Morton’s neuroma is the most common cause of neuroma that develops in the foot. It involves the thickening of the skin around the nerves of the third and fourth toe. While it is a benign growth, it can cause an extreme amount of pain and...
Stress fractures are a relatively common occurrence, and typically the result of some kind of repetitive physical activity. They present as a very thin, hairline fracture along a bone as opposed to a bone-breaking in half. Most stress fractures occur in the foot or lower...
Most people have probably suffered from an ingrown toenail at least once in their lives. It is a common condition that can occur on any toenail but is most likely to happen in the big toenail. Ingrown toenails are a painful condition that can happen...
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...