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...