Freiberg’s disease is a condition affecting the foot which results in infarction and fracture of the metatarsal heads. This condition...

Swelling of the lower extremity, foot and ankle is a very commonly encountered condition in our practice. Patients usually present with...

Osteomyelitis is an infection involving the bones. Although cases can be seen in children and healthy adults, we most commonly see these...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very common condition of the foot and ankle. From wear and tear of year on hard surfaces to traumatic injuries...

As one ages our feet change with some developing hammertoes, metatarsalgia, neuroma's and other chronic foot pain in the ball of the...

Achilles tendinosos is very common ailment causing pain in the posterior leg. It is often associated with “Haglund’s deformity” (attach...

Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries encountered. One of the main ligaments that stabilizes the ankle joint,...

The plantar plate is a thick fibrous structure located in the ball of the foot. It is attached to the toe and the head the corresponding...

Professor Kenji Takagi in 1917 was the first doctor to use arthroscopy as a tool to evaluate and treat knee conditions. Since then the...

Achilles ruptures are a frequently encountered foot and ankle injury. It occurs when there is sudden dorsiflexion of a plantarflexed...

Lower extremity trauma resulting in ankle sprains and ankle fractures are very common. These conditions are treated accordingly and...

Ganglion cysts are benign sac-like growths that are commonly encountered and limbs. They are found close to joints and usually overly...

Fractures of the foot are a very frequent injury. They are caused by falls, twisting sprains and or direct impact trauma. Some fractures...

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS) is an entrapment of the posterior tibial nerve or one of its branches within the tarsal canal by the flexor...

DocMartins FAC is now offering a new cutting edge treatment for wound care called: the Sanuwave UltraMist. By using low-contact,...

Lisfranc Injuries

The calcaneal apophysis is a growth center where the Achilles tendon and the plantar fascia attach to the heel. It first appears in...

"Pump Bumps" Haglund’s deformity is a bony enlargement of the back of the heel bone (calcaneus). This bony enlargement results in pain,...

Heel Spur Syndrome (HSS) or chronic plantar fasciitis is progression and cycling of inflammation in the band of tissue (the plantar...

Baby bunions or "Tailor’s" bunion, is a very common reason of pain on the outside of the foot. Patients usually complain of pain around...