Each type of injury or condition requires a surgery specific to its type and cause. Here are some of the most common forefoot problems and some basic information about the surgeries that could relieve them.
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After walking up a set of stairs, you stop a moment and look down. Something just doesn’t feel right. Your legs, hip and feet are cramped, cold, numb and weak. This has been happening more and more recently and you are stumped as to why. One disease could be the underlying cause of it all - peripheral artery disease.
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Freiberg’s disease affects the second metatarsal head (the bone before the big toe) in which a portion or all of the metatarsal head loses its structural integrity.
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Is it possible for get relief for flat feet pain for adults? Having untreated flat feet doesn't cause problems for most people. Unfortunately, flat feet may cause foot or ankle pain for many of people. The modification in foot placement to avoid foot arch pain can also cause alignment problems and pain with your knees, hips, and back also. Flat feet left untreated may also lead to more foot issues like bunion or hammertoe conditions. Make an appointment with our podiatrist for a comprehensive examination.
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What is a Heel Spur? A heel spur is a protruding growth of calcite deposits that form as your body responds to abnormal rubbing and pressure.
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Some people think since their feet or ankles don’t usually much sun or ultraviolet light exposure, they don’t have to worry about getting foot related skin cancer.
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Your nervous system provides the sensory and motor information that your muscles and other bodily systems need to operate. When your nerves' function is compromised, it can cause a tingling, burning, and numbing sensation in your extremities, with the feet frequently being affected.
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Warts can mimic other skin conditions and can be difficult to identify and treat appropriately. It is especially true for plantar warts that often grow hidden under thick skin on the bottom of your foot. The only visible sign is just a small bump under the skin, but plantar warts can be extremely painful when you put weight on your foot.
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When your arches aren’t properly supported, they are more susceptible to injury. The overpronation that frequently accompanies arch problems can lead to knee, hip, and back pain as well. Arch pain has a variety of causes including a muscle or ligament injury, structural problems, a stress fracture, and various forms of
arthritis.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common problem that is characterized by a buildup of plaque in the arteries. This accumulation decreases blood flow to the extremities, often showing telltale signs in your feet and ankles before becoming noticeable in other areas.
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Getting out for a nice run is an excellent exercise activity requiring a minimum investment in equipment that gets you some fresh air and stress relief. While the benefits of regular exercise like running outweigh the risks, you are susceptible to injuring a foot or ankle with a sprain, arch injury, or tendon pull. You can decrease the chances of suffering an injury while running with care and planning and by having regular checkups with Tri County Foot & Ankle Center. Request an appointment online today.
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While there are a wide variety of diseases that can affect the health of the joints in your feet and ankles, arthritis is a condition that practically everyone will experience as they get older. You have over thirty joints in each one of your feet, which makes them a primary source of stiffness, discomfort, and pain when arthritis strikes. Custom molded orthotic inserts are instrumental in treating foot and ankle stiffness and pain.
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One of the best ways to prevent debilitating injuries from falling is to keep your ankles strong and flexible. Having weak ankles and lower legs contributes to instability and balance issues leading to a damaging fall. Strength and flexibility exercises and wearing properly fitted shoes with orthotics and balance braces are proven methods for preventing falls and injuries.
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Some of the first indications you may have a fungal toenail infection will be the fine white lines or spots that appear on the surface of the nail. Since fungal toenail infections develop slowly and don’t usually cause any painful symptoms, many people don’t realize they have a serious problem until the infection has gotten worse. The affected nails may turn yellow and brittle, and a foul odor is often evident.
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Heel pain can be a result from arch tears or radiating pain from another foot or ankle injury, Another cause of heel pain, such as from blisters, is wearing poorly fitted footwear and the corresponding rubbing on the heel. Request an appointment with our experienced podiatrists for a comprehensive evaluation and personal treatment plan.
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Ingrown toenails can develop slowly at first and may not cause any problems until your skin is damaged and bleeding, and the pressure from your shoes pushes the sharp nail further into your skin, causing considerable pain and discomfort.
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While there are considerable benefits to working out and exercising, all that added stress and pressure increases the chances of getting a foot or ankle injury. Fortunately, by wearing supportive shoes made for the activity, using custom orthotics, and doing some physical therapy exercises for warming up, you can avoid getting injuries in the first place.
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The plantar fascia is the wide band of connective tissue that spans your foot’s bottom between the toes and your heel to form your arch.
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Big toe pain and stiffness can be caused by various conditions ranging from injury to systemic diseases like arthritis. Big toe pain and stiffness can be treated and prevented through proper diet and by wearing properly fitted shoes with custom orthotic inserts expertly formed and fitted by your foot doctor.
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