Lonestar Foot & Ankle Group

08/06/2026

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07/04/2026

On the 4th of July we keep up the family business

07/02/2026

We will be closed Thursday July 2nd in observance of July 4th and Americas 250th birthday! Be safe and thankful for our freedom!

06/04/2026

Do your feet feel like they are on fire, suffering from neuropathy? New Qutenza Treatment covered by Medicare 🙌

02/04/2026

Jayme R. Cornwell, DPM, is a Granbury, Texas native who is proud to serve the community she calls home. She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

During her second year of medical school, Dr. Cornwell was selected for clinical training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, a nationally recognized leader in diabetic foot care and limb salvage. There, she trained alongside world-renowned foot and ankle surgeons, including Dr. Lawrence Harkless and Dr. Thomas Zgonis. She was also mentored by Dr. Larry Lavery, a leading authority in diabetic limb salvage, as well as Dr. LaFontaine, now a professor at the South Texas podiatry school.

Dr. Cornwell completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas, followed by an advanced limb salvage fellowship under the direction of Dr. Lawrence Lavery.

Following residency, Dr. Cornwell practiced in a high-volume podiatric medical and surgical practice and wound care clinic in Killeen, Texas. She later returned to Granbury to establish her own practice and provide high-quality foot and ankle care to the community where she was raised.

In 2012, Dr. Cornwell founded LoneStar Foot & Ankle Group, PLLC in Granbury, Texas. She is dedicated to conservative treatment approaches whenever possible and believes strongly in involving patients in the decision-making process. Her mission is to restore foot and ankle health while helping patients remain active and independent.

Dr. Cornwell is an active member of the Granbury community and serves on two city boards. She is a proud mother of two and a faithful follower of her Lord Jesus Christ.

12/13/2025

Christmas Celebration 2025

12/13/2025

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12/06/2025

Teach them early….

01/08/2025

Can Plantar Fasciitis Be Cured? | Plantar Fasciitis Heel Pain

Do you have a sharp pain on the bottom of your foot near your heel when you first step down in the morning? The number one cause of heel pain in the US is a condition called Plantar Fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a soft tissue structure in the bottom of all of our feet that connects from the the heel bone to the bottom of all five toes. The plantar fascia works like a bowstring to help stabilize the arch. As we walk, all of our arches fall naturally. This is called pronation and acts as a built in shock absorber for our feet. As the arch falls, it puts an increased stretch on the plantar fascia. Plantar Fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia tissue tears away from the heel bone. This is not typically a complete tear, but very small micro tears. This creates an inflammatory response and pain.

The treatment of Plantar Fasciitis is to heal the tear and get the soft tissue structure to grow back onto the heel bone. Here are the top seven things to try to help get rid of Plantar Fasciitis:

Activity Modification - Running, dancing and any type of weight bearing exercises and working out should be modified or stopped. Rest your foot, put it up and sit as much as possible.
Supportive Shoes - Some examples of supportive shoes can be found here at HealthyFeetStore.com. These shoes should be worn from the time you wake up until you go to bed.
Arch Supports - These will help preserve or slow down arch collapse (pronation) which will reduce the work load on the fascia. Some great arch supports can be found at HealthyFeetStore.com.
Night Splint - A splint that you wear at night while you sleep is called a night splint. It helps hold your foot at a 90 degree angle to your leg. This is the position you want the fascia to heal in. This will also help reduce that painful first step out of bed in the morning. You can purchase a night splint at HealthyFeetStore.com.
Anti-inflammatory Medication - Typically over the counter medicines like Motrin or Advil (dosage as directed on the bottle) will help with inflammation.
Ice - 3x per day helps reduce inflammation, you can even use a frozen water bottle and roll your foot back and forth on it.
Calf Stretches - Lightly stretch your calf muscles, as it reduces tension through the fascia and Achilles.
Although this condition can last for awhile and unfortunately, come and go with time, it is common and does respond well to the suggestions above. For more severe cases, there are some things that your Podiatrist may try which include steroid injection, shock wave or laser therapies and even, surgery.