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Turf toe refers to a foot injury in which your big toe bends beyond its limit. Turf toe got its name because athletes who play on artificial turf have the highest risk of developing it. It is also referred to as hyperextension. When this injury happens, it leads to a sprain on one of the…
Whether you know of them as “shoe inserts” or “insoles,” orthotics are used by foot doctors to address a wide range of their patients’ foot issues as well as to prevent them in the first place. Orthotics not only benefit people who have flatfoot or high arches, but also those who are in physically active…
Plantar fasciitis is a common orthopedic condition that affects the feet. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that connects the heel of your foot to your toes. When the plantar fascia becomes irritated, it can cause a variety of chronic symptoms. The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain. What is…
Bunions most often appear on the outside of the foot at the base of the big toe. Bunions appear as protrusions at this site and can cause the big toe to point towards the rest of the toes instead of being straight. While some people have bunions with no symptoms at all, some people develop…
Anyone can suffer from a broken ankle. As Americans are getting older and are maintaining an active lifestyle through their 70s, 80s, and beyond, doctors have seen an increase in the number of broken ankle cases among their patients. Fortunately, a broken ankle does not mean the end of enjoying an active lifestyle. However, it…
Foot pain that turns chronic can affect your quality of life. It is described as a pain that comes and goes or persists for weeks, months, or even years. Foot pain may be dull, sharp, stabbing, or shooting and is often felt in the heel of the foot or at the base of the toes….
Heel pain can prevent you from being active and on your feet. Oftentimes, heel pain develops suddenly. Finding relief from your heel pain will require you to get to the root cause. This can be a little complicated because there are many causes of heel pain. Fortunately, an experienced podiatrist can help pinpoint the cause…
The tarsal tunnel is located in your ankle and is what makes your ankles flexible. The tarsal tunnel is a canal in the ankle that is a collection of bones, blood vessels, nerves, tendons, and ligaments. It is similar to your carpal tunnel, which is located in your forearm. The posterior tibial nerve passes through…
Gout is a form of arthritis. It is a condition that causes severe attacks of pain and other symptoms during flareups. Unlike other forms of arthritis, you may feel perfectly fine for months before a flareup occurs. Most of the time, the flareups come without reason and can even develop while you are resting. Gout…
Hammertoe is a foot deformity that occurs when the muscles, ligaments, or tendons responsible for holding the toe in a straight position become injured or damaged. Hammertoe refers to an abnormal bend in the middle joint of a toe. It is most common in the second, third, and fourth toes. While hammertoe doesn’t always cause…
