Foot Specialist

Conroe, TX | Spring, TX | The Woodlands, TX

Foot issues are extremely common and can be caused by genetic factors, lifestyle factors, or foot injuries. No matter the cause of your foot pain or the extent of the issue, the foot specialists at the Woodlands Foot and Ankle Center can diagnose and treat it at its source. We provide diabetic foot care and foot concerns such as, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, and more. Call us today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gregory Vidovic, a podiatrist trained to deal with foot trauma. We proudly serve clients throughout Conroe TX; The Woodlands TX; Spring TX; and beyond.

Whatever the nature or cause of your foot issue, it is not something you want to ignore. It may be easy to put off consulting a professional podiatrist, thinking that the pain you are experiencing is not that severe or hoping it will go away by itself. Foot pain may be indicative of larger issues, however, and if left unaddressed, could easily intensify. Think about the fact that we use our feet every day, putting a lot of weight and pressure on them. And with a foot issue you may be walking or standing unnaturally in order to compensate for the discomfort, causing further damage. 

For the good of your feet and overall well-being, do not delay seeking help. Reach out to our podiatrist today for professional diagnosis and treatment of your foot issue in the Conroe, Spring, and The Woodlands, TX area. Don't wait for pain to worsen in your heel, ankle, or foot, treat the source of the pain with surgery.

Diabetic Foot Care

For people suffering from diabetes, there are a number of additional health risks and precautions to take in order to avoid potentially serious complications. One of the common complications associated with diabetes is peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage). While the condition can produce symptoms and affect nerves anywhere in the body, it is most common in the nerves of the hands, legs, and feet. A lack of full sensation in the feet due to nerve damage can make it difficult for diabetics to experience the warning signs of cuts, infections, or other wounds to the feet. 

How to Care for Your Feet After a Diabetes Diagnosis

As with any health condition and illness, there are a number of precautions that diiabetic patients can take to help manage their disease and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Where foot care is concerned, it makes sense for diabetic patients to follow a simple checklist:

• Check and maintain normal levels of blood sugar daily. See your primary care physician and/or endocrinologist for medical management of diabetes mellitus to avoid the serious complications of untreated diabetes. 
• Check your feet every day and look for any changes in skin color, texture, or the presence of sores or ulcers
• Keep your feet clean and dry, especially between the toes, and moisturize regularly to avoid cracks and cuts on the heels of the feet. 
• Avoid ingrown toenails. For people living with diabetes, common problems that are little more than a  nuisance for most people--such as corns, calluses, cuts, blisters, and ingrown toenails--can lead to infections that can threaten a diabetic patient’s health. Keeping the toenails short and well trimmed, and getting treatment for even small foot or ankle problems is very important. 
• Schedule a yearly check-up with your primary care physician and with a podiatrist. Even in the absence of noticeable symptoms like pain and welling, a foot specialist can screen diabetic patients for problems with circulation and blood pressure in the feet that could lead to other health complications