Custom foot orthotics can treat many foot and ankle problems. Here are answers to some common questions about orthotics. Q: What are foot orthotics? A: Orthotics are shoe inserts that are used to – relieve pressure reduce pain correct imbalances adjust a biomechanical issue help heal a...
The foot is made up of several bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that work together. If one or more of the muscles weaken, a hammertoe may develop. It is a foot deformity in which the second toe bends at the middle joint, resembling a hammer....
Growth plate fractures are common among children and young adults because their bones are still growing. Growth plate fractures can be extremely painful and can limit what a child can do while it heals. There are many different treatment options available if your child has...
Brachymetatarsia is more commonly referred to as short toe syndrome, and it can cause one or more toes to be abnormally shorter than the others. This can lead to complications with walking, balance, and coordination. Depending on the toe that brachymetatarsia effects, it can cause...
Many people accept joint aches and stiffness as a normal part of aging. However, it is usually because of a condition, known as arthritis. Apart from being degenerative, there are a variety of various types of arthritis. Two most commonly known types of arthritis are...
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that results in intensely itchy patches on the skin of your feet and between your toes. Other symptoms of Athlete’s foot include dry, flaking skin, redness and, even oozing blisters from a secondary bacterial infection. An experienced podiatrist can help...
An ankle cheilectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a bone spur from the ankle joint, typically from the talus or tibia. Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes are very common and often form where bones meet each other — that is...
Bunions can cause nagging discomfort throughout the day and restrict daily movements. They can quickly turn from a bump on your toe, to a painful deformity. However, if caught and treated early, it can be prevented from developing into a serious issue. Bunion – Signs It usually...
Bone spurs, or osteophytes, are bone overgrowths that commonly form where two bones come together. Normally, foot bone spurs are painless, but when exposed to pressure, bone spurs can make the excess bone rub against nerve endings or soft tissues, causing pain. Causes of Foot Bone...
Foot infections are the most complications of diabetes mellitus that lead to hospitalization. It is the most common cause of nontraumatic lower-extremity amputation. Diabetic foot infections, both involving the skin (cellulitis) and the bone (osteomyelitis) are very common in patients with poorly controlled DM. These infections...