For people with diabetes, having too much glucose (sugar) in their blood for a long time can cause some serious complications, including foot problems.
A heel spur is a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. On an X-ray, a heel spur can extend forward by as much as a half-inch.
According to research from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 25 percent of athletic injuries are foot and ankle-related.
Years of abnormal motion and pressure on the foot joint causes an often-painful lump called a Bunion (officially hallux valgus).
Walking on a broken toe can delay or prevent healing, and this may result in pain for months or even years after the injury and cause Arthritis in the affected joint.
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain stemming from inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes.
If you trim your toenails too short, particularly on the sides of your big toes, you may set the stage for a painful ingrown toenail.
Orthotics are prescription medical devices that you wear inside your shoes to correct biomechanical foot issues such as problems with how you walk, stand, or run.
Minimally invasive surgery provides the same or better results as traditional surgery, while minimizing damage to muscle, tendons and surrounding structures. Patients will benefit from decreased pain and scarring and a faster recovery from surgery.
