute way to upscale your outfit. Heels help you shift your day dress into the perfect evening outfit. While they may be trendy and attractive, are your favorite pair of heels leading you to have bunions on your feet? What are bunions? Bunions,…


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  • Is Your Pedicure Causing you More Harm than it’s Worth?

    There’s nothing better than ending a long and stressful day of work with a nice, relaxing pedicure at your favorite nail salon. You get to soak your feet in a bubble bath of sea salt-treated water while seated in a nice big massage chair. The massage rollers begin working out the knots and tension built…


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  • Tips For Metatarsal Fracture

    Broken toes and broken metatarsal bones are painful, vital injuries. The foot’s structure is complex, consisting of bones, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Fractures of the toe and metatarsal bones square measure common and need analysis by a specialist. A foot and gliding joint doctor should be seen for correct identification and treatment, even…


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  • Tips To Help With Plantar Fasciitis

    Prevention Of Plantar Fasciitis Maintain A Healthy Weight When you carry extra pounds, you’re putting a lot of strain on your heels, plantar fascia ligament as well as the arch and ball of your foot. This causes inflammation, pain, and eventually, may lead—or contribute—to the onset of plantar fasciitis. Add to this the fact that…


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