Hammertoe is a condition that can affect any toe except the big toe. It is when one or both joints of the toe bend down, causing the toe to look like a hammer. With the toe in an abnormal position, wearing shoes puts pressure on...
Gout is often portrayed as an “old person’s disease,” but in fact it is most common in 40 to 60 year old men and can actually occur in younger men and women. Gout is a painful condition that affects joints. In the foot, it most...
Did you know that about one in every 1,000 children is born with the deformity known as “Clubfoot” (or as it’s known by its official name, congenital talipes equinovarus)? Clubfoot describes a range of abnormal positions of the foot but usually it’s when the foot...
Although you may not be familiar with the fifth metatarsal, if you’ve fractured it, chances are you’re in pain and need treatment. The fifth metatarsal is the long bone on the outside of your foot that connects to your little toe. How Does the Fifth Metatarsal...
We’ve all been in this position before: we don’t feel well but are not sure if it’s worth calling the doctor. We hope whatever is bothering us will just go away on its own. When it comes to foot wounds, there are some very clear...
Heel pain can have several possible causes including stress fractures, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or even a cyst. The most common cause, however, is plantar fasciitis, sometimes referred to as heel spur syndrome. Only a podiatrist can diagnose the source of your heel pain accurately....
Charcot foot is a condition that can occur in people with neuropathy (nerve damage), and that is why it is a particular concern for diabetic patients. With neuropathy comes a weakening of the bones in the foot, which causes them to fracture easily, even without...
The term “flatfoot” refers to a total or partial collapse of the arch, hence causing the foot to be flat on the ground. If you have flexible flatfoot, it means that your foot is flat when you are standing on it, but when you pick...
Maybe you missed the bottom step or tripped on the curb or landed wrong after that amazing Frisbee catch, but chances are if you’ve sprained your ankle, you know it. Pain, swelling, bruising around the ankle, stiffness and difficulty walking make it pretty obvious. What’s...
What Is A Ganglion Cyst? Have you ever put your shoes on and noticed a strange lump on your foot? This could be a ganglion cyst. A ganglion cyst is a noncancerous lump or swelling that develops on the top of a tendon or a joint....
