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Whether you know of them as “shoe inserts” or “insoles,” orthotics are used by foot doctors to address a wide range of their patients’ foot issues as well as to prevent them in the first place. Orthotics not only benefit people who have flatfoot or high arches, but also those who are in physically active…
Wearing shoes that are ill-fitting is not just a matter of comfort. If your shoes are too narrow in width or too tight in the toes, you could eventually develop debilitating problems with your feet. Choosing style over support can lead to a host of different foot problems such as corns, calluses, bunions, ingrown toenails,…
Plantar fasciitis is a common orthopedic condition that affects the feet. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that connects the heel of your foot to your toes. When the plantar fascia becomes irritated, it can cause a variety of chronic symptoms. The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain. What is…
Anyone can suffer from a broken ankle. As Americans are getting older and are maintaining an active lifestyle through their 70s, 80s, and beyond, doctors have seen an increase in the number of broken ankle cases among their patients. Fortunately, a broken ankle does not mean the end of enjoying an active lifestyle. However, it…
Foot pain that turns chronic can affect your quality of life. It is described as a pain that comes and goes or persists for weeks, months, or even years. Foot pain may be dull, sharp, stabbing, or shooting and is often felt in the heel of the foot or at the base of the toes….
The tarsal tunnel is located in your ankle and is what makes your ankles flexible. The tarsal tunnel is a canal in the ankle that is a collection of bones, blood vessels, nerves, tendons, and ligaments. It is similar to your carpal tunnel, which is located in your forearm. The posterior tibial nerve passes through…
If you live a particularly active lifestyle, you’ve probably heard the terms “sports medicine” and “sports medicine physician” or even “sports doctor.” You might have also assumed that these physicians and specialists only treat professional or college-level athletes. A sports medicine physician actually specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and high-impact injuries…
Protecting your feet is another addition to the list of things you have to be extra mindful of as a diabetic. Peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage could prevent you from feeling pain, which is the first sign that something is wrong. As a result, an ulcer or blister could develop without you even noticing. Doctors…
Gout is a form of arthritis. It is a condition that causes severe attacks of pain and other symptoms during flareups. Unlike other forms of arthritis, you may feel perfectly fine for months before a flareup occurs. Most of the time, the flareups come without reason and can even develop while you are resting. Gout…
Hammertoe is a foot deformity that occurs when the muscles, ligaments, or tendons responsible for holding the toe in a straight position become injured or damaged. Hammertoe refers to an abnormal bend in the middle joint of a toe. It is most common in the second, third, and fourth toes. While hammertoe doesn’t always cause…
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