Patients Receive Helpful Tips for Improved Foot and Ankle Health Care in the New Year

    MEMPHIS, TN, January 06, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Well-known Memphis podiatrist, Dr. Nathan Lucas, is educating patients about the urgency to protect feet and ankles year round. Dr. Lucas strongly recommends that patients think twice before they wear certain shoes, or perform various activities. Women should especially be on the look-out for bunions when choosing to wear high heels.

When high heels are worn, they can often lead to heel pain, bunions in Memphis, TN, and other problems if they are not properly worn in moderation, or not at all. Women often wear high heels to lengthen their legs, but when improperly worn, heels can actually cause women more severe pain.

"Bunions, and heel pain appear to be the most common complaints from patients. This is why it is more important than ever to take those extra precautions when it comes to protecting your feet. We perform a lot of our day-to-day activities on our feet, and developing a bunion or heel pain will further prevent patients from completing those tasks," cautions Dr. Nathan Lucas, podiatrist in Memphis.

Since bunions are bone deformities, they do not resolve on their own. The goal of bunion treatment is to first relieve the pressure and pain caused by irritations, and second to stop any progressive growth of the enlargement. Depending on the size of the enlargement, misalignment of the toe, and pain experienced, conservative treatments may not be an adequate way to prevent progressive damage from bunions.

"When women wear heels it is important to look more for comfort than style. Make sure you have shoes that fit correctly by checking to see if there is up to half an inch of space in the shoe beyond the longest toe and that the shoes are not too narrow," said Dr. Nathan Lucas, podiatrist in Memphis, TN.

Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint to angle toward the other toes. Bunions tend to be hereditary, but can often be aggravated by shoes that are too narrow, as seen with high heels in women, in the forefoot and toe. Bunion surgery in Memphis, TN by Dr. Lucas is frequently recommended to correct the problem and provide relief.

Also known as a bunionechtomy, bunion surgery may be advised to remove the bunion and realign the toe. Dr. Lucas utilizes a "Hidden Incisional" approach when performing bunion surgery to ensure the best outcome. He realizes that aesthetics is just as important in addition to comfort and structural realignment of bunion deformities.

Women are urged to protect their feet when wearing heels to avoid developing bunions and heel pain in Memphis, TN, in addition to several other ailments. Diabetic patients have an even greater risk of developing foot and ankle health problems, therefore heels should be avoided.

For further information and helpful tips about various foot conditions and treatments, such as CoolTouch in Memphis, TN patients are encouraged to contact Dr. Nathan Lucas at (901) 309-8898 or visit his website at http://www.drnathanlucas.com.

About Advanced Foot & Ankle Care of Memphis, LLC: Advanced Foot and Ankle Care of Memphis, LLC is owned and operated by Dr. Nathan Lucas. Board certified in corrective and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Lucas has been in private practice for over 16 years. In addition to being a skilled cosmetic foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Nathan Lucas is certified in foot and ankle arthroscopy and nerve decompression surgery. Dr. Lucas has trained residents and other podiatric surgeons on advanced foot and ankle surgical techniques. He is a sought after lecturer, mentor and motivational speaker, and currently serves on several local and national boards.

Media Contact:
Dr. Nathan Lucas, DPM. FACFAS
[email protected]
2900 Kirby Parkway #5
Memphis, TN 38119
866-368-3668
http://www.drnathanlucas.com

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