Ankle Fracture? Don’t Wait for Treatment

Toenail fungus develops when fungi infect a toenail and begin changing its color, thickness, or texture. The infection usually starts near the edge or corner of the nail and can spread across it. Signs include yellow or white discoloration, thickening, and brittle or crumbly edges. The nail can also become difficult to trim. In more…

Plantar fibromatosis is a condition characterized by the development of benign fibrous nodules within the plantar fascia, the thick connective tissue along the bottom of the foot. These firm lumps are typically located in the arch, and may gradually increase in size. Symptoms can include localized pain, tenderness, swelling, and discomfort while walking or standing,…

Foot pain from diabetes is a common and serious condition that develops when prolonged high blood sugar damages nerves and blood vessels. This condition is known as diabetic neuropathy and often affects the feet first, due to their distance from the heart and reduced circulation. Over time, nerve damage disrupts normal sensation, making it difficult…

Sever’s disease is a heel condition seen in growing children, especially during growth spurts when bones develop quickly. It involves irritation of the growth plate at the back of the heel, an area of soft, developing bone. Several risk factors increase the chance of Sever’s disease. High-impact activities like running and jumping place repeated stress…

Do you work on your feet all day and find your feet in pain? Don’t go to work in pain each day. Your foot pain can be treated, and we can help.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack healthy joints. This ongoing inflammation can damage the bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments in the feet. As the condition progresses, patients can develop painful deformities that make standing and walking more difficult. The toes can change position, the arch can become unstable,…