The Northwest Extremity Specialists are committed to patient education. Fully understanding podiatric or orthopedic condition helps you make confident, informed decisions regarding your treatment and care. Although there is no substitute for an in-person appointment with a specialist, we happily offer our extensive online library of podiatry and orthopedic articles as a resource and service to our patients, as well as the general public.
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Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs of Poor CirculationGood circulation is important for extremity health. Here, we offer tips for improving circulatory system function and explain how our specialists can help.
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Personalized Pain Management Care for Chronic and Acute ConditionsWhether you are suffering from chronic pain or need help coping with short-term pain, our Portland orthopedic specialists are skilled in pain management techniques.
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We Help Moms, Athletes, and Business Professionals With Common Female Foot ProblemsWomen experience foot problems more often than men, and our Portland-area podiatrists are committed to providing top-notch care to our female patients.
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Clubfoot Is Treatable, but Therapy Should Start Early for the Best ResultsEarly treatment of clubfoot is essential to allow babies born with the congenital condition to be able to run and play normally one day. Learn more here.
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Broken Foot or Ankle Bones Might Need Surgery to Heal ProperlyWill you need surgery for a broken bone? An Oregon podiatrist explains when different types of foot and ankle fractures might require fixation surgery.
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Take Action to Treat Your Achilles Tendinitis Before it Sidelines YouDo you have pain above your heel after physical activity? Learn the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments for Achilles tendinitis from a Portland podiatrist.
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Relieve Heel Pain With Shockwave TherapyShockwave therapy can get rid of your heel pain safely and effectively. Shockwave is noninvasive and treats many types of foot and ankle problem and injuries.
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COVID-19 Information and Office GuidelinesNorthWest Extremity Specialists cares about the health and safety of our community.
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Puncture WoundsPuncture wounds are not the same as cuts. A puncture wound has a small entry hole caused by a pointed object, such as a nail that you’ve stepped on. In contrast, a cut is an open wound that produces a long tear in the skin.
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Peroneal Tendon InjuriesThe two peroneal tendons in the foot run side-by-side behind the outer ankle bone. One peroneal tendon attaches to the outer part of the midfoot, while the other tendon runs under the foot and attaches near the inside of the arch.
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Tarsal Tunnel SyndromeTarsal tunnel syndrome is a compression, or squeezing, on the posterior tibial nerve that produces symptoms anywhere along the path of the nerve running from the inside of the ankle into the foot.