Blog - Podiatrist in Tyler, TX

New Advances in Bunion Treatment and Prevention
posted: Mar. 25, 2025.

Bunions are a common foot condition that can cause pain, discomfort, and difficulty walking. They occur when the joint at the base of the big toe becomes misaligned, leading to Read more
Podiatric Surgery: Procedures for Correcting Foot and Ankle Problems
posted: May 10, 2024.

When foot and ankle problems persist despite conservative treatments, podiatric surgery may be the only path to relief and improved mobility. Foot and ankle surgery is usually a last resort Read more
Treating Your Bunion Symptoms
posted: Sep. 13, 2023.

Bunions are a common problem. In fact, over half of the women in the United States have developed a bunion at some point, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Read more
What Are Bunions and How Can They Be Treated?
posted: Dec. 01, 2022.

If you have a hard, bony lump on the side of your big toe, it’s probably a bunion. Bunions are caused by a genetic bone deformity which makes your big Read more
Are You Dealing With Bunion Pain?
posted: Aug. 01, 2022.

Find out how to get your bunion pain under control and when to see a podiatrist. A bunion is a painful foot deformity that warrants turning to a podiatrist to learn Read more
Treating Your Bunions
posted: Apr. 01, 2022.

Have you been diagnosed with a bunion? A bunion is a common foot deformity that if left untreated can cause significant pain, swelling, structural changes and even trouble walking. Of Read more
Treating Your Bunions
posted: Jul. 14, 2020.

If you’re dealing with a bunion then you know that this pain is no joke. If you’re dealing with a throbbing, aching pain at the base of your big toe Read more
Bunions: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
posted: Dec. 10, 2018.

Bunions—they're something only an old grandma would have, right? In reality, these bony bumps on the side of the foot and the base of the big toe are very common Read more
Get Rid Of Your Bunion For Good
posted: Sep. 30, 2016.

When bunion pain rules your life, it's time to consider surgery. Dr. James Kent, your Tyler, TX podiatrist at East Texas Foot & Ankle Center, explains how bunion surgery can Read more
Bunions and Your Treatment Options
posted: Mar. 16, 2015.

Find out more about bunion surgery and whether it’s the best option for you and your feet. About Bunions A bunion is a bony protrusion that juts out at the base of Read more