Toe deformities are a common condition. The deformity can be flexible or rigid and can increase with weight-bearing. These deformities often become painful depending on shoes worn. This can make it difficult to choose appropriate shoes. There are three primary toe deformities including: Hammertoes Clawed toe ...
If you have painful feet - you might be suffering from Morton’s neuroma. A neuroma is a growth of a nerve - which becomes thickened large and irritated. The nerve is usually involved in sending pain signals up the brain and when it becomes irritated...
What are shin splints? Everyone whos active knows that injuries, bumps, bruises, and pains are all part and parcel with sport. But for some runners the constant ache of shin splints can become a real issue, hindering their race ambitions and sometimes making them leave the...
A fungal nail infection is known by doctors as “Onychomycosis” and will typically result in the unsightly yellowish nail appearance you may have experienced. Fungal nail infections are a common problem and account for around 50 to 60% of abnormal nails seen by family practitioners....
Bunions are known in medical terminology as “Hallux Valgus” deformities - meaning that they cause your big toe to be pushed inwards. It is an incredibly common problem and is said to occur in almost 1 quarter of adults between 18 and 65. In those...
Local pharmacies and shoe stores often sell over-the-counter devices to relieve painful foot symptoms. But these options do not offer lasting pain relief. Since these devices are not specific to your foot or condition, they are not able to correct your biomechanics or restore a...
Everyone waits for the summer to bring out the sandals. Sandals are versatile footwear and often look attractive due to the different colors and styles they come in. However, sandals can be uncomfortable too. Apart from the buckles and straps, very flat foot beds may not...
The cuboid bone is one of the 7 tarsal bones of the foot. If there is an injury to the joints and ligaments surrounding this bone, it is known as cuboid syndrome. A common sign of the cuboid syndrome is pain in the middle of the...
When conservative treatment fails to reduce ankle pain caused by severe arthritis, your doctor may recommend ankle arthrodesis, commonly referred to as ankle fusion. The goal is to relieve pain and maintain or improve ankle function. Here’s what you can expect after the procedure. Ankle Arthritis...
Athlete are always on their feet, running, jumping, while your feet take a beating. But damage and injuries to the feet can be prevented if athletes visited a podiatrist regularly. Here are 9 reasons why an athlete should visit the foot and ankle doctor. Your sport...