Town Square Family Foot Care has permanently closed.

Dr. Scholz has accepted a position as a Podiatrist in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at University of Iowa Health Care. If you’d like to schedule an appointment, call 319-356-2223.

If you would like to have your records sent to another provider, please send a record release form found on our website, 341foot.com, to our secure email contactus@341foot.net.

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foot and ankle fractures

When the foot or ankle experiences trauma, a fracture may occur. Causes of foot and ankle fractures can vary. In some cases, an obvious impact to the foot or a fall can be behind a fracture. Fractures can also occur because of increased stress on the bone over time. The location of the fracture can often give your podiatrist information on how the fracture occurred.

Pain, especially when bearing weight, is a telltale sign of a fracture. Limping due to this pain is a further sign of a foot or ankle fracture. Other symptoms include inflammation, bruising, deformity, and tenderness. A deformity may occur due to a shift in bone alignment or a joint dislocation near the fracture. While pain is a significant symptom of breakage, a patient who has nerve damage or who has diabetes may not feel this pain. In this instance, your podiatrist will look for additional signs to determine whether a fracture has occurred.

If you are experiencing severe pain, cannot walk without limping, have an open wound near the suspected break, or have numbness or tingling in the toes, you should see your podiatrist.

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