Welcome to the Seattle Foot and Ankle Center, where we provide specialty foot and ankle medical and surgical care. In this blog you will find educational articles, get updates on what is happening in the practice, as well as articles and commentaries on health in general. Visit often, as information is updated.
Having seen a wide variety of patients of different ages, occupations, activities over the past 20 years, Dr. Hoy has one suggestion to minimize foot pain. The single most important treatment for foot pain is to wear a good quality, supportive shoe. Oftentimes, people choose shoes for the style and look. However, to avoid and … Read moreThe Best Cure for Foot Pain
What are Sweaty Feet? Excessive sweating of the feet is called hyperhidrosis. It’s more common in men than in women, and more common in young adults than older adults. People whose feet sweat excessively often also have problems with excessive sweating of the palms. According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society, 3 percent of the population suffers … Read moreSeattle Sweaty Feet Doctor
What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin condition caused by faster-than-normal turnover of skin cells. Normally, new skin cells rise to the surface of the skin once a month; the old surface skin cells die and slough off while the new cells are moving to the surface. In people who have psoriasis, the new cells … Read moreSeattle Psoriasis Doctor
What Is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. Hypertension occurs when your blood pressure rises and stays above normal over a period of time. Hypertension is often related to atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of plaque in blood vessels, often associated with an increase in your “bad” cholesterol. This condition … Read moreHigh Blood Pressure
What are Arterial Ulcers? Arterial ulcers are ulcers that appear on the foot, heel or ankle because the body cannot deliver nutrient-rich blood to that area. When the skin area of the foot, heel or ankle is deprived of proper blood flow, it kills the tissue and thus an open ulcer develops. This lack of … Read moreSeattle Arterial Ulcer Doctor
What are Pressure Ulcers? When an area of the foot or ankle is subjected to continued friction or pressure, a pressure ulcer can develop. Pressure ulcers will vary from a simple red spot to a severe stage in which there is damage in the tissue and bone. Dr. Hoy has substantial experience and advanced wound care training to … Read moreSeattle Pressure Ulcer Doctor
What are Infected Wounds? An infected wound is simply the result of bacteria taking over the wound after the body failed to heal the broken skin. This is most often seen when a disease such as diabetes has compromised the immune system or the patient does not properly cover or care for the wound. People … Read moreSeattle Infected Wound Doctor
Diabetes impacts more people than ever before and will impact their quality of life. One of the dreadful results of diabetes is diabetic wounds and ulcers on the feet. What are Diabetic Wounds? If you have diabetes and you are concerned for the health of your feet, Dr. Hoy conveniently located in Seattle to help … Read moreSeattle Diabetic Wound Care Doctor
Our bones are important parts of our body, and they are constantly changing and enduring stress. When stress from repetitive loads prevent the bone from being able to repair itself, cracks may begin to form. These cracks can develop into stress fractures, or cracks in the bone that result from repetitive force and/or overuse. The … Read moreSeattle Stress Fractures Doctor
Athlete’s foot is an contagious condition caused by a fungus that results in itchy, burning, dry, and flaking feet. Tinea pedis, the fungus that causes Athlete’s foot, thrives in moist, dark environments such as shower floors, gyms, socks and shoes, common areas, public changing areas, bathrooms, dormitory-style houses, locker rooms, and public swimming pools. Athlete’s … Read moreSeattle Athlete’s Foot Doctor