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Athlete’s Foot Can Affect Anyone

Dawn M. Michels, DPM

It might start as just a tingling sensation near one toe, then progress into a nagging itch. Or, you may notice a scaly, red rash. These are common signs of athlete’s foot (tinea pedis). Causes Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the skin. In fact, it’s the most common one. Athlete’s foot most often appears between the toes. Athlete’s…

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Stretching Exercises for Heel Pain

Dawn M. Michels, DPM

Arch Roll In the morning, before you walk across the floor, place your foot on a golf ball, rolling pin, or similar object. Roll your foot from your heel to your arch and then to your toes. Roll back and forth for approximately five minutes, then alternate feet. This will help stretch your plantar fascia (tendon) and alleviate pain.  …

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Plantar Fasciitis Instructions

Dawn M. Michels, DPM

Ice Your Heel for 20-30 Minutes Once Daily Apply an ice pack to your heel, on for five minutes, off for one minute, for a total of 20-30 minutes. Never apply ice directly to your skin; wear a sock or use a towel instead. Perform These Stretching Exercises Four Times Each Day Standing Calf Stretch Brace your hands against a…

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Tenosynovitis

Dawn M. Michels, DPM

[ten” o-sin” o-vi’ tis] Inflammation of a tendon and its sheath, usually seen in the hands and wrists or feet and ankles. It is often the result of intense and continued use, as with pianists and typists. It is painful and may temporarily disable the affected part. Rheumatoid and other types of arthritis frequently involve tendon sheaths. A less common…

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Benefits of Visiting A Podiatrist for Diabetic Foot Care

Dawn M. Michels, DPM

If you have diabetes, taking good care of your feet is the cornerstone of living well. For this reason, your healthcare team should include an experienced podiatrist. You can find the specialized expertise you need at Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic in Louisville, Kentucky. Our outstanding team of orthopedic specialists includes Dr. Dawn M. Michels, a board-certified doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM)…

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Tendon vs. Ligament – What Is the Difference?

When a soft tissue injury occurs, many people are understandably inclined to focus more on the pain and inconvenience than the specific type of tissue involved. But to ensure appropriate treatment—as well as a quick recovery and return to action—it is essential to understand the difference between a tendon and a ligament. In a nutshell, tendons and ligaments are both…

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Robotic Total Knee Replacement

R. Alex Sweet II, MD My experience since performing the first Robotic Total Knee Replacement In Baptist Health History History of Total Knee Replacement The first “Total Knee” was implanted in 1968. With inferior mechanics, materials and design, these were fraught with problems and early failure was common. Early alignment was measured using rods inserted into the femur (thigh bone)…

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The Partial Knee Replacement

Richard A. Sweet, M.D. (Retired 2022) Richard “Alex” Sweet II, MD Kate S. Hamilton, PA-C

The knee consists of three “compartments.”1. There is the medial compartment on the inside of the knee 2. The lateral compartment on the outside of the knee 3. The compartment under the kneecap

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Preoperative Medications: What To Stop And When

Richard “Alex” Sweet II, MD Richard A. Sweet, M.D. (Retired 2022) Kate S. Hamilton, PA-C

Most medications are safe to take prior to and up to the day of surgery. However, there are a selective few medications that due to medical, bleeding, or infection concerns should be stopped prior to surgery.

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