Foot & Ankle Health Library

Plain-language guides from Big Sky Foot & Ankle on the problems we see every day across Southwest Montana, with every article sourced to trusted medical organizations.

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Sudden or severe pain, a wound that won't heal, or signs of infection? Don't wait on an article. Call Butte & Anaconda at (406) 782-2278 or Bozeman, Ennis & Harlowton at (406) 587-8478.

Skin & nails

Foot Care Skin & nails

Winter Foot Care in Montana: Frostbite, Chilblains and Trench Foot

How to spot and prevent frostbite, chilblains and trench foot in your feet this Montana winter, what to do right away, and when to get care.

Big Sky Foot & Ankle Institute · 5 min read
Foot Conditions Skin & nails

A Look at Painful Plantar Warts

Plantar warts are caused by HPV and can be surprisingly painful. Learn what they look like, how to tell them apart from calluses, and how podiatrists treat them.

Big Sky Foot & Ankle Institute · 4 min read
Foot Care Skin & nails

Easy Ways to Prevent and Treat an Ingrown Toenail

Ingrown toenails are painful but often preventable. Learn how to prevent them, when safe home care is appropriate, and when to see a podiatrist.

Big Sky Foot & Ankle Institute · 4 min read
Foot Care Skin & nails

Athlete's Foot: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Learn about athlete's foot (tinea pedis) — causes, symptoms, how to treat it at home, and when to see a podiatrist.

Big Sky Foot & Ankle Institute · 4 min read
Foot Conditions Skin & nails

Toenail Fungus: What It Looks Like, Why It Happens and How It's Treated

What toenail fungus looks like, what causes it, why it matters more with diabetes or poor circulation, how it's treated, and when to see a podiatrist.

Big Sky Foot & Ankle Institute · 6 min read
Podiatry Skin & nails

When to See a Podiatrist for Ingrown Toenails

Learn when home care is safe for an ingrown toenail and when to call a podiatrist. Signs of infection, what happens in-office, and the permanent correction option.

Big Sky Foot & Ankle Institute · 4 min read

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