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THIS MONTH'S FEATURE
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PODIATRIC MEDICINE
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SPORTS INJURIES of the Lower Extremities
- Overview
- Shoes Socks and Orthotics
- Prevention and Treatment of Common Skin Injuries to the Feet
- Prevention and Treatment of Forefoot Injuries
- Prevention and Treatment of Midfoot Injuries
- Prevention and Treatment of Rearfoot Injuries
- Prevention and Treatment of Ankle Injuries
- Prevention and Treatment of Leg Injuries
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DIABETES AND YOUR FEET
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HEEL PAIN
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WOUND MANAGEMENT
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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Xanthomas are cholesterol deposits that appear in the Achilles tendon. High cholesterol levels can cause the formation of these cholesterol deposits, which appear as small lumps. Aside from treating the underlying cholesterol problem, treatment for xanthomas may require taking a biopsy of the lesion but leaving the nodules intact.