Osteoarthritis is a joint disorder in which the cartilage in between your bone joints wears down and your bones begin to rub on one another. When this occurs, the pain can be very severe in some cases, making even minor tasks difficult, including sleeping. If you have osteoarthritis, the pain can be managed, and in some cases, it can be treated with surgery. This type of disorder can be diagnosed with an x-ray or with an MRI. [Read More]

The plantar fascia is the large ligament that runs between the front of your foot and your heel. This ligament helps to absorb and dissipate stress during physical activity. When this ligament becomes inflamed, you can develop plantar fasciitis. You may have heard of this condition since it's a very common complaint amongst runners. However, even cyclists can be prone to plantar fasciitis because repetitive pedaling motions can cause overuse of the foot. [Read More]

When you have been experiencing chronic ankle pain and you have subsequently been diagnosed with severe ankle arthritis, your podiatrist may have recommended that you get a total ankle replacement surgery. However, you may feel apprehensive and unsure about going through such a surgery and about what to expect from the process. Get to know some of the important facts about total ankle replacement surgery. Then, you can feel less apprehensive and more prepared to get your ankle replaced and can schedule your surgery as soon as possible. [Read More]

If you have issues with one or more of your toes, then you should consider cosmetic toe surgery. There are a lot of different ways that having cosmetic toe surgery can be beneficial for you. Here are some of the things a toe surgery can do for you when there are issues with your toes. You will feel better about the appearance of your feet Having something wrong with your toes can leave you embarrassed about the looks of your feet. [Read More]