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Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine Feb 20th, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

4 Benefits of Podiatry Apr 20th, 2020

There are a number of injuries, chronic conditions, and illnesses that may affect your foot or ankle. Sports injuries, plantar fasciitis, diabetic foot ulcers: there are a whole host of common and not-so-common foot and ankle issues. This post describes four benefits of podiatry and answers some of your most...

Can Regenerative Medicine Treat Foot and Ankle Problems? Feb 10th, 2020

One of the most exciting things about medicine is that it is always changing and growing. Our understanding of the human body constantly evolves as new discoveries are made, new technologies are developed. Regenerative medicine – treatments that promote the body’s natural healing factors – is one of these relatively new discoveries....

Physicians Partners in Philanthrophy (HonorHealth) Sep 27th, 2018

I am honored to be recognized by HonorHealth and HonorHealth Foundation. It has been a pleasure treating patients at HonorHealth hospitals.

Beautiful new office location with State-of-the-art equipments and treatments. Sep 18th, 2018

Beautiful new office location with State-of-the-art equipments and treatments.

Foot & Ankle Problems Associated With Diabetes Feb 5th, 2018

Foot & Ankle Specialists are an important part of a team of physicians who manage complications associated with diabetes. Diabetes can affect circulation, nerve sensation (feet go numb or tingly), skin health, healing wounds and fighting infections. If you have no other complications with your diabetes, an annual foot and...

Ask a Doc: This could be why your heel is hurting Apr 20th, 2017

Dr. Sana’s latest article in www.azcentral.com about plantar fasciitis, symptoms, causes, diagnostic tests, home treatments, and medical treatments. Question: What is causing my heel to hurt? Answer: While a diagnosis would have to come after a doctor’s examination, it could be plantar fasciitis, which is a foot condition that most commonly occurs...

Phoenix Magazine Top Doctors 2017 Mar 16th, 2017

Congratulations to our Phoenix Magazine Top Doctors for 2017-Dr. Nima Sana!!

Nail Diseases Mar 7th, 2017

Nail diseases are diseases or deformities of the nails. Although the nail is a structure produced by the skin and is a skin appendage, nails diseases have a distinct classification as they have there own signs and symptoms which may relate to other medical conditions. Some nail conditions that show...

Phoenician Foot & Ankle Specialists Feb 15th, 2017

The practice of Dr. Nima Sana, D.P.M., MPH, MHA. We are a comprehensive outpatient podiatry practice providing leading-edge diagnosis, treatment, and surgical services to pediatric, adolescent and adult patients.

Home Meet Dr. Sana New Patients Insurance Services Contact News/blogs Feb 14th, 2017

HOME MEET DR. SANA NEW PATIENTS INSURANCE SERVICES CONTACT NEWS/BLOGS The economic value of specialized lower-extremity medical care by podiatric physicians in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. BACKGROUND: We sought to examine the economic value of specialized lower-extremity medical care by podiatric physicians in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers...

What is Gout (Gouty Arthritis)? Jan 5th, 2017

If the joint of your big toe or ankle is hot, swollen, red and it’s unbearable to allow anything to touch it…there’s a chance you could have Gout or more specifically Podagra (Gout in the big toe). Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by a build-up of Uric...

What is a bunion? Causes and treatment options for painful bunion. Nov 27th, 2016

A bunion is a bony bump that grows on the joint of the big toe. It forms when your big toe pushes against your next toe and forces the joint of your big toe to enlarge and stick out, thus causing pain and irritation. Treatment options vary according to the...

Gift of Appreciation! Nov 2nd, 2016

Patient had a crushed/fractured ankle injury that was repaired by Dr. Sana. After the surgery patient had no pain and very happy with the results. Nothing makes us more happy than feeling appreciated by a patient! We treat all foot and ankle ailments in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Tempe,...

Remembering 9/11. We will never forget!! Sep 10th, 2016

We will never forget – A time to remember those who died, those who saved, and those who carry on. Honor our heroes! We treat all foot and ankle ailments in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Tempe, Glendale. To make an appointment with your Foot & Ankle Specialists call 480-253-9996...

What is Gout, Treatments, and Management. Aug 25th, 2016

Gout is a form of arthritis that causes sudden, severe attacks of pain, tenderness, redness, warmth, and swelling (inflammation) in some joints. It often affects one joint at a time, but may affect a few or even many. The large toe is most often affected, but gout can also affect...

Types of Ankle Sprains, Symptoms and Treatments Aug 20th, 2016

The ankle sprain is the most common orthopedic injury. There are essentially three kinds of ankle sprain: inversion injuries, eversion injuries, and high-ankle sprains (syndesmotic injuries). The inversion type sprain is by far the most common. It’s caused by the foot rolling inwards beyond its normal range of motion. Signs...

Kinesio Taping for Foot & Ankle Jul 16th, 2016

We now offer Kinesio taping for our patients to increase the painless range of motion and muscular power. The method can be used to support the body’s own healing process e.g. through the circulation, lymphatic system and neurophysiology. As for the joint mechanics, Kinesio Taping can be used to increase...

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment and Management Jun 25th, 2016

Background:  Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a compression neuropathy of the posterior tibial nerve as it passes in the anatomical tarsal tunnel, which lies posterior to the medial malleolus and beneath the retinaculum of the flexor muscles of the foot. Symptoms:  When entrapment compresses the nerve, it causes ankle pain and...

What is Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)? Jun 19th, 2016

Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation or, rarely, a cyst. Because there are several potential...

HyProCure Surgery for Painful Flat Foot. May 26th, 2016

HyProCure helps balance your feet. HyProCure™ is a lifetime solution to the devastating effects of talotarsal dislocation; a common foot imbalance that throws both the foot and the entire body out of alignment. It affects millions of people of all ages, and it is the direct cause of many symptoms...