Biceps Tendon Tears
What is a biceps tendon tear? The biceps muscle is located in the front of your upper arm. It allows you to bend your elbow, rotate your forearm, and...
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis When you get out of bed in the morning, do the first few steps make you wince from heel pain? Early-morning heel pain is a classic symptom...
Neuromas
What exactly is Morton’s Neuroma? Although a neuroma (noo-roh-muh) is a benign tumor of a nerve, you’ll be relieved to know that Morton’s neuroma is not actually a tumor. It...
Hammer Toes
What exactly is a Hammer Toe? And why is it called that? A hammer toe is a deformity of your second, third or fourth toes. The toe is typically...
Ankle & Foot Fractures
Why causes a fracture? A fracture results when the bone is placed under more stress than it can handle. This stress can be acute or chronic. An example of...
Bunions
Anatomy A bunion (hallux valgus) is an abnormal angulation of the big toe relative to the foot that is caused by several factors. We don’t know exactly what...
Foot and Ankle Arthritis
A joint is defined as any point where two bones meet. Cartilage is a cushions and allows for smooth environment for the bones to move. When cartilage between the...
Ankle Sprains
Anatomy of the Ankle The ankle joint is made of a complex assortment of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. On the medial (inside) side of the ankle, the deltoid...