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Meet Your Local Foot and Ankle Specialists
Let’s talk about your feet. Did you know your foot is broken up into three unique sections? The “forefoot” is comprised of your toes (phalanges) and the five longer bones (metatarsals) connected to them. The “midfoot” includes all the bones that make up your arches (navicular, cuboid, and cuneiform). Your “hindfoot” is your heel (calcaneus) and ankle (talus) bones. Put them all together and you have that amazing complex that allows you to really smash it on the pickleball court, jump into that line dance at the next wedding reception, or simply get through your day meeting anything life throws at you.
It’s for your hard-working, hard-playing feet the doctors at Accent Podiatry Associates devout their days to making sure they’re looking, feeling, and working the way they should. These guys are like the Sherlock Holmes of feet (or Hercule Poirot if you prefer) spending time with each patient, assessing the appearance and condition of their feet, listening to them, and looking for important clues about their overall health.
If you’re over certain age, you may find that wear and tear, overuse, years of poor shoe choices, trauma, or genetics have led to issues with your foot that are interfering with your day-to-day life. It’s for you the Accent Podiatry would like to say:
Daily pain isn’t just a symptom of aging—or it doesn’t have to be.
That’s why they Accent Podiatry team has worked to establish a one-stop shop for everything from simple fungal nails to complex ankle reconstruction—all under one roof. Drs. Dharmesh Bhakta, Parth Bhakta, Steve Silvey, Shae Paschal, Abhin Kumar, and Jacob Jasper spend their days looking for and treating the root cause of issues ranging from sports injuries to Achilles tendonitis, from Plantar Fasciitis to diabetic foot issues—not merely masking symptom but assessing and addressing the root cause of the pain or dysfunction.
They’ve dedicated their careers to understanding the intricate working of the human foot and ankle complex (all 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments). They take time to listen to each patient’s concerns and make them feel like they’re the only patient they’ll see that day. The Accent Podiatry doctors place an emphasis on patient education and empowerment, taking their time to explain each condition, recommend treatment, and offer advice on how to avoid injury or deterioration in the future. And though they are experienced and gifted surgeons, they never recommend surgery, until all conservative treatment options have been explored.
Convenient and Accessible
The doctors and staff of Accent Podiatry Associates understand your life is hectic. That’s why they’re committed to making their practice and care as convenient and accessible as possible, always respecting appointment times, and making themselves available, when their patients need them. Their website at AccentPodiatry.com offers educational information on common issues such as diabetic foot problems, heel spurs, ingrown toenails, Plantar Fasciitis, and more.
Highly Personalized Care
You’re an individual at Accent Podiatry. Patients praise the Accent Podiatry team and how warm and friendly they are. Accent Podiatry offices are fun places to visit, with doctors and staff who joke and laugh and remember your name. It’s easy to have that attitude when you love what you do. It’s no wonder so many of their patients were referred by other patients and doctors.
Foot and ankle pain isn’t just a sign of aging. Let the professionals at Accent Podiatry Associates help you find the root cause of your foot/ankle problems and regain your active, pain-free live again. They accept most insurance plans and always welcome new patients. Find out more and meet the team at AccentPodiatry.com.
Some Common Foot Conditions Explained
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes. This condition typically manifests as heel pain, particularly with the first steps in the morning or after periods of rest, which can gradually worsen throughout the day. Although the exact cause is unknown, plantar fasciitis may be caused by repetitive strain or excessive stress on the plantar fascia, overuse from activities such as running, walking long distances, or standing for extended periods, obesity, high arches, flat feet, or tight calf muscles.
Ingrown Toenail
A common foot condition, an ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin, leading to pain, swelling, and discomfort. Ingrown toenails can be caused by improper nail-trimming techniques, tight-fitting shoes, sustaining toe injuries, or even curved or unusually shaped toenails. Symptoms include redness, tenderness, and inflammation around the affected nail or even pus or drainage in severe cases. If left untreated, ingrown toenails can become infected, causing further pain and complications.
Bunions
A bunion is a bony, painful swelling that’s often formed on the first joint of the big toe. Bunions can be extremely painful due to the weight of your body resting on them each time you take a step. Everyday activities, such as walking and wearing shoes, can become painful with a bunion. Bunions can form due to general aging, genetic factors, complications with arthritis, or a weak foot structure.
If you’re experiencing these or other symptoms in your feet or ankles, they’re unlikely to go away on their own. Call (817)-557-1006 in Arlington or (817)-477-3611 in Mansfield to schedule an appointment with one of the doctors at Accent Podiatry Associates. Relief is just a phone call away.
CONTACT
Arlington Office
3050 South Center Street
Suite 140
Arlington, Texas 76014
(817) 557-1006
Mansfield Office
221 Regency Parkway
Suite 117
Mansfield, Texas 76063
(817) 477-3611
