“The best thing I’ve found to help heal my wound is letting my dog lick it!” What!? The Myth: “The best thing I’ve found to help heal my wound is letting my dog lick it!” I once had a diabetic patient with a really bad wound on his big toe. I was explaining to him…

A stress fracture is what most people know as a “hair-line fracture”.  It is a small crack in the bone due to repeated stress.  When you are seen by a foot specialist for a stress fracture it may not be visible on x-ray at the initial visit.  It can show up on x-ray about two…

Enter now for a chance to win a pair of Aetrex Shoes!   We’re excited to announce  the “Great Shoe Giveaway”. Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists is currently running a sweepstakes for a chance to win a pair of custom Aetrex shoes. The winner will have their feet scanned with Aetrex’s custom 3-D foot mapping…

Nothing is hard for men to understand once it’s explained in car terms. I’ve realized that men will easily understand the importance of orthotics once you explain it to them in terms of a car. So here goes: When you think about your feet, think about them as you would the tires on your car….

Shape-Ups are the newest hot trend in shoes. But do they really work? More important than that, are they safe? By now you’ve heard of the hottest new trend in shoes, the Shape-ups, also known as toner shoes. These shoes claim to work out your legs, butt and abs, all without ever setting foot in…

Vitoria Beckham also known as Posh from the 90’s female pop group Spice Girls, suffers from serious bunion problems. Her celebrity profile is known for religiously wearing very high heels. Beckham should want to consider the hour long procedure to straighten her big toe and joint. This can also take several months to recover from.Bunions…

Women are constantly on the go but, their choice of shoes are not always going in the right direction with them. Women who wear stilettos often tend to have ankle injuries. This is a result of the height and narrowness of the heel. These women are likely to have a lot of feet pain because,…

Proper foot and nail care are vital in getting your feet healthy for the summer. When cutting your toe nails, cut straight across to avoid in-grown toe nails. Do not cut in the corners.For dryness around the heel, after your shower or foot soak, use a pumice stone or foot file. Make sure your tools…

The physicians and staff at Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists are dedicated to providing the absolute highest quality foot and ankle care available to people in Savannah and Hilton Head surrounding areas. Our team accomplishes this by maintaining the highest level of clinical and surgical training and using the latest research and most advanced technology…