Podiatrist’s Foot & Ankle Care Blog
Arterial ulcers typically affect the heel and toes – particularly the areas between the toes where they rub against one another. If someone has recently trimmed his or her toenails too aggressively, that could increase the chances of the condition occurring. Here is some information on symptoms, treatments and what you can do to reduce your… Read more »
There are several conditions that may require a patient to eventually undergo foot surgery, as well as post-operative exercises to increase strength and speed recovery. Here are a few of the issues that may necessitate a surgical procedure. Achilles Problems If you have a torn Achilles tendon, you will need to have surgery to fix… Read more »
Ankle Sprains and Ankle Pain An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments on the side of the ankle. Ligaments, as you may know, connect bone to bone–usually across joints. Ligaments are bands of elastic tissue which allow motion but also provide resistance. They are particularly important in the ankle because they provide… Read more »
How to “Heal” Heel Pain Heel pain is a common problem that many runners will experience during their training. Heel pain is more correctly referred to as “plantar fasciitis,” or inflammation of the plantar fascia. This entity goes by many other names, such as heel spurs, heel spur syndrome, and plantar fasciitis to name a few…. Read more »
Ingrown toenails occur when pressure from the ingrowth portion of the nail pushes into the skin. Once the nail breaks through, that causes painful inflammation. If left untreated, an infection can take place. Symptoms The most common symptoms of ingrown toenails (also known by the medical term onychocryptosis) include swelling, pain and redness. There may… Read more »
