Pain in the ball of your foot can be caused by a variety of conditions, but one of the most prevalent is Morton’s neuroma. A neuroma is a nerve condition caused by tissue thickening that causes numbness, tingling, and pain. When it happens in the ball of the foot it usually occurs between the third […]
Having improperly treated high arches can contribute to many feet and ankle injuries including ankle sprains, tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis. People who have high arches may also experience instability and falls which can be particularly problematic in elderly patients. An easy test you can perform to see if you have very high arches is to […]
When you are hobbled with an Achilles tendon injury, you can really appreciate the formidable task that this largest tendon in your body performs. It connects your calf muscle to your foot at the heel and provides the strength and agility for walking, running, and even just standing. But sometimes this incredibly strong, rope-like tendon […]
While we often think of skin cancer as something that strikes due to sun exposure in the summer, the fact is that it can occur at any time of year and when that occurrence happens to be on your feet, it often goes unnoticed until the cancer has spread. The skin cancer called melanoma is […]
Clubfoot is a congenital condition that shows up in a rather large number of kids with estimates indicating that one out of every thousand newborns will eventually exhibit the disorder. It is characterized by an inward turning of the ankle joint that can cause the soles of the feet to face inward. The condition can […]
Bunions are a toe abnormality that affects the big toe and sometimes the little toe—in which case it is called a bunionette. In either case, the affected toe pushes into the other toes while a bony bump develops on the top or side of said toe. This lateral pushing can cause a variety of other […]
November is diabetes awareness month, so keep in mind that a sometimes crippling injury that can happen to diabetes patients is called Charcot Foot disorder. In this potentially terrible situation, the sufferer is unaware that their foot may have completely collapsed and they can even walk around on this disfigured foot because the person doesn’t […]
Orthotic shoe inserts can be created by your foot doctor to fit your exact foot shape. They can add support where needed and redirect pressure away from problem areas. Not only do custom orthotic shoe inserts treat foot and ankle problems, but also they can treat the gait abnormalities that so often contribute to pain […]
Your feet are made up of numerous components, including thirty joints, which makes them one of the primary locations for arthritic conditions to develop. Three common types of arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and trauma induced arthritis. The symptoms of the different types of arthritis tend to get worse as you age, and they consist […]
There are quite a few of the more well-known and obvious sources of heel pain including a heel fracture (ouch!), bone spur, and Achilles tendon rupture (that’s a really bad one). But the source of heel pain can also be more innocuous and difficult to pinpoint often requiring further investigation and testing involving imaging studies […]