Suffering from foot and ankle pain

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At RNV Podiatry, Dr. Rachel N. Verville provides you with the best treatment for your foot and ankle problems in Plano, Frisco, and Dallas, Texas. http://www.rnvpodiatry.com/arthritic-foot-ankle-plano-texas.html

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Suffering from foot and ankle pain?

Get examined by a podiatrist before seeking therapy for your foot and ankle pain.

Common Foot & Ankle Problems

• Heel pain• Ankle Fractures• Ankle Sprain• Bunions• Diabetic Feet• Tarsal Tunnel• Plantar Fasciitis• Foot Fractures

Common Causes

• Poor foot ware• High heels• Cowboy boots• Ankle sprains• Foot and ankle

fractures• Ligament and tendon

ruptures• Poor flexibility• Tight calf muscles

First aid for a suspected broken bone

• Keep weight off the injured foot.

• Apply ice to reduce swelling.

Treatment options

• Anti-inflammatory drugs  in tablet or gel form.

• Special insoles.

• Steroid injections.

• Surgery.

Prevention

• Wear comfortable, supportive shoes.

• Do not walk barefoot.• Reduce falls.• Avoid running or

stepping on uneven surfaces.

Best treatment at RNV Podiatry

• At RNV Podiatry, Dr. Rachel N. Verville provides you with the best treatment for your foot and ankle problems in Plano, Frisco, and Dallas, Texas.

• She has performed over 1300 elective and traumatic foot and ankle surgical procedures

Contact Us

Address: RNV Podiatry 6300 West Parker Road MOB 2 Suite 425 Plano, TX 75093 Phone: 214-385-8822 Fax: 877-713-4299 Website: http://www.rnvpodiatry.com