You’ve tried to calm the severe pain in your toe that has resulted from of an ingrown toenail. However, nothing has given you relief. After it began oozing a bit, it was time to see a podiatrist to have the ingrown nail removed. Procedure Having surgery on your ingrown toenail will greatly reduce the pain and pressure you feel. Many … Read More

A deformed toe that is bent in the middle and resembling a hammer is known as “hammertoe”. This condition, which causes toes to become permanently bent, occurs in the second, third, fourth, or fifth toes of the foot. The causes of hammertoes vary. One of the most common causes of hammertoe deformities is muscle imbalance. This muscle imbalance leads to … Read More

Have you ever sprained or fractured your ankle? Have you ever had an issue with the tendons in your foot or ankle? Chances are, the answer to one of these questions is “yes”. Ankle sprains, fractures and tendon injuries are very common. Although these injuries usually heal without serious problems, if left untreated they can cause a great deal of … Read More