Podiatry or podiatric medicine is a field of healthcare devoted to the study and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and the “anatomical leg” (i.e. below, and not including, the knee). The range of disorders podiatry can address largely depends on the scope of practice laid down in national, state, and/or provincial jurisdiction. It [...]
Orthotics are a custom-made biomechanical device fabricated from a plaster cast of your foot. Structural deficiencies and damaging compensatory habits can be modified with the use of properly fitted orthotics.
Orthotics are molded right at our facilities and take less than 30 minutes to be fitted. It then takes a few days for [...]
A wart is an infection caused by a virus which can invade your skin through small cuts or breaks. Over time, the wart develops into a hard rough growth on the surface of the skin. A ‘plantar wart’ is most commonly seen on the bottom of the foot. It can also appear [...]
Fungal toenails are toenails that have become infected with one of a group of microorganisms we call fungus. This fungus is similar to the organism that causes athlete’s foot. As the fungus invades the nail and the nail bed, it may go unnoticed for a period of time because it is rarely painful. [...]
Ingrown toenails are quite common in all age groups. It is a result of a nail growing into the skin that surrounds it. The improper trimming of the nails, tight shoes, or injury to the nail can cause ingrown toenails. Often they seem to occur for no reason at all.
If [...]
Painful corns have probably caused more foot pain and misery than any other single problem. The cause is usually a bone enlargement or a spur. Sometimes the toe will not lie down because of a contracted tendon: this is known as hammertoe. The shoe cannot fit comfortably over the toe and the [...]
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the ligament running from your heel to the ball of your foot, which is called the plantar fascia. The bottom, or inside, of your heel may hurt when you stand. The pain usually decreases after you walk a few steps, but it may return with prolonged movement. [...]
Commonly called a Morton’s neuroma, this problem begins when the outer coating of a nerve in your foot thickens. This condition has a number of different symptoms and side effects. The most common symptoms are:
* Burning and stinging between the toes radiating toward the ball of the foot
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If an injury to your ankle doesn’t result in a fracture, then it is likely sprained. An ankle sprain is a common injury, especially during sporting activities, and results in the stretching or tearing of the ligaments in the ankle. Usually all sprains occur on the outside of the ankle joints. Ankle [...]
A fracture (break) of your ankle usually happens due to a fall, an accident or hard blow. There are different types of fractures that occur depending upon the severity of the injury. Spiral, hairline, open, crushed bones are names used to describe fractures.
Podiatric surgeons are experts in fracture care and will perform x-rays [...]
