Neville Foot & Ankle Centers Blog https://www.thefootandankledoctorsoftexas.com/blog/ Neville Foot & Ankle Centers Blog en-us 2026 Neville Foot & Ankle Centers, All Rights Reserved, Reproduced with Permission https://www.thefootandankledoctorsoftexas.com/blog/ Tue, 05 May 2026 13:22:20 GMT Neville Foot & Ankle Centers Blog https://www.thefootandankledoctorsoftexas.com/images/logoprint.gif https://www.thefootandankledoctorsoftexas.com/blog/ <![CDATA[When to See Your Podiatrist About That Wound]]>

For many, wounds are something superficial that are more of an inconvenience than a concern. However, wounds on your feet can not only be debilitating, but also the key to identifying other medical issues.

 
foot wounds
 

When we're talking about open wounds, we are initially going to evaluate the history of the patient. For example, was the wound due to an injury or did it happen over time? This will help determine the proper treatment plan.

Diabetics At Risk

It's important for diabetic patients to get wounds treated immediately! Often, wounds are found too late because the patient doesn't even notice they exist (neuropathy) because of a lack of feeling. An open wound can become infected and lead to very serious medical conditions. Refer to the graphic above.

In some cases, infections can lead to amputation of a limb if left unchecked! However, medical treatment options for podiatrists have come a very long way! Wound care products can be infused with stem-cell-rich materials that promote growth and accelerate wound healing. There have been incredible results for many patients we've seen in our practice! See the graphic below.

 
wound healing

Ultimately, anyone with a foot wound concern should consult with their podiatrist to determine treatment options. However, diabetics and the elderly are at higher risk of wounds becoming bigger problems and should act fast!

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Your feet support your entire bodyweight, so it's no surprise that foot problems often cause serious pain and mobility issues. That's why it's so important to visit a foot doctor at the first sign of trouble.
 
Since 1986, our dedicated team of board-certified podiatrists at Neville Foot & Ankle Centers has strived to help people maintain healthy feet as the foundation for a full, active life. Whether you’re an athlete chasing a finish line, a parent keeping up with busy kids, or simply someone tired of nagging foot pain, our expert podiatrists are here to help you move comfortably and confidently.
 

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit a Foot Doctor

No matter what’s slowing you down, our goal is simple: to restore your stride, relieve your pain, and keep you confidently on your feet for every step ahead. Here's why you should schedule an appointment in one of our four convenient locations throughout Montgomery County. 

1. Prevent Foot Pain Before It Starts

The best way to manage discomfort is to address it early, before it becomes a bigger problem. Our foot doctors identify developing issues and provide treatment right away, helping you avoid long-term discomfort and more costly care in the future.

2. Get Relief from Existing Pain

If you're already dealing with a nagging foot or ankle problem, a visit to the foot doctor is in order. The experienced podiatrists at Neville Foot & Ankle Centers not only address the source of your pain, but also turn frustration into freedom. We develop customized treatment plans to help you achieve a successful recovery. 

3. Improve Your Overall Health

Your feet are connected to the rest of your body, so foot and ankle problems often impact your knees, hips, and lower back, compromising your ability to work and live comfortably. By treating your feet, you also improve your overall well-being. 

4. Avoid Injury

If you have weak or unstable ankles, bunions, or other foot disorders, you're at an increased risk for falls and other injuries. A visit to the foot doctor helps you avoid potential problems by strengthening your feet and correcting any existing issues. 

5. Increase Your Mobility and Quality of Life

Foot or ankle pain doesn’t have to limit your daily activities. When you visit our podiatrists at Neville Foot & Ankle Centers, we'll pinpoint the cause of your discomfort and create a personalized treatment plan to help you move with less pain and greater confidence. From targeted therapies to supportive footwear recommendations and long-term care strategies, the right treatment can get you back to the activities you enjoy—while strengthening the foundation for lasting mobility, independence, and a better quality of life.

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The story of Jack Daniel is fascinating! However, his death is equally curious.
 
Jack Daniel inherited his distillery business from his adopted uncle, who was forced out because the congregation thought it improper to preach during the weekends and be a bootlegger during the weekdays.
 
Jack took over, and despite his unique talents in the industry, he remembered that the combination to the safe his uncle set wasn't his strong suit. One evening, he could not open the cast-iron security box and, in a fit of rage, kicked it! He broke his toe, which later would require amputation. Due to unsanitary surgical processes of the day, Jack developed a blood infection and died years later (after having more amputations of his foot and leg).
 
