Be Careful Hanging Christmas Lights!

Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado Blog Be Careful Hanging Christmas Lights!

Every year in the week following Thanksgiving, we see an increase in heel (calcaneal) fractures and other injuries associated with falling off ladders or roofs when hanging Christmas lights.  Please remember to take appropriate precautions to avoid falling and suffering an injury.

If you have fallen or suffered a foot or ankle injury, the team at the Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado is here to help you.  Dr. Hinderland and Dr. Cameron are both expertly trained to help you with both surgical and nonsurgical management of your injury.  Call our Colorado Springs podiatrist today at 719-488-4664, so we can help you!

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