Stay Educated to Stay Healthy
We Want to Make Sure You are Fully Educated on Proper Foot Health
These articles will teach you all about common foot problems. We encourage patients to always consult a doctor before self-medicating, however, it is essential to understand your condition.
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Sesamoiditis Symptoms and Treatment The sesamoids are two small bones found beneath the first metatarsal bones. They can inflame or rupture under the stress of exercise. -
Shin Splints Causes and Treatments Shin splints is the name used to describe pain in the shin. Shin splints are easily treatable and we have many options at our office. -
Clubfoot Causes and Treatment Clubfoot occurs in infants and children when the foot and ankle are turned inward. Although it's not painful, your child will not be able to walk properly without correction. -
Flat Feet Symptoms and Treatment Flat Feet is a very common problem with children's feet and toddler's feet. This condition occurs when the arch of the foot has not developed properly. -
Gordon Syndrome Causes and Treatments These disorders typically involve stiffness and impaired mobility of certain joints of the lower arms and legs (distal extremities) including the knees, elbows, wrists, and/or ankles. -
Bone Spur Symptoms and Treatment Bone spurs are painful, yet common foot problems that usually occur in the heel and near the toes. Spurs are growths of bone that protrude the foot and are easily irritated. -
Chronic Ankle Pain Causes and Treatment This condition causes pain on the outside of the ankle due to ankle injury. However, other causes may include arthritis, inflammation of the joint, injury to the nerve, or torn ligament. -
Osteochondritis Causes and Treatment Osteochondritis Dessicans are lesions that usually cause pain and stiffness of the ankle joint and affects all age groups. Osteochondritis usually follows a n ankle injury. -
Claw Toe Causes and Treatment Claw toe is caused by nerve damage from diseases such as alcoholism or diabetes which weaken the foot. Without treatment this condition will only get worse. -
Tarsal Coalition Symptoms and Treatment A tarsal coalition is a bone condition that causes decreased motion or absence of motion in one or more of the joints in the foot. There are different treatment options. -
Athlete's Foot Causes and Treatment Athlete's foot is a fungus infection. Usually people get athlete's foot from outside dirt, pets/animals, and wet, moist areas like the locker room. -
Plantar Fibromas Causes and Treatment Plantar Fibromas (lumps in the arch of the foot) are benign tumors that occur in the arch of the foot. Orthotics usually help, however, in more serious cases surgery may be suggested. -
Osteochondromas Osteochondromas are benign tumors that occur under toenail. This condition usually affects children and young adults. It can cause problems with your toenails. -
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy This article explains a new highly successful procedure with very little pain. This treatment uses sound waves to stimulate a healing response from the body. It is a short, non invasive procedure. -
Metatarsalgia Causes and Treatment Foot pain in the "ball of your foot," the area between your arch and the toes, is generally called metatarsalgia. -
Metatarsalgia- Ball of Foot Pain Metatarsalgia is a painful condition that effects the ball of the foot. Family Foot & Ankle Specialists can get you out of pain. -
Foot Care For Seniors Our NJ podiatrist say that problems with our feet can be the first sign of more serious medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and nerve and circulatory disorders. -
Enchondroma Tumors This article discusses the small tumors called enchondromas that form under toenails. An enchondroma is a very common benign tumor that forms under nails in the feet and hands. fractures. -
Fungal Toenails Fungal toenails are an unsightly infection of the nails, causing thickened, brittle, yellow, discolored and sometimes painful nails. It is caused by one of several microscopic organisms. -
Preventing and Treating Athlete's Foot Your feet are very susceptible to skin and nail fungus. The warm, dark, moist environment make it the prefect place to have fungus. Easy tips to prevent fungus.