Common Disorders
Did you know the foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and numerous tendons? These parts all work together to allow the foot to move in a variety of ways while balancing your weight and propelling you forward or backward on even or uneven surfaces. It is no wonder that 75 percent of all Americans will experience foot problems at one point or another in their lifetimes.
Common Foot & Ankle Disorders
Achilles Tendonitis
What Is the Achilles Tendon? The Achilles tendon is a band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. It runs down the back
Adult Flatfoot
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is one of several terms to describe a painful, progressive flatfoot deformity in adults. Other terms include posterior tibial tendon insufficiency
Advanced Wound Care
Utilizing the latest wound care products such as skin grafts that contain living human skin cells to promote healing of diabetic foot ulcers and using
Ankle Pain
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body. It is located at the back of the ankle joint and can be felt
Ankle Sprain
What Is an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle, usually on the outside of
Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO)
An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is an orthosis or brace (usually plastic) that surrounds the ankle and at least part of the foot. AFOs are externally
Arch Disorders
Cavus foot is often caused by a neurologic disorder or other medical condition, such as cerebral palsy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, spina bifida, polio, muscular dystrophy or stroke. … If
Arthritis
Stiffness of the big toe joint is termed Hallux Limitus. Hallux is the medical term for the big toe. When the big toe possesses no motion,
Athletic Injuries
From the repeated pounding that runners’ feet receive on paved surfaces to the side-to-side motion seen in court sports, there’s no question that athletes’ feet
Bunion Deformity
One of the more common conditions treated by podiatric surgeons is the painful bunion. Patients with this condition will usually complain of pain when wearing
Cryosurgery
Cryosurgery is the application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue. Cryotherapy is used to treat a number of diseases and disorders, such
Custom Foot Orthotics
Our doctors provide custom made orthotics in the office by taking a cast of the foot in the neutral position. By casting the foot in
Diabetic/Therapeutic Shoes
A wide array of Diabetic Shoes and Therapeutic Shoes are available in our office for selection by patients. Patients with history of diabetic neuropathy, Peripheral
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Imaging study utilized in the office to diagnose soft tissue Foot and Ankle pathology involving the tendons, ligaments, muscles, nerves and foreign body. All the
Haglund’s Deformity
What Is Haglund’s Deformity? Haglund’s deformity is a bony enlargement on the back of the heel. The soft tissue near the Achilles tendon becomes irritated
Heel Pain
The most common form of heel pain, is pain on the bottom of the heel. It tends to occur for no apparent reason and is
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Kids Orthotics
Kiddy’s provide the benefit of inexpensive biomechanical support for fast growing kids as an alternative to custom orthotics to prevent a wide array of Foot
Laser for treatment of Fungal Toenail, Scars & Warts
Do you have discolored thick toenails? The most powerful Nd:YAG laser for toenail fungus and skin rejuvenation. GenesisPlus is the culmination of more than a
Laser Treatment for Fungal Toenails
Do you have discolored thick toenails? The most powerful Nd:YAG laser for toenail fungus and skin rejuvenation. GenesisPlus is the culmination of more than a
Lumps and Bumps on the Bottom of the Foot
There are a number of different causes of lumps and bumps on the bottom of the foot. Working from the toes to the heel: 1.
Morton’s Neuroma
A neuroma is the swelling of nerve that is a result of a compression or trauma. They are often described as nerve tumors. However, they
Pain On The Top Of The Foot
There are several causes of pain on the top of the foot. You will need to know the Exact location of Pain on the Foot
Platelet Rich Plasma
CASCADE® Autologous Platelet System Interest in fibrin clot techniques and the expanded application of growth factors in soft tissue and bone repair have led to
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
What Is the Tarsal Tunnel? The tarsal tunnel is a narrow space that lies on the inside of the ankle next to the ankle
Toe Surgery
What Is Hammertoe? Hammertoe is a contracture (bending) deformity of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth (little) toes. This
Vascular Circulation Testing
In office test performed to evaluate the function of blood flow to the Foot and Ankle to prevent amputations for diabetics and patients with cardiovascular
X-Ray Facilities
In office complete x-ray of the Foot and Ankle with access for patients with disabilities including adults and pediatrics.