We often hear about people getting skin and ear infections, but did you know infections can occur in your bones? Osteomyelitis is a rare but serious condition affecting all ages. In children, the infection usually strikes the long bones in the arms and legs, while in adults, common areas of infection are the vertebrae, hips, […]
Author: Dr. Edwin "Trey" W. Nunnery
Common Ankle Injuries: Sprains and Fractures
Temperatures are dropping in the Syracuse area, making roads slippery, so be extra cautious when outside to prevent injuries. If you fall or feel any pain following exercise, seeing a foot care professional is the safest and fastest way to get to the core of the problem. Syracuse Podiatry serves Onondaga County and is equipped […]
Healthy Eating for Healthy Feet
Here in Syracuse we have gotten our first snow of the season! It’s time to bundle up and prepare for a long winter season. When it’s this cold outside it is tempting to indulge in heavy comfort foods and stay stagnant, but it is important to stay conscious of what we fuel our bodies with. […]
5 Tips for Preventing Swollen Feet During Air Travel
With the holidays approaching, many will be traveling by airplane to get to their destinations. Unfortunately, air travel can be a stressful endeavor. Cramped cabins, long lines and delays are just some of the unpleasantries during air travel. One very common result, especially for longer flights, is swelling in the ankles and feet, also known […]
Enchondromas – Benign Tumors in the Pedal Bones
Enchondromas are benign tumors that form in the cartilage found in the bone underneath the toenail. These tumors can also affect the tiny long bones of the hands, the thighbone, the upper arm bone and the tibia. These tumors are usually painless but if they grow too large and begin destroying the bone tissue then […]
Buying the Right Kind of Shoes
Walking, running or any sports activity is the best medicine for maintaining a healthy body and in order to do so, buying the right kind of shoes is of paramount importance. No compromises can or should be made. Wearing uncomfortable or ill-fitting shoes can eventually cause foot injuries or deformities. Dr. Ryan L. D’Amico, our […]
How to Deal With Hallux Varus
It is interesting to note how many medical conditions there are that involve the big toe. Contrary to what a bunion or hallux valgus does (pushing the big toe inwards towards the second and sometimes third toe), hallux varus is a deformity that results in the big toe being pushed outwards, away from the small […]
How to Get Rid of Shin Splints
Summer is officially over, but it has definitely left behind a few victims who will need time to recover from shin splints. Also known as Medial Tibia Stress Syndrome, shin splints refers to the exercise-induced pain in the area between the front of the leg, between the knee and the ankle known as the shin. […]
Metatarsalgia – A Pain in the Ball of the Foot
Metatarsalgia is a symptom of other conditions and not a specific disease. For example, the pain in the ball of the foot is a symptom of overuse of the foot while running or participating in high-impact sports. Five metatarsal bones run down the middle of the foot from the toes to the ankle. When one […]
Types, Causes and Treatment of Foot Fractures
Very simply, a fracture is a broken bone which requires immediate attention. The human body is made up of 206 bones of which 25% are found in the feet. Foot bone fractures are very painful, need proper diagnosis and treatment and plenty of rest to heal properly. Types of fractures: Stress fractures are small cracks […]