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Are you dealing with the discomfort of ingrown toenails and also managing diabetes? The two might be more connected than you think. This article delves into why these conditions often occur together and why you may need professional care for your ingrown t

Do you know how your feet change as you age? From your arch flattening to the development of foot conditions, understanding these changes can help you take control of your foot health.

If you're tired of the persistent itch and discomfort caused by recurrent athlete's foot, discover three steps to help you combat this nagging condition here.

Contrary to popular opinion, there are multiple causes of heel pain beyond plantar fasciitis. Learn more about other common causes of heel pain and how to recognize them here. 

If you've been dealing with stubborn corns and calluses, your favorite shoes might be the culprit. This article explains how this might happen and provides expert tips to help you achieve healthy, callus-free feet.

Is an ankle sprain slowing you down? Speed up your recovery and get back on your feet in no time with these proven strategies. Read on to learn more.

If you've been struggling with bothersome warts on your feet, the good news is there are many effective and safe ways to get rid of them. Read on to learn more.

Heel spur pain can make walking and going about your daily activities challenging. Fortunately, there are ways to manage the pain and improve your quality of life. Read on to learn how.

Arthritis is a painful condition that can affect the joints in your feet. Learn more about how it develops and how you can have a fully functioning life with this condition.

Ingrown toenails are common, and there’s no need to worry in many cases. However, sometimes an ingrown toenail can become infected, requiring a visit to the podiatrist. Learn more about the signs here.

Living with bunion pain is challenging and limits your daily functioning. Surgery is one treatment option; however, here are five ways to ease your pain before considering surgery.

Ankle replacement surgery is a final resort for treatment for ankle surgery. It’s vital to reduce pain and help you walk with ease.

Do you have persistent heel pain? You might have a condition called plantar fasciitis. Learn more about it and how we treat it here.

Our board-certified podiatrists at the Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery offer treatment for ankle fractures in Burbank, CA.

If you are experiencing chronic inflammation, irritation, and foot pain due to bunions, bunion surgery could help. Bunions do not heal on their own so some type of treatment is always needed.

How bunion surgery from your podiatrists in Burbank, Santa Clarita, and Northridge, CA, can help your feet

If you have questions about caring for diabetic feet, we can provide you with answers. When you have diabetes, maintaining proper foot care is even more critical to preventing foot problems that could lead to infections, amputation...

An ankle replacement performed by your Northridge, Santa Clarita and Burbank, CA, podiatrists at Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery could be the solution to your chronic pain and stiffness.

The ankle is made up of three bones and when one or more of these bones is broken, that’s considered an ankle fracture. An ankle fracture can range from mild to severe, depending on how many bones are broken and how severe each break is.

The podiatrists in Burbank, CA, can help you heal from a fractured ankle If you fracture your ankle, you may be wondering just how long it’s going to take for your fractured ankle to heal.

Ankle pain is often debilitating because of the importance this joint plays on your bodily support. Thankfully, various innovations have helped to make this problem more easily treatable.

What is a Bunion? Bunions are a bony protrusion located on the inside of your foot at the joint of your big toe where it meets the rest of your foot.

The podiatrists of the Los Angeles Institute of Foot and Ankle Surgery provide comprehensive foot and ankle care at our locations in Northridge, Santa Clarita, and Burbank, CA.

It’s important that you are doing everything you can to protect your feet against diabetic-related complications. Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? If so, you probably know just how important it is to properly care for your feet,...

If you have sustained damage to your ankle and are struggling with chronic pain and instability, ankle reconstruction surgery could provide relief. The entire ankle joint, or just a portion of it, can be replaced with an artificial implant.

Most people take their feet for granted until a problem arises. But take a minute to think about the work they do. The average person takes around 7,000 steps per day, and your feet bear the weight of your body with every step,...

Could you be dealing with a fractured ankle? Read on to find out. An injury to the ankle can often present with symptoms of pain, swelling and bruising, so it isn’t always easy to figure out if you are dealing with a strain, sprain or a fracture...

Find out whether it may be time to get bunion surgery. When it comes to treating a bunion, surgery usually isn’t always necessary. If caught early enough, our Burbank, CA, podiatrists can work with you to modify your lifestyle...

Find out how to properly care for your feet to prevent complications. Diabetes is a chronic health problem that doesn’t just affect your blood sugar levels. It also has a serious impact on many systems and parts of the body.

In 2009, Tom Harper was involved in a devastating motorcycle accident, which shattered his ankle, pelvis, and hip; landing him in the hospital in critical condition.

Dr. Hagopjanian will be making an appearance on KCAL news at 2pm Tuesday November 6 at 2pm. Be sure to tune in!

Dr. Armen Hagopjanian and his entire team would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and useful postings about podiatric health care and our practice.