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If you’re living with the pain of foot arthritis, we know you’re hoping to find relief and preserve your mobility. And, here at our podiatry practice in DeSoto, TX, Dr. Lisa Brandy can help minimize your pain while keeping you active and even slowing down the progression of your disease. But how does foot arthritis affect your foot and ankle joints? And what are your treatment options? Here’s what you need to know.

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition characterized by reduced sensation in the feet. It can also cause numbness, tingling or burning pain in the feet. But what causes neuropathy, are there treatment options and can you prevent this condition? Keep reading to find out...

Did you know that changes in your toenail’s appearance could be a sign of a fungal infection? It’s true: symptoms such as nail crumbling, a change in color to yellow, a nail deformity or even a strange odor coming from the nail are symptoms of toenail fungus.  Getting Rid...

Heel pain, whether it’s caused by plantar fasciitis or tendonitis, can get in the way of life. In the past, relieving your discomfort was a timely process. We’d have to recommend shoe changes, stretches, medications and more. Today, however, we have a quick and painless...

Here at our DeSoto, TX podiatry practice, Dr. Lisa Brandy now offers MLS laser therapy to patients who are seeking pain relief from a variety of troubling conditions. But what exactly is the MLS laser? How does it work, and what conditions can it treat? Here’s what you...

If you’ve noticed that the skin around your toenail is red, sore or swollen, it could be an ingrown toenail. An ingrown nail occurs when the skin on one or both sides of a nail grows over the edges of the nail, or when the nail itself grows into the skin.  But why would...

September is Fall Prevention Month, so this is a great time to focus on preventing falls in the elderly. Unfortunately, falls are a common concern as you age. In fact, more than 25% of adults over the age of 65 suffer a fall each year. Even worse, the fear of falling can...

It’s time for kids to get back to school, and that means it’s also time to start searching for the right school shoes. Do your child’s summer shoes still fit? The start of a new school year is still a good time to invest in a new pair of kicks for the kiddos. But not just...

Do you have to switch up foot care in summer? And are there tricks and tips to help you score pretty summer toenails? With summer in full swing now, you do need to make some adjustments to your regular foot care routine. Otherwise, the weather and range of outdoor, active...