Puncture wounds are not the same as cuts. A puncture wound has a small entry hole caused by a pointed object, such as a nail that you...

Shin splints is a term to describe pain and swelling in the front of the lower legs. The pain usually appears after and is aggravated by...

A plantar fibroma is a fibrous knot (nodule) in the arch of the foot. It is embedded within the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that...

Ingrown nails are a very common problem and seen daily at our practice. When a toenail is ingrown, it is curved and grows into the skin,...

Bunions are one of the most common conditions we treat everyday. Even though bunions are a common foot deformity, there are...

No other condition of the foot is responsible for long lasting acute and chronic pain. Equinus is a condition in which the upward bending...

Drop foot refers to the inability to lift the front part of one’s foot off the ground when walking, resulting in a scuffing or dragging...

Cavus foot ( high arch foot) is a condition in which the foot has a very high arch. The high-arched foot places an excessive amount of...

Joints are formed by two adjacent bones and these joints are covered by a capsule where. The capsule prevents the joint fluid from...

Gout is a common form of arthritis affecting the foot. Gout attacks are due to precipitation and collection of excess uric acid which...

Osteoarthritis is a condition that results in destruction of joints and can cause pain and even disability in severe cases. Any joint of...

Brachymetatarsia is a condition affecting the foot in which one of the metatarsal bones remains shorter than the rest. This results in a...

Neuropathy is a condition in which the peripheral nerves are damaged and not functioning adequately. The most common causes of neuropathy...

External fixation devices are a marvel of medical advancement which provides a unique way of addressing lower extremity deformity. The...

Sporting injuries are very common in the athletic population and also in the ‘weekend warrior’ athlete. These injuries can cause...

Custom orthotics are vital in most foot and ankle conditions. Foot structure, genetics, work activity and shoe choice are just some of...

Ankle Fractures are one of the most common lower extremity fractures. These fractures can cause gross deformities and long term...

Traumatic injuries to the lower extremity are very common. These injuries can result in long term consequences if not addressed...

Flat foot deformity is a progressive deformity of the foot. 20-30%of the population suffers from this but not everyone is symptomatic....

Bony prominences of the body are protected with soft tissue and fluid-filled sacs called Bursae. These sacs act as cushions near the...