Stress fractures are very small cracks in the bone. Often times, these cracks are so small they don’t even show up on an x-ray for 4-10 weeks. These tiny, hairline breaks are most often caused by repetitive stress. We see this most often in runners and triathletes. The main culprit is a rapid increase in mileage while training for long distance events. Stress fractures are also caused by osteoporosis, abnormal foot structure (such as high arches), or other foot deformities.
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Heel Pain Overview Do you have heel pain? Is it painful when you get up and step out of bed? Do you get a sharp pain in the bottom of the heel whenever you get up out of a chair and start to walk? If so, chances are good that you are suffering from painful inflammation of […]
View DetailsPain in the big toe joint has several common causes. Fortunately all are quite treatable. Bunions Hallux Rigidus Gout Trauma Fractures involving the big toe joint Turf Toe Sesamioditis Book Online
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Fungal Toenails What is fungus? Fungus in its various forms grows all around us, especially in moist places. Some types of fungus & yeast involve skin and nails. Fungus infection often occurs after toenail injury. It can occur in anyone but is extremely common in the senior population. How does fungus affect toenails?Toenails with […]
View DetailsA Callus (or callous) is an especially toughened area of skin which has become relatively thick and hard as a response to repeated contact or pressure. Since repeated contact is required, calluses are most often found on hands or feet.
View Details »All About Peroneal Tendon Problems A tendon is a structure that is the body’s equivalent of a cable. But instead of steel wire, thin collagen strands bundle together and connect muscle to bone. The peroneal tendons are frequently injured in runners and triathletes. They are also commonly injured during an ankle sprain. The result is pain in the outside of the ankle or foot.
View Details »Most people don’t realize, but your foot is chock full of bones. In fact, you have 52 bones between the two feet. Of the 26 bones in each foot, 19 are phalanges (in the toes) or metatarsal bones (the long bones of the midfoot). Fractures (or breaks) of the metatarsal bones and toes are common. But just because they are coommon, doesn’t mean they should be ignored. All fractures in the feet and toes warrant an evaluation by a foot specialist, even if initial treatment has been started in the emergency room.
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Most people don’t realize, but your foot is chock full of bones. In fact, you have 52 bones between the two feet. Of the 26 bones in each foot, 19 are phalanges (in the toes) or metatarsal bones (the long bones of the midfoot). Fractures (or breaks) of the metatarsal bones and toes are common. But just because they are common, doesn’t mean they should be ignored. All fractures in toes warrant an evaluation by a foot specialist, even if initial treatment has been started in the emergency room.
View Details »Hammertoe is a bending or contracture of one or more joints in the little toes. Because the abnormal bending in the toes increases pressure under the ball of the foot and the top of the toes, this can cause pain. Many people with hammertoes have a great deal of difficulty fitting into shoes because the […]
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