How to Permanently Cure Your Ingrown Toenail: A Podiatrist’s Guide

An ingrown nail is one of the most common foot complaints that patients have. As a foot specialist, it is one of the most common issues that we help our patients with on a daily basis, and it is a problem that is not very well understood by patients in...

If You Think Your Toe Is Broken, What Should You Do About It

How to know if you have a broken toe, and why treatment may be important? Most of us encountered chair legs, or some other semi-immovable objects when we are walking barefoot. Immediately, if our toe has impacts with these objects, you will pause for a second and then the pain...

The Black Spot On Toenail: Are You Worried And What To Do

We will also cover the causes of black spots under the toenail and suggest treatments for black spots that you may want to consider. Black spots and suggest treatment options that you may want to consider.

Understanding Tinea Pedis: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatment Options for Athlete’s Foot

Another term for athlete’s foot is tinea pedis referring to it being on your feet. Athlete's foot is one of the more common conditions of skin of the foot. It is suggested that about 33% to 50% of the population have athlete's foot at any given time, and that up...

Swollen Legs and Edema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Explained

If you note swelling in the lower extremity, the swelling is commonly called edema. Edema is a problem that can be seen in any body part including the abdomen, and arms but it is most common in the feet and lower extremities.

High Syndesmotic Ankle Sprain vs. Regular Ankle Sprain: Key Differences Every Athlete Should Know

Ankle sprains are the most common injury in the foot and ankle. The most common type is a low ankle sprain and a sprain that occurs less frequently is referred to as a syndesmotic ankle sprain or high ankle sprain.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: The Story You’re Not Hearing

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a form of chronic pain that could affect the parts of the body, mostly the arm, leg, hand or foot. It is not fully understood what causes complex regional pain syndrome.

A New Cause of Muscle Twitching in Legs and a Solution

Twitches are common. Muscle twitching is a common complaint that can be associated with restless legs (RLS). You do not have to have restless legs to have muscle twitching, but it can be a symptom related to restless legs that is annoying, and in its more severe forms can present...

Do You Have Stinky, Itchy Feet? You May Have Pitted Keratolysis

If you have feet that are very itchy and have a bad odor, chances are you might have pitted keratolysis, also known as keratolysis plantare sulcatum. The foot is an area that can perspire quite a bit and because of this it might put you at risk of acquiring pitted...

Understanding Stress Fractures in the Foot: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention

Stress fractures are one of the common athletic injuries in the foot and ankle. It has been said that they may comprise 20% of these injuries. Just because you can walk on your foot does not mean you don’t have a fracture.