Cleanliness of surgeries is a critical component of a healthy and speedy recovery! Please do not practice home surgeries like ingrown toenail removals, which could lead to much larger issues.
 
Today, the tour guide of his original home jokingly remarks, "Had Jack soaked his foot in his own whiskey, it would have disinfected the wound and saved him!" 
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Lisfranc injuries often occur as a result of a high-energy impact to the midfoot. It's common to see fractures of the Lisfranc joint in high collision or contact sports such as football, rugby, soccer, gymnastics, and lacrosse. However, low-energy incidents, such as twisting, can also be a cause.

Foot and ankle fractures are common injuries we often see at Neville Foot & Ankle Centers. These fractures can be debilitating and interfere with enjoying an active life. Because you want to heal as quickly as possible, it’s beneficial to see a podiatrist when you’ve fractured your foot or ankle. Here's what to know about this particular injury and how our team can help.

Why Is It Called a Lisfranc Injury?

The Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) were brutal, and France was running short of physicians. Jacques Lisfranc de St. Martin, an OBGYN by trade, was pulled in to help wounded soldiers on the battlefield out of necessity. One day, a soldier was dismounting from his horse when his foot became stuck in the stirrups, which compromised his blood flow to his lower limb and created a gangrenous foot. LisFranc described the surgery as "amputation of the foot through the tarsometatarsal articulation". 

Today, the eponymous injury—a Lisfranc injury—has come to mean a dislocation or fracture-dislocation injury at the tarsometatarsal joints, located in the midfoot.

What Are Common Symptoms?

The chief complaint may be an inability to bear weight along with some mild swelling of the forefoot or midfoot—sometimes a visible deformity. Bruising of the arch is sometimes present but not required for a Lisfranc diagnosis. During detailed examinations, our podiatrists often use X-rays to help identify this injury.

Lisfranc Injury Treatment Options You'll Find at Neville Foot & Ankle Center

Our entire team is dedicated to helping our patients get back to their normal lives as quickly as possible. There are both non-invasive and surgical treatment approaches for a Lisfranc fracture. If you believe you may have this injury, a consultation with one of our highly skilled podiatric surgeons will help you determine the best course of action for your situation.

To ensure a full recovery, it's often necessary for you to be non-weight-bearing for a minimum of 6 weeks. After that time, partial weight-bearing movement is possible. However, depending on your specific injury, it will still be several weeks before you're able to resume full weight-bearing activities. Generally, most of our patients are able to have the supportive hardware removed from their foot after 12 weeks.

Many sports professionals fear receiving a Lisfranc fracture diagnosis due to the lengthy recovery process, but our Greater Houston podiatrists provide a comprehensive care plan that ensures the condition heals properly, providing the utmost confidence in their return to competition. 

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Feet are the foundation of activity 

Research indicates that three out of four children don't get the recommended one hour of daily physical activity. There's a growing concern with what those 74% of children are doing to replace that activity, such as video games, television, mindless Internet browsing, and so on. At Neville Foot & Ankle Centers throughout Montgomery County, our family-friendly practice encourages more proactive foot health, especially for children. Here are the top reasons why we want you to check your kid's feet, and consider our podiatric team a partner in their health. 

9 Reasons to Check Your Kid's Feet Regularly

Children who are active have a decided advantage over those who aren't, and if you're helping to ensure their foot health, they gain numerous benefits, including, but not limited to: 

  1. Maintaining a healthy weight and increased energy.
  2. Having strong bones and muscles improves durability.
  3. Enhancing balance and flexibility to decrease the risk of injury.
  4. Improving posture for decreased pain.
  5. Having a healthy heart and blood vessels for a statistically longer life.
  6. Preventing a wide array of diseases later in life.
  7. Helping relax and improve mood with endorphins.
  8. Improving self-esteem and confidence with a healthy body.
  9. Developing social skills and making friends through collaborative activities.

How Do Neville Foot & Ankle Centers Help Maintain Your Child's Activity and Health?

At Neville Foot & Ankle Centers, our board-certified podiatrists offer comprehensive services that combine compassion, innovation, and experience. We provide the right treatment at the right time. For nearly four decades, Texas families have turned to us to help their children stay active and avoid limited mobility, such as: 

  • Sports injuries
  • Growth disorders
  • Gait abnormalities
  • Fractures
  • Wounds
  • Ingrown toenails
  • Toenail fungus and athlete's foot
  • Calluses

Our approach is to treat children non-surgically whenever possible, while using non-invasive procedures to aggressively address the problem. In some cases, surgical treatment may provide the best long-term option. Education and options help parents make better decisions regarding the health and well-being of their children.

