Diabetic Neuropathy The Patients with diabetes do not have normal feeling in their feet. The nerves stop conducting electrical impulses correctly as a result of the abnormal sugar metabolism. Sensations in the foot begin to change and decrease over time. This condition is called neuropathy. There are two types of neuropathy. One is the lack […]
Category: Common Problems
Flexible Flatfoot in Children Flexible flatfoot is a condition in which the arch of the foot shrinks or disappears upon standing. Upon sitting or when the child is on tiptoes, the arch reappears. Parents and other family members often worry needlessly that an abnormally low or absent arch in a child’s foot will lead to […]
Gout Gout (hyperuricemia or elevated uric acid) is a systemic disorder that affects the joints, most often the big toe joint. Gout is the end result of a build-up of uric acid in the blood. The uric acid crystallizes and settles in the joints in the body, most often in the big-toe joint, causing swelling […]
Haglund’s Deformity Haglund’s Deformity is a condition caused by a prominent bump on the posterior (back) aspect of the heel at the area of the Achilles tendon. This “pump bump”, so named because it’s common in women who wear high-heeled shoes, can cause great pain and discomfort. In mild cases, this inflammation and projection of […]
Hallux Valgus (Bunion Deformity) ‘Bunions’ or hallux valgus is a condition that affects the bones and joints associated with the big toe. It is one of the most common deformities of the forefoot. The condition usually develops slowly and results from the gradual dislocation of the joint, normally because of instability during gait (the way […]
Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus) The most common site of arthritis in the foot is at the base of the big toe. This joint is called the metatarsophalangeal, or MTP joint. It’s important because it has to bend every time you take a step. If the joint starts to stiffen, walking can become painful and […]
Heel Pain / Plantar Fasciitis The most common cause of deep pain on the bottom surface of the heel is Plantar Fasciitis (inflammation of the plantar fascia). The plantar fascia is a broad band of fibrous tissue which runs along the bottom surface of the foot, from the heel to the toes. It is just […]
The High Arch (Cavus) Foot Most people recognize this by the more commonly used name of Charcot Marie Tooth Disease. This is a disease of the muscles and the nerves of the legs and occasionally of the hands, in which certain muscles weaken, while others retain their strength. The condition is hereditary and is transmitted […]
Ingrown Toenails Ingrown toenails are one the more common foot problems treated by a Podiatrist. They can be very painful, with people limiting their activity to keep off their sore feet. Ingrown toenails are caused by impingement of the skin along the margins of the nail by the nail plate. Some ingrown toenails are chronic, […]
Intoeing Intoeing means that the feet turn inward instead of pointing straight ahead during walking or running. This is commonly found among children at various ages and for different reasons. Intoeing almost always corrects without treatment as the child grows older. Causes The cause of intoeing depends on where the change in alignment is centered. […]