Delta Foot and Ankle
We proudly serve the New Orleans area with two convenient locations in Metairie and LaPlace.
We offer the most innovative foot and ankle treatment methods available.
Do Your Child's Feet Hurt? Get your child's feet examined.
How to Best Care For Elderly Feet Since it's said that 75% of seniors experience foot problems as they age, it stands to reason that foot care is an important part of their overall health care. If seniors maintain the health of their feet, they will be able to stay active longer, keep better balance and prevent falls (a key...
Diabetes Can Cause Complications in the Feet Diabetic Foot Care
Key Differences Between Store-Bought and Custom Orthotics While at first glance, you may assume that there is no difference between over-the-counter (OTC) insoles and custom orthotics, a closer look reveals several key distinctions. OTC insoles are a “one-size-fits-most,” generic approach to supporting your feet. Custom orthotics are custo...
When Gout Flares up in the Big Toe Joint If your big toe joint suddenly gets hot, red, swollen, and very painful, you could be having a gout flare. Gout is an arthritic condition that develops when excessive amounts of uric acid in the body cluster and crystallize on joints—most commonly the big toe joint. Symptoms from a gout flare....
Wounds That Don't Heal Need to Be Checked Diabetic foot screening is a must for good foot health.
Top 9 Foot Care Tips for Elderly Adults If you are a caregiver for an aging adult, helping them take care of their feet can help keep them healthy, active and improve their quality of life. Healthy feet can also help older adults avoid falls and broken bones. Here are the top nine things you can do to promote better foot health in an elde...
How to Deal With Chronic Foot Pain Foot Pain
Causes and Treatments for Toenail Infections Onychomycosis, also known more commonly as a toenail fungus, is an infection that causes the toenails to become discolored, yellow, thick, and brittle. There are a variety of fungi that cause toenail fungus, and they tend to thrive in dark, warm, and moist environments like sweaty shoes, shower...
Choosing Work Footwear That Works Here are a few tips on finding the perfect fit in your work boots or work shoes. First, the shoe/boot should be snug, but not tight. The back of the shoe or boot should hug (but not cut into) the heel, and the ball of your foot should lay comfortably in the ball of the shoe. There should b...
It's Time for Beautiful Feet You don't have to suffer from toenail fungus.
Sinus Tarsi Syndrome Sinus tarsi syndrome (STS) is a condition that causes pain along the outside of the foot, underneath the ankle. STS is thought to be caused by an unstable subtalar foot joint, brought about by recurrent ankle sprains and trauma. It is particularly common in athletes who play sports that require a lo...
Healing the Pain of Plantar Fasciitis If you have a stabbing pain on the bottom of your foot near the heel that is worse first thing in the morning when you get up, you may have plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a very common cause of heel pain, occurring when the plantar fascia—a fibrous band of tissue on the sole of the fo...
The Importance of Treating Foot Wounds When the outer layers of the skin on the feet are damaged and expose deeper tissues, it is known as a foot wound or ulcer. These wounds can occur from issues such as wearing shoes that don’t fit correctly, as well as an injury or trauma to the feet. If these wounds are left untreated, they may...
Heel Pain Can Be Treated! You don't have to live with heel pain.
Causes and Caring for Blisters on the Foot There are many causes of blisters, which are small sacs of fluid that form on the body. One of the main causes is new, tight, or ill-fitting shoes. The harder areas of the shoe can rub against your heels, soles, and toes, and if the friction is repeated for long periods, blisters often for...
The Three Types of Orthotics Orthotics are special shoe inserts that are designed to help correct a variety of foot related issues by relieving pressure or realigning the feet. They can also help reduce pain in the feet, knees, and lower back. There are three common types of orthotics known as soft, rigid, and semi-rigid. Soft....
Are Bunions Genetic? A bunion is a bony growth that occurs at the base of the big toe joint. Thought to be caused by faulty foot mechanics, bunions are often hereditary, meaning that they run in families. Wearing tight shoes with pointed toes can make bunions more likely to develop. Other than the deformity itself, symp...
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Foot and Ankle Edema in Pregnancy Pregnant women often experience swelling, or edema, in their feet and ankles. This occurs due to the natural increase in fluids throughout the body during pregnancy. Gravity pulls fluids down, causing them to pool at the feet and ankles. Swelling usually begins between the 22nd and 27th weeks of pre...
How Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Affect the Feet In Rheumatoid Arthritis, the tissue lining within healthy joints is attacked by the body’s own immune system. This is very painful and can lead to joint damage and bone erosion. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a systemic disease, which can occur throughout the entire body. It often affects the feet, t...
Do You Suffer From Painful Feet? Hammertoes can be corrected.
Taking Steps Toward a Lifetime of Healthy Feet Taking care of our feet will help you to stay active and mobile throughout your lifetime. One of the best paths to healthy feet is to wear good shoes that fit well, are supportive, and have plenty of room in the toe box and proper cushioning on the sole and heel. Maintaining a healthy weight is...
Cryotherapy for Plantar Warts A wart on the sole of your foot, also known as a plantar wart, is a benign, fleshy growth that is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Plantar warts are often painless and can go away on their own, however, this is not always the case. Warts can cause pain or discomfort if they are in area...
Does Your Ankle Hurt Out of Nowhere? While most of the time ankle pain generates from an injury, it sometimes occurs without an obvious incident you can pin point it back to. Ankle pain can actually occur due to a variety of underlying causes that you may not have considered, including arthritis. The 3 types of arthritis that...
How Older Adults Can Promote Foot and Ankle Health With age comes drier skin, brittle nails, decreased cushioning on bones, and even poor circulation. All of these factors can make foot and ankle health challenging. That is why it is important for older adults to be proactive about their foot and ankle health and help avoid problems from occurring.....
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Metairie, LA
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401 Veterans Boulevard, Suite 207
Metairie, 70005
With offices located in Metairie, LaPlace and Lutcher, LA, Delta Foot and Ankle has the equipment an
1801 Clearview Pkwy
Metairie, 70001
Welcome to Panepinto Podiatry foot medicine and surgery. We are now scheduling established and new patient appointments, starting June 1, 2012. For more information give us a call ...
3939 Houma Boulevard Building 6 Suite 224
Metairie, 70006