Verrucae, also known as plantar warts, are common, benign, skin lesions that are caused by Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. They may commonly appear on the bottom of feet or around the toes. Plantar warts vary in size and shape but most commonly appear like a cauliflower growth with minute black dots. Warts may appear in a […]
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Onychomycosis: Fungal Toenails
Fungal toenails, also known as onychomycosis, is the most common infection of the nail. When infected, nails become thickened, have a yellowed or whitened discoloration and may be difficult to cut. Nails may become so thickened that they are unable to be cut with traditional nail clippers. Fungal nails may be so dystrophic that they can […]
Facts About Tendonitis
When you overuse a set of muscles, you’re likely to strain the tendons, which are soft tissue structures that connect muscle to bone. The strain may cause a tendon’s sheath to swell or the fibers to separate and pull apart. At the beginning, pain and swelling may be intermittent and resolve quickly. If the muscle […]
A More Serious Cause of Muscle Cramps – PAD
Cramping is a common issue, yet the origins of muscle cramps are relatively unknown. Sometimes cramping is sign of somewhat benign issues such as the lack or hydration or electrolytes. Other times, cramping can be a symptom of more serious problems. If walking leads to cramping and is accompanied by painful, aching or tired feelings […]
What is Tinea Pedis?
If you are experiencing skin changes such as scaling or peeling on the bottom of your feet or in between your toes along with burning or itching sensations, you may have a form of tinea pedis. Tinea pedis, also more commonly known as “athlete’s foot,” is a fungal infection of the foot. There are 4 […]
What is a Ganglion Cyst?
As temperatures rise, the shoes come off, and with that people may be more invested in the state of their feet. You may notice a bump on the top of your foot that you don’t remember being there before. Or, you may be noticing that a bump is increasing in size. If the lump is […]
What is a Subungual Hematoma?
Summer is upon us, which means more people heading outdoors for recreational activities. A common problem new runners or joggers may encounter includes a subungal hematoma. Subungal hematoma, or ‘runner’s toe’ refers to a painful condition caused by an accumulation of blood (hematoma) underneath the toenail. Hematomas may develop after acute or repetitive trauma to […]
Pain and Stiffness in Your Ankle Joint
Ankle arthritis is a painful gradual process that can make daily physical activities difficult since the ankle joint provides much of the support and motion stability needed for standing, walking, and running. Arthritis commonly occurs in the ankle joint after a post-traumatic injury, but can it also occur from the gradual wear and tear of […]
Kidner Foot – An Enlarged Bone on Your Inner Midfoot
Having an accessory navicular bone, also known as a Kidner foot, is a type of enlarged or extra bone located on the navicular tuberosity of the inner midfoot. An accessory bone is generally asymptomatic in the beginning but can often cause pain and difficulty fitting into a shoe especially when the bony prominence rubs against […]
Dancer’s Fracture
A dancer’s fracture, also known as an avulsion fracture, is a break off the base of the 5thmetatarsal bone, which is the long bone of the midfoot that attaches to the 5th (little) toe. This type of fracture occurs due to an inverting and twisting injury of the ankle and foot causing a small break […]