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Hikers and hunters: Long, vigorous hikes take toll on feet, ankles Sep 15th, 2023

Contact: Ryan Murphy, DPM, FACFAS586-263-4411 (Troy, MI) –As brightly colored leaves dazzle the fall landscape, hikers and hunters nationwide will migrate to mountains, woods and fields, but many, unfortunately, are ill prepared for the beating their feet will take, warns a local foot and ankle surgeon. Hikers, hunters and others...

Crossover Toe Can Cause Serious Pain Aug 24th, 2023

Ryan Murphy, DPM, FACFAS586-263-4411 Surgical procedure can correct crossover toe and keep you active Crossover toe is a common foot problem that can inhibit physical activity because of pain that it can cause, but outpatient surgery can correct the deformity and keep people active and on their feet.Individuals with hammertoes,...

Help on the Way for Painful Pressure Areas Feb 24th, 2021

Are you a person who has pain in the foot or the heel when you’re walking barefoot? Do you get calluses on the front of your foot from pressure areas? Have you noticed that you don't have any fat on the bottoms of your feet? The doctors at Hosey and...

Advanced Biologics for Foot & Ankle Pain, Wound Care, and More! Dec 13th, 2020

Foot and ankle pain got you down?  Have you been diagnosed with an inflammatory condition like tendonitis, bursitis, or arthritis which has not been improving with first line therapies?  Have you been told that surgery is your only next step?  Here at Hosey & Murphy Foot and Ankle Center(s) we...

Soccer season: Prime time for foot, ankle injuries Sep 16th, 2020

Soccer season: Prime time for foot, ankle injuries Clinton Township, MI -- Soccer season is in full swing and the doctors at Hosey and Murphy Foot and Ankle Centers strongly urges parents and coaches to think twice before coaxing young, injury-prone soccer players to “play through” foot and ankle pain....

Going Barefoot in the Summer! Jul 1st, 2020

Going barefoot? Beware!   Tips for a safer barefoot summer in Clinton Township, MI   Clinton Township, MI - Parents and families can prevent cuts, puncture wounds and other injuries from going barefoot by following some simple recommendations from Hosey and Murphy Foot and Ankle Centers   Shoes are the...

Caution with Lawn Mowers and Foot Injuries Jun 1st, 2020

  Power Mowers Pose Danger to Feet Thousands of Foot Injuries Can be Prevented Each Year   Sterling Heights, MI -- Lawn care season is back in the metro Detroit area and if your lawn is anything like mine, it requires constant attention. This maintenance is not problem free for...

Running Shoe Guide May 5th, 2020

Running and Shoe Guide 2020 In today’s difficult times, it is of utmost importance that we continue to focus on healthy, active lifestyles (while practicing proper social distancing measures), in order to be in our best physical and mental states of health.  That being said, as the spring season comes...

Hosey and Murphy Foot and Ankle - About the Practice Apr 20th, 2020

Hosey and Murphy Foot and Ankle Centers, as we know it today, has deep roots and a long standing history in the communities of which we serve.  From a single clinic with one doctor and three employees to a large, three practice facility, with four full time physicians and over...

What is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon? Apr 19th, 2020

  What is a Podiatrist (and what can they do or not do)? This is a question I get asked all the time so hopefully you can find some clarification in this blog post.   Foot and ankle surgeons are the surgical specialists of the podiatric profession. They provide complete...

Welcome to the new Hosey and Murphy Foot and Ankle Center Blog Apr 17th, 2020

  Hello, and welcome to the new Hosey and Murphy Foot and Ankle Center blog!    We know that information has become increasingly accessible and important for patients to come across easily. The problem is that sometimes it’s hard to know what information is reliable and what is not. We...