Hallux limitus is a degenerative condition characterized by pain and decreased range of motion in the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the big toe or great toe. It is sometimes called a “frozen joint” and only gets worse over time. Signs and Symptoms – Big toe joint pain – Bump at the top of the […]

The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body. This links the heel bone to the calf muscle. In spite of it being a strong tendon, problems with the Achilles are quite common. Tendonitis can develop at any age but as we age, the tendons become less elastic and tolerate less stress. The most […]

Ingrown toenails are one of the most common conditions treated by podiatrists in children. Ingrown toenail is in fact the most common nail disorder in children but most kids hide their ingrown toenails from their parents. In this condition, the toenail starts to grow into the skin around the nail instead of outward. Since the […]

Study links this condition to painful foot maladies

Naples, FL — — Treatment and prevention of adult flatfoot can reduce the incidence of additional foot problems such as bunions, hammertoes, arthritis and calluses, and improve a person’s overall health, according to research published in an issue of the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery.

Melanoma in the foot or ankle is often overlook as a majority of people tend to neglect their feet. For these reasons, melanoma in the foot usually goes unnoticed during its earliest stages. When melanoma is diagnosed in the foot or ankle, it typically presents in a more advanced stage. Melanoma is cancer develops in […]

A puncture wound is caused by a pointed object piercing the skin and creating a small entry hole. This is usually narrower and deeper than a scrape of a cut. Many people can get puncture wounds from household items or work projects, garden tools, or when operating machinery. Puncture wounds usually cause a mild bleeding […]

Summer is fast approaching and if you live in SWFL you will notice the humidity.   We are seeing more cases of athlete’s feet, AKA tinea pedis, AKA fungal infection of the feet / toe/ nails. There are some ways you can avoid or take control of the condition. Spray your shoes / sandals with Lysol […]