Every year, there are millions of people dealing with foot and ankle issues. Foot and ankle injuries are extremely common among athletes and physically active individuals. Injuries can be sudden and acute, or they can be the result of a build up of repetitive forces in the ankle or foot causing microscopic damage to the […]
Foot bursitis is a condition that makes an area around a joint or bone painful, red, and swollen. It can affect both children and adults. Along with the pain, it can also contribute to mobility issues. It is caused by inflammation of fluid-filled sacs called bursae. Typically, these sacs are cushions to nearby joints between […]
Corn, calluses, and blisters are common conditions that affect the skin. They often occur on the feet, though they may occur on other areas of the body, such as the hands. This article will address these common conditions and how you can best treat them to heal the skin and get back on your feet! […]
An ingrown toenail is a common condition accounting for 20% of all foot problems in primary care. It can develop in any nails but often affects the big toenails. If you have such a condition, then you’re probably experiencing discomfort, especially when you move around. Fortunately, ingrown toenails can easily be avoided and, if caught […]
Have you experienced significant heel pain in your foot? If so, you may have plantar fasciitis. The cause of plantar fasciitis involves inflammation of the band that runs along the bottom of the foot. Patients often experience a stabbing sensation in the heel, usually in the morning. As you get up and walk around, the […]
An Achilles tendon injury is a rupture that occurs on the back of your lower leg. It is most common in athletes, but others may also be susceptible to the injury. What is an Achilles tendon? The achilles tendon connects the muscles of the back of your calf to the heel bone. A rupture can […]
A hammertoe (also known as a mallet toe) is a toe deformity that occurs when there is an imbalance in the muscles and tendons that usually hold the toe straight. It presents as an abnormal bend in the middle joint of the toe, nearest to the toenail. It most often occurs in the second, third, […]
If you have noticed a change in the joint of your big toe, you may have a bunion. Bunions most often affect the big toe and cause the toe to incline towards the second toe instead of staying straight ahead. Because it pushes the big toe towards the second toe, it causes the joint to […]
Having flat feet is very common and it is one of the reasons why people would need corrective foot repair. In fact, it is estimated that at least 25% of Americans live with flat feet. Flat feet is not a disease but rather, a deformity. However, while some people who have flat feet do not […]
