Podiatrist’s Foot & Ankle Care Blog
A bunion is an enlargement of the base joint of the toe that connects to the foot, often formed from a bony growth or a patch of swollen tissues. It is caused by the inward shifting of the bones in the big toe, toward the other toes of the foot. This shift can cause a… Read more »
When a child walks on their toes without a medical cause, known as idiopathic toe walking, finding the right solution can be challenging. Two common devices used to address this issue are ankle-foot orthoses, or AFOs, and foot orthoses, FOs. AFOs tend to be more effective in altering walking patterns during treatment. However, some children… Read more »
Ankle foot orthotics are shoe inserts that offer support to control the placement and movement of the ankle, correct deformities, and compensate for weakness. These inserts are used to stabilize the foot and ankle and provide toe clearance during the swing phase of gate. Athletes often suffer foot problems because their feet are not being… Read more »
Foot wounds can be complex, especially when they do not heal as expected. That is where the concept of the reconstructive ladder comes in. It is a step-by-step approach podiatrists use to manage wounds, starting with the simplest solutions and advancing to more complex techniques, if needed. The goal is to restore both function and… Read more »
Diabetics must be wary of all wounds, regardless of depth or size. Diabetes, a chronic disease in which the body cannot properly use glucose the way it normally would, causes various complications that make wounds difficult to heal. Nerve damage or neuropathy will cause diabetics to have trouble feeling the pain of a blister or… Read more »
