Northwest Podiatry

How to Keep Your Foot Safe During a Pedicure

Is pedicure safety really something you need to be aware of? It is. Because if you don’t watch it, you …

Your Next Step Podiatry

Make an appointment with one of our doctors for an evaluation to see if you qualify for a pair of shoes.

Safety Tips for the Nail Salon

Before scheduling an appointment for your pedicure, review these safety tips to protect your feet before pampering them.

Why Are My Legs in Pain?

Leg discomfort is a common and often overlooked warning sign of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) – a condition in which there is damage or blockage in the blood vessels distant from your heart.

9 Health Rules That Doctors Never Break

Top doctors share the best health tips and health advice they themselves follow to prevent skin cancer and breast cancer, reduce back pain, prevent stress and more.

10 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Should You See an Orthopedic Surgeon?

How do you know if it's time to visit an orthopedic surgeon? Well, you may want to consider scheduling an appointment if you have pain that won't let up, diminished function, or any deformity of your musculoskeletal system.

Choose the Right Orthopedic Surgeon

Finding the right orthopedic surgeon may seem overwhelming. Narrow down your search with these helpful tips and questions.

Things to Consider While Selecting an Orthopedic Surgeon

Discover the most important things to consider when choosing an orthopedic surgeon.

6 tips to prepare to see an orthopedic surgeon

An appointment to see an orthopedic surgeon for a joint injury or pain can be frustrating. Tips to prepare ahead to get the most out of your appointment:

Choose a trustworthy orthopedic surgeon to help manage joint pain

Finding the right doctor can be tough and there are many things to consider — would you be more comfortable with a male or female? Is the medical office conveniently located? Is the physician highly regarded in the medical community? When it comes to a specialist, it can be even trickier to know who will be the right fit for you. If you’re suffering from joint pain and ready to seek help from an orthopedic surgeon, here is some advice to consider.

Carmel, Greenwood & Indianapolis, IN Podiatrist

Your feet and ankles work hard to support the weight of your body -- pain, if left untreated, can make their job so much harder. When your feet struggle to function, you may need surgery to overcome your discomfort. Dr. Jeffrey Agricola offers foot and ankle surgery at Prestige Podiatry located in C

Why Is My Ankle Catching?

One complaint that we hear every so often in our clinic is that a patient’s ankle seems to be catching, freezing or “locking up” during certain movements. While it may not be outwardly painful, it certainly can be uncomfortable and make for a daily annoyance. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at why […]

Opioid Overprescription by Orthopedic Surgeons Fueling Epidemic of Painkiller Overdoses, Study Finds

Overprescription of opioid painkillers by orthopedic surgeons has played a key role in the epidemic of painkiller overdoses in the U.S.

When Can I Sue My Orthopedic Surgeon?

Advancements in orthopedic surgery mean that athletes can return to playing after devastating injuries and the rest of us can live without chronic pain from damaged bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. But not all orthopedic surgeries result in miraculous recoveries....

Treating and Preventing Heel Pain In The Morning

It's important to start the day off on the right foot, but what if your first step of the day includes heel pain?

Meet the orthopedic surgeon who became a rapper

My advice to trainees and practitioners at every level is not to delay your happiness and instead take time to find it now. In medicine, tomorrow is a fantasy.

Why do orthopedic surgeons have such high breast cancer rates?

Many don't learn about the risks until it's too late.

4 Contributing Factors To Stress Fractures Of The Foot

As the name implies, a stress fracture in your foot occurs when your foot is overstressed and a bone in the area can no longer sufficiently displace this pressure, leading to a break. Excessive pressure in an isolated area of your foot is the most common cause of a stress fracture, but there are a …

Is Taping Helpful For Chronic Ankle Instability?

Ankle taping can help to provide support to your ankles during athletic activity, but it’s a little like putting a band-aid on a stab wound. While it may help a little, it’s really not going to due much for the underlying problem. Taping can provide a little extra support, but it’s not going to help …