Biel Foot & Ankle Specialists

01/15/2026

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01/15/2026

If you develop a fissure in your foot, you may need professional help removing the dead skin. We can also provide stronger bandages and antibiotics.

A skin fissure is a deep crack in the skin. They typically appear in areas where the skin is dry or thick. Learn the causes and treatments.

01/13/2026

Hello patients! I’m happy to mention an academic scholarship fundraising committee that I am on for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. In a few short weeks, we will be hosting our largest annual fundraiser and I am looking for donations for auction items ranging from $100 and up. The items could be products such as a Mary Kay basket, or a five nights stay in your timeshare throughout the country. It is such a wide variety of auction items that we usually present, excluding alcohol or fi****ms. We have had golden retriever puppies donated, large fluorescent bar lighting, autographed sports paraphernalia, etc. If anyone is interested to donate, please let me know and this would be a tax write off for you. I’m always trying to think of creative ideas! Thanks in advance for your help.

Also, if you would like to come to the event, you are welcome to purchase ticket and come sit at my table. It is a dinner, country dance, and auction night. It is a lot of fun and for a good cause. Yours truly actually receive a scholarship from this exact committee numerous, numerous years ago which led to my medical career!

Thanks very much in advance!

01/13/2026

What are flat feet? Do you have them? https://goo.gl/zP1s

People with flat feet or fallen arches either have no arch or a very low arch under their foot. Learn more about symptoms, causes, and treatment here.

01/13/2026

Are you experiencing pain in your toes or the ball of your foot? You might be dealing with Morton’s neuroma, a condition that can affect your daily activities. This update from Medical News Today highlights key information about symptoms, causes, and effective treatment options available from a podiatrist. Stay informed and don't suffer in silence.

Morton’s neuroma is a painful but benign growth of nerve tissue in the foot. If massage, exercise, and other remedies do not work, surgery is an effective option.

01/12/2026

Research shows that bunions might be more common with age. http://bit.ly/2Enjs3Z

01/08/2026

How often do you look at your bare feet while you're sitting? In order to conduct a self-examination, you have to inspect your feet while you're seated, and not only while standing. If you notice swelling, call us right away. bielfootandankle.com

01/06/2026

Incorrect dance technique can lead to chronic injuries. If you repeatedly suffer the same injuries, don't write it off as the cost of hard work; it is more likely you are doing something wrong.

Ballet dancing can cause foot pain, injury, and in some cases, even permanent foot damage. This mostly occurs in dancers practicing pointe technique. However, dancers not on pointe can also experience injuries. Learn more about potential risks, feet that are more or less prone to injuries, and what....

01/06/2026

Orthotics provide relief for many ailments. But custom-fitted ones are best. https://goo.gl/3cxWus

If your feet have ever hurt from standing for a long period of time or shoes that just don’t fit right, you may have considered getting inserts for your shoes

01/05/2026

Morton's Neuroma involves the degeneration of the common digital nerve in the foot. If you are experiencing severe pain between the toes or at the base of one or both feet, please contact our office! We will take a look at the problem and get you started on a treatment plan.

Morton’s neuroma is a health condition that involves perineural fibrosis and degeneration of the common digital nerve in the foot.

01/01/2026

Poor shoes and dry winter weather are just some of the many causes of cracked heels. Discover the tips and tricks to prevent this issue:

In this article, learn about the common causes of cracked heels, how cracked heels may be prevented, and home remedies that are recommended.

01/01/2026

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