What is a Neuroma?
What is a Neuroma? Basically, a neuroma (commonly called a pinched nerve) is a thickening of nerve tissue. A neuroma can form in various areas of the body, but the most common neuroma in the foot is called Morton’s neuroma. This condition is named after the American surgeon Thomas George Morton who published the first […]
5 Ways Tech Can Make Managing Diabetes Less Complicated
Tech is meant to make our lives easier. If you are one of the many Americans living with diabetes, tech can also make managing your symptoms less of an effort. From apps that help you track your blood sugar levels to free online fitness classes, there are countless ways to use technology to improve your […]
Gout and Foot Pain
What is gout? Gout is a form of arthritis. It can cause pain and swelling in the joints. At first, it tends to affect only 1 joint – most frequently the big toe. It happens in people who have too much uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a chemical that is produced when […]
Ingrown Nail
What is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown toenail happens when the side or corner of your toenail grows into the flesh around it. It usually affects the big toe. What are the symptoms of an ingrown toenail? The symptoms include pain, redness, and swelling where the nail has grown into the flesh. Is there a […]
Calluses and Corns
What are corns and calluses? Corns and calluses are areas of thick, hard skin, usually on the hands or feet. They can form when something rubs or presses on the skin over time. Corns usually affect the bottoms of the feet and sides of the toes (picture 1). A corn looks like a small bump, […]
High Ankle Sprain
A syndesmotic ankle sprain is an injury to one or more of the ligaments comprising the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis; it is often referred to as a “high ankle sprain.” Compared with the more common lateral ankle sprain, the high ankle sprain causes pain more proximally, just above the ankle joint, and is associated more often […]
Best Shoes for Arthritis
Footwear is an essential component of an effective treatment plan for people with arthritis. Having the wrong shoe can mean the difference between pain and comfort for your activities of daily living. When dealing with pain and stiffness often associated with arthritis, there are a few features that can alleviate some of your symptoms, or make […]
Achilles Tendon Pain
Achilles tendinopathy affects competitive and recreational athletes as well as people who are not active . The incidence of Achilles tendon rupture in the general population is approximately 5 to 10 per 100,000, but may be higher in some regions and populations, and is increasing overall . Over 80 percent of ruptures occur during recreational […]
What is a bunion?
What is a bunion? A bunion is a bony bump on the joint at the base of your big toe . It happens when your big toe points toward your second toe. What are the symptoms of a bunion? The symptoms include: A bony bump on the joint at the base of the big toe […]
Black Toenails
A black, purple or brownish discoloration under or involving a toenail is frequently due to trauma to the toenail, such as when something is dropped on the toe. The color results from a blood clot or bleeding under the nail and may involve the entire nail or just a small portion of it. This can […]
What Is a Plantar Wart?
What Is a Plantar Wart? A wart is a small growth on the skin that develops when the skin is infected by a virus. Warts can develop anywhere on the foot, but they typically appear on the bottom (plantar side) of the foot. Plantar warts most commonly occur in children, adolescents and the elderly. There […]
Plantar Fasciitis Heel Pain
Plantar Fasciitis Overview Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain in adults. Plantar fasciitis is caused by a strain of the ligaments in an area of the foot called the plantar fascia . The plantar fascia (pronounced FASH-uh) is a thick piece of tissue with long fibers that starts at […]