A hammertoe is a deformity that affects the middle toes causing one or more of them to bend abnormally. The condition is caused by an imbalance in the tendons that may be inherited, but the tendency to develop hammertoes can be increased by wearing tight-fitting shoes like high heels. When the toe or toes bend, […]
Bunions are toe deformities that cause the big toe to bend towards the other toes at the large joint creating a bony bump on the top or side of the toe (or both). A similar condition that causes the pinky toe to bend is called a bunionette. While bunions don’t always cause pain or other […]
Since young children are not entirely capable of relaying the message that they are having foot or ankle problems, you need to pay attention to their movements and behaviors. If your child is limping, tiptoeing, or foot dragging, you should make an appointment to see your foot doctor to make sure it isn’t anything serious. […]
A foot cramp is caused by the contraction of muscles causing pain and locking of the muscle. The deleterious effects can range from minor to extremely debilitating. Oftentimes a foot cramp can be counteracted by pulling hard on the big toe to help release the contraction of the muscle. Some of the many possible causes […]
Problems in the proper functioning of the blood vessels, arteries, and nerves that supply your feet and ankles are responsible for the majority of cases of foot numbness, and often the sensation is temporary. You notice this happening when you get up after sitting in one place for a long time and you think that […]
While some people have a genetic tendency to develop ingrown toenails, the main causes can often be easily treated or avoided altogether. Painful swelling, bleeding, and infections are common symptoms, and for the poor folks who have several toes affected at once, the condition can be quite debilitating and frustrating to treat properly without the […]
Stress fractures (or hairline fractures), are created by the repetitive pounding that occurs during activities like recreational and competitive sports, especially those that involve a high degree of running, jumping, and quick stops and starts. Ballet dancers are also more likely to experience stress fractures. Stress fractures usually develop slowly and may show intermittent symptoms […]
Entrenched and advanced fungal toenail infections can be very difficult or impossible to treat without debriding or surgically removing the infected toenail. For less severe infections of toenail fungus, oral or topical medications may get the problem under control. Complete elimination of the fungus is required or the infection will come back. 3 treatments for […]
Your feet are incredibly durable, yet fragile parts of your body, and we tend to take them for granted until a painful or debilitating foot or ankle problem sends us to the podiatrist. Your feet weather everything from ankle sprains to warts with often amazing resilience, so take good care of your feet and make […]
A plantar fibroma is a soft tissue anomaly that forms on the plantar fascia, which is the wide band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and forms your arch. Nodules and cords can form in the deeper tissue of the plantar fascia and can cause your toes to become bent and […]
