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Charcot Foot

Charcot Foot

Charcot is a condition in the feet where the bones become very weak and brittle, leading to breaking of the bones. It occurs in patients with neuropathy. Causes Neuropathy decreases sensation and the ability to feel temperature, pain or trauma. This causes patients may continue to walk—making the injuries worse. Symptoms Symptoms often look like […]
Plantar Hyperhydrosis (Sweaty Feet!)

Plantar Hyperhydrosis (Sweaty Feet!)

Hyperhydrosis of feet can be an embarrasing and difficult problem to deal with. Excessively sweaty feet can put you at higher risk of developing fungal and viral infections of the skin. Conditions related to excessively sweaty feet Tinea Pedis (Fungal Infection) Warts (Verruca) Pitted Keratolysis (Bacterial Infection)   Conservative Treatment Options Shoe inserts help absorb […]
Corticosteroid Injections in the Foot and Ankle

Corticosteroid Injections in the Foot and Ankle

Many Foot and Ankle Surgeons will offer  a corticosteroid injection to relieve pain or swelling for many conditions we treat. Cortisone shots are injections that may help relieve pain and inflammation in a specific area.  The injections usually comprise a corticosteroid medication and a local anesthetic. Often, you can receive a cortisone shot at your […]
Webbed Toes (Syndactyly)

Webbed Toes (Syndactyly)

Webbed toes are a fusion of 2 or more digits in the feet. Occasionally it can involve bone, blood vessels, muscles and nerves. A majority of the time it is simply skin holding the toes together. Causes During early pregnancy the child’s hands and feet begin to split into fingers and toes. If this is […]
Blisters on Feet: Causes and Treatment

Blisters on Feet: Causes and Treatment

A blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the skin. They occur for different reasons. Blisters on your feet, can cause difficulty walking, exercising, or standing for long periods of time. Causes Poorly fitting shoes can cause friction that leads to blistering of the skin. Shoes that are too tight or too loose […]
Chronic Ankle Instability

Chronic Ankle Instability

Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by a recurring giving way of the outer (lateral) side of the ankle. This usually develops after repeated ankle sprains. Most often, the giving way occurs while walking or doing other activities, but it can also happen when you are simply standing still. Patients have the following common […]
Do you have Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction?

Do you have Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction?

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is one of the most common problems of the foot and ankle.It is when the posterior tibial tendon becomes inflamed or torn. As a result, the tendon may not be able to provide stability and support for the arch of the foot, resulting in flatfoot. The posterior tibial tendon originates in […]
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle

Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle

What is a Stress Fracture? A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone, or severe bruising within a bone. Most stress fractures are overuse injuries. They occur over time when repetitive forces result in microscopic damage to the bone. Overuse stress fractures occur when an athletic movement is repeated so often, weight-bearing bones […]
Common Dance Injuries

Common Dance Injuries

Dancer’s, especially ballerinas, are prone to foot and ankle injuries. The high demand that the sport places on the feet and ankles can cause acutely traumatic injuries or issues that are due to repetitive stress. Posterior  Ankle Os trigonum impingement syndrome: an “extra bone” that some people have in the back of the ankle can […]
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

What is the Tarsal Tunnel?  The tarsal tunnel is a narrow space that lies on the inside of the ankle. The tunnel is covered with a thick ligament which protects  the arteries, veins, tendons, and nerves in the tunnel. One of these structures is the posterior tibial nerve, which is the focus of tarsal tunnel […]