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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Diabetes and Your Feet Diabetes is the number cause for lower limb amputations. Diabetics are encouraged to see a podiatrist routinely and to wear proper diabetic shoes. -
Ankle Sprain Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, often resulting in one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle to be stretched or torn. -
Plantar Fasciitis | Heel pain Heel pain is the most common complaint podiatrists hear from their patients. Many reasons cause heel pain such as increased activity, weight gain, and ill fitting shoes. -
Causes and Treatments of a Broken Ankle Swelling, tenderness, and pain are some indicators you are suffering from a broken ankle. Prevention includes proper footwear and proper stretching. -
Common Foot & Ankle Fractures There are many types of fractures or break that can occur in the foot or ankle. Stress fractures, bone fractures, and torn ligaments are some of the common, -
Bunion Causes and Treatment Options Bunions are a very common foot problem that can cause a great deal of pain. We have many treatment options that can quickly and painlessly eliminate your frustrating bunions. -
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. -
Causes and Treatment of Haglund's Deformity Haglund Deformity (also known as "pump bump" or "retrocalcaneal bursitis") is a painful enlargement of the back of the heel bone that becomes irritated by shoes. -
Causes and Treatment of Hallux Rigidus Arthritis in your feet can cause this painful condition, Hallux Rigidus (Stiff Big Toe). Walking, running, exercising and other activities can become painful or intolerable. -
Causes and Treatment of Hallux Limitus Hallux Limitus is a condition that results in stiffness of the big toe joint. It is normally caused by an abnormal alignment of the long bone behind the big toe joint. -
Causes and Treatment of Hallux Varus This condition is caused when the big toe points away from the second toe. It usually results from a complication from bunion surgery, although there are other reasons this condition occurs. -
Causes and Treatments for Hammertoes This very common condition is a deformity of the second, third and fourth toes. The toe is bent at the middle joint causing it to look like a hammer. -
Jackson Weiss Syndrome This article explains this very rare genetic disorder. This disorder effects the bones in the skull, face and feet. It causes bones to abnormally fuse themselves together. -
Causes and Treatment of Mallet Toes This condition effects active individuals and causes pain in the toes. Mallet toes are often caused by bone and muscle imbalances become exaggerated. -
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. -
Overlapping or Underlapping Toes This article explains a condition that causes the toes to become deformed. This usually involves the fourth and fifth toes. -
Peroneal Tendon Dislocation/Dysfunction Also called "stirrup" tendons because they help hold up the arch of the foot, the muscles are held in place by a band of tissue. Injury to these tendons can cause them to stretch or even tear. When this happens, they can dislocate. -
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction This tendon helps hold your arch up and provides support as you step off on your toes when walking. If you are having pain, call our office (732) 968-3833. -
Athletic Foot Care Tips Many athletes experience some sort of foot pain or foot problems such as heel pain, sprained ankles, shin splints and more. Proper shoes/shoe size and education are easy ways to prevent the most common athletic foot problems. -
Causes and Treatment for a Blister Most blisters are caused by friction or minor burns and do not require medical attention. New skin will form underneath the affected area and the fluid is simply absorbed.