Austin Foot & Ankle Injury Blog

Raynaud's affecting your toes and feet - Do your hands and feet stay cold for a really long time?

It has finally started to feel like winter in Austin! Are you experiencing REALLY cold toes and feet?

Your Diet and Inflammation in Your Foot - What's The Connection?!

Making the connection between your diet, inflammation, and how it can affect a foot or ankle condition.

Beating Fungal Nails – Laser Treatments the Best Option

Fungal nails can be unsightly and difficult to treat effectively. The latest and most effective technology to treat this problem is available here in Austin!

The Olympics are here! Toe Injury and the US Gymnastics team

The USA Women Gymnastics team looks to reclaim the gold. Hopefully a toe injury won't stand in their way tomorrow in the first qualification round.

Melanoma Month – May is Skin Cancer Awareness

Melanoma is one of the deadly of skin cancers. The month of May is devoted to skin cancer awareness and we want to bring your attention to protecting yourself.

New Technology – Laser Therapy Available at Austin Foot & Ankle Specialists

We recently added a Blue Shine laser to our office. This is the newest technology available to treat fungal nails and plantar warts amongst other things.

Bob Marley’s Birthday – A lesson on Myeloma

Bob Marley died from cancer in his toe. There are too many simple discolorations on the skin and nails of your feet that can be dangerous.

Stepping on Toads – Home remedies not the best cure for warts

Plantar warts can be extremely painful and difficult to treat. Austin foot and ankle specialists have many treatments available to you.

Eating during the Holidays – Avoiding the gout

If you know anyone who has had gout, you have some idea of how painful it can be. The holidays can increase you risk of getting gout so avoid these foods.

Blisters on your Feet – Treatment & Prevention during this Drought

Texas may be stuck in the gribs of a hot summer and extensive drought, but don't let dehydration lead to painful blisters.

Importance of Sunscreen – Your feet need protection too

Your feet deserve the same sun protection as your face and arms. Use sun block when outside and see a podiatrist for changes to the skin on your feet.

Lady Gaga - Choices in footwear CAN lead to Foot problems

Lady Gaga is often seen wearing extravagant shoes. These shoes are already taking a toll on her feet, are yours?

Getting older – A yearly check-up for your feet

Your feet are no different then rest of your body when it comes to change. Yearly foot check ups are just as important as your family doctor appointment.

Calluses and Cracking Skin – Lotion isn’t just for your hands

When was the last time you looked at your feet or put some lotion on them?

The story your feet can tell – smoker’s feet don’t conceal their addiction

Just by looking at your feet, Dr. Thomajan can discern if you are a smoker. It should come as no surprise.

Preventing foot injury – Holiday travel

Public places are ready for your feet to be assaulted by the molds and fungi that can cause ‘athletes feet' and fungal toenails.

Traveler’s Thrombosis – Avoiding deep vein thrombosis for safe traveling

DVT's occur when your blood forms a clot in your vein. This results in pain, redness and swelling in the arm or leg that it occurred in.

Bathroom Surgery

That ingrown nail of yours has come back time and time again even with your attempts to trim it back.

Nail Polish – Friend or Foe?

Are just covering up that unsightly fungal nail? You may only be making the problems worse. Fungus tends to grow in warm, dark places ....

Summer Foot Care

Lotions are typically inadequate to moisturize the thick and dry skin of your feet. Creams and emulsions made specifically for feet are often the better choice.

By the skin of your feet……

The skin on your feet and legs is prone to the same damage you are sure to guard against by applying sun block to the skin on your face or arms.

Flip Flop Time

Don't let any unsightly corns, warts or cracks stop you from showing off your feet! There are a number of ‘over the counter' products you can use ...

Testing Your Nerves of Steel

Often a complication of diabetes, your nerves can not send the proper signal to your brain, you may not notice you stepped on a nail or burned your hand.