Foot and Ankle Partners of El Paso

01/13/2026

Lower Leg Pain Causes and Treatment Options.

Lower leg pain can have various causes, from relatively minor issues like muscle cramps to serious disorders such as diabetic neuropathy. Often, leg pain can be treated at home, but see a healthcare provider for severe or sudden pain and anytime you see symptoms of an infection, such as redness, ten...

01/06/2026

What Causes Leg Pain (and How to Find Relief).

Leg pain can be caused by overuse, trauma, minor injuries, infection, or severe medical conditions. Although the most common causes are minor, temporary conditions, a prompt diagnosis and treatment of more severe conditions can help prevent pain from worsening and improve your long-term outlook.

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!

12/30/2025

Achilles tendon repair may improve pain, function at 6 months.

Patients who underwent Achilles tendon repair were pain free, had good functional outcomes and experienced meaningful improvement at 6 months postoperatively, according to results.

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/10/2025

Sprained Toe Causes, Symptoms, and Healing Tips.

You can tell if you have a sprained toe (also known as turf toe) because it will be painful around the main joint in your toe. In a toe sprain, the ligaments are stretched too far, torn, or hyperextended—which may cause pain, swelling, and more.

11/03/2025

How Proper Ankle Wrapping Can Speed Up Recovery.

Wrapping a sprained ankle can help stabilize the joint, reduce swelling, and prevent further injury. Following a few straightforward steps can help ensure your wrap is correct and provides the support you need while you recover.

10/20/2025

How to Spot and Manage Bone Spurs in the Feet.

Bone spurs commonly grow on top of the foot, on the toe, and on the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon connects to the heel bone.1 This can result in pain, swelling, and tenderness in the affected area. The most common cause of bone spurs on the feet is osteoarthritis, followed by high-impac...

10/13/2025

What is a medical pedicure, and what does it involve?

A medical pedicure or medi-pedi is a professional foot treatment that focuses on foot health and hygiene rather than just appearance. It is usually performed by a specially trained foot care specialist, often in a clinical setting rather than a salon.

10/06/2025

Causes of Blisters on Toes and What to Do About Them.

Blisters on the toes are usually caused by friction, but can also be due to insect bites, allergies, burns, skin infections, and autoimmune diseases. They tend to go away on their own within one to two weeks, but some blisters may require extensive treatment depending on the underlying cause.

09/29/2025

How to tell apart a sprained ankle and a broken ankle.

A sprained ankle occurs when a person stretches or tears the ligaments in the ankle. An ankle fracture occurs when someone breaks one or more of the bones in their ankle.