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Your ankle serves a critical role in helping you stand and walk. Without good ankle function, you won’t be able to do a lot of things, such as doing chores around the house, going out for a run, or even traveling to and from work. If you’ve sprained your ankle and think you can treat…
If you have chronic foot issues and have tried conservative methods to remedy it, you may be a good candidate for foot surgery. If this is the case, you should consider getting an arthroscopic foot surgery instead of a tradition foot surgery. Arthroscopic foot surgery, unlike traditional foot surgery, utilizes a fiber-optic viewing camera and…
Tibial tendon dysfunction – better known as flat foot – is a common condition that is recognized by either no arch or a very low arch, and is often caused by overpronating or rolling the feet inward whilst running, walking or standing. Flat foot is also common in infants. A question often asked of podiatrists…
Children can get many of the same foot problems as adults, but some conditions may take on different characteristics, and some may occur more frequently in children due to their active lifestyles, sensitive skin, and developing bodies. The most common foot and ankle issues seen in children and teens include: Heel Pain Heel pain in…
Athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is a fungal infection that typically starts between the toes and spreads to other areas of the foot. It is called “athlete’s foot” because it usually occurs in people who wear tightly supportive shoes and whose feet sweat in them without air, thereby creating a suitable environment for fungal…
Our feet contain a quarter of the total number of bones in our whole bodies – as well as tendons, ligaments, and muscles holding them all together. Feet play a vital role in activities like walking, running, and jumping, all while supporting our full body weight. Unfortunately, this makes them vulnerable to injury. Sports injuries…
A broken ankle can bring your daily life to a screeching halt. A fracture in the ankle will prevent you from performing the most basic of tasks, such as walking. Once the fracture heals, a lot of people think they are good to go. However, this is not true. Even if your ankle fracture has…
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edges or corners of a toenail grow into the surrounding skin. While it may seem like a minor injury, it can result in redness, swelling, and pain. Typically, an ingrown toenail will grow out on its own. However, in some cases, an ingrown nail can cause significant pain or…
Medial tibial stress syndrome – shin splints – is a common injury among athletes and those who spend a good amount of time on their feet. Shin splints are characterized by tenderness and pain within the shinbone. The condition – and the pain – can become worse with the pounding and vibrations that accompany running…
Bunions are the result of pressure forcing the bones in the joint of your big toe to become misaligned, resulting in a large, often painful and sometimes fluid-filled bump. In addition to the bunion itself, the skin covering the bunion can become inflamed and sore and can, over time, start to thicken, resulting in painful…
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