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Ordinarily, you wouldn't be taking survival tips from your podiatrist. However, this particular surgical practice might come in handy. Should you ever be in a situation where you or someone else is bleeding profusely from a lower limb, a tourniquet may save a life by preventing excessive blood loss. Here's what our foot and ankle specialists recommend: 

  1. Slide the tourniquet over the limb. Place it 2-3 inches above the wound, between the wound and the heart. If you don't have an official device, a wide strip of fabric, such as a sock, torn t-shirt, tie, handkerchief, or scarf can work. Avoid using wire or thin string, as they might cause tissue damage.
  2. Pull the tail of the strapping tight. While this may be painful, it's crucial to control the bleeding.
  3. Twist a handle until blood flow stops. Commercial tourniquets have a device called a windlass to turn, but if you're creating a makeshift handle, a pen, stick, or some other rigid object will work.
  4. Secure the tourniquet. Do this by tucking in or tying off the end of the strapping.
  5. Note the time! It's critical that one of our medical professionals be able to remove the tourniquet within the time we noted above to avoid limb loss. Essentially, when the lower extremity is deprived of oxygenated blood for too long, it may never regain its function.

In this article, the American Red Cross provides more detailed instructions on how to apply a tourniquet properly.

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Brrrrr! In the Greater Houston area, we're not fond of cold snaps, but we also know we can't simply hide our feet away in woolly socks until spring arrives. Proper foot care is essential all year long, and at Neville Foot & Ankle Centers, our podiatrists have the remedy for winter foot care that keeps your feet both cozy and healthy.

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What Are the Best Winter Foot Care Tips? Here Are Our Top 5

Cold weather is tough on feet—dry indoor heat, damp socks, and heavy insulated boots create the perfect environment for flaky skin, cracked heels, and—uh oh!—a potential breeding ground for athlete's foot and toenail fungus. The good news? A few small habits make a big difference. Below are our top five winter foot care tips to keep your feet soft, comfortable, and problem-free.

1. Keep Your Feet Clean and Dry

Wearing boots and thick socks may keep your feet warm and toasty in the winter, but they can also cause your feet to sweat excessively. Damp feet get cold more easily and are prone to bacterial infections. Keep your feet clean and dry by applying foot powder to your socks, treating yourself to footbaths throughout the winter, and thoroughly drying your feet after each bath.

2. Wear Cotton and Wool Socks

Natural fabrics, such as cotton and wool, are often preferred over synthetic blends for winter activities. Wool wicks moisture away from the skin and keeps your feet dry. Socks made of synthetic materials can cause your feet to get sweaty and smelly. Excess moisture can also cause the skin to cool down more quickly and potentially lead to frostbite. 

3. Rely on Comfortable Footwear

Tight footwear decreases blood flow, making it harder to keep your feet warm and increasing the risk of frostbite. While you should be able to wiggle your toes, your heel, instep, and the ball of your foot should be immobilized. Boots should have a solid base, a supportive heel, and laces or straps to ensure you remain stable on wet and slippery surfaces. If you’re buying winter footwear for your children—such as winter boots, skates, or ski boots—avoid the temptation to buy a larger size to get two seasons of wear out of the shoes. It's crucial for footwear to fit properly from the start to prevent chafing, blisters, and foot injuries. 

4. Dry Out Your Boots and Shoes 

Damp footwear causes your feet to feel cold more quickly, and it creates an ideal environment for fungi and bacteria to grow. After a snowy or rainy day, or even a long day of sweating in warm boots, let your footwear fully air out overnight. Pull out the insoles if possible, loosen the laces, and place them in a warm, well-ventilated area—but not directly next to a heater, which can dry out and crack materials. For extra help, use cedar shoe trees or a boot dryer, and rotate between pairs so each one has time to dry completely.

5. Wash Your Feet Every Day

Even if you don't fully bathe daily, make sure to clean your feet with soap and water. This approach prevents toenail fungus and other unpleasant problems. Make sure that your feet are completely dry before you put socks and shoes on again—and change your socks daily. It’s also a good idea to soak your feet in Epsom salt and warm water to relieve discomfort and prevent infections. 

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