Patient Education

Conditions We Treat

Learn about common foot and ankle conditions. This information is educational — contact our office for personalized care.

Educational Information Only. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult our team for personalized care.

Illustration of Athlete's Foot

Condition

Athlete's Foot

A fungal infection causing itching, scaling, and burning between the toes and on the soles.

Common symptoms:

  • Itching and burning between toes
  • Scaling or peeling skin
  • Redness
Treatment Options
Illustration of BunionsCommon

Condition

Bunions

A bony bump at the base of the big toe caused by a structural deformity that pushes the big toe toward the others.

Common symptoms:

  • Visible bony bump at big toe base
  • Pain and soreness at the bump
  • Restricted big toe movement
Treatment Options
Illustration of Corns & Calluses

Condition

Corns & Calluses

Thickened skin that develops in response to repeated pressure or friction.

Common symptoms:

  • Hard raised bump
  • Tenderness under pressure
  • Thick rough skin
Treatment Options
Illustration of Diabetic Foot CareCommon

Condition

Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetes causes neuropathy and poor circulation that puts feet at high risk for ulcers and infections.

Common symptoms:

  • Numbness or tingling
  • Loss of sensation
  • Slow-healing wounds
Treatment Options
Illustration of Flat FeetCommon

Condition

Flat Feet

Fallen arches that can cause foot fatigue, pain, and misalignment affecting knees, hips, and back.

Common symptoms:

  • Foot fatigue after standing
  • Arch or heel pain
  • Ankle rolling inward
Treatment Options
Illustration of Hammertoe

Condition

Hammertoe

A deformity causing one or more toes to bend abnormally at the middle joint.

Common symptoms:

  • Toe bent at middle joint
  • Pain when wearing shoes
  • Corns or calluses on bent toe
Treatment Options
Illustration of Heel PainCommon

Condition

Heel Pain

Heel pain can result from plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendinitis, or other conditions.

Common symptoms:

  • Pain on bottom of heel
  • Pain after periods of rest
  • Swelling around heel
Treatment Options
Illustration of Ingrown ToenailsCommon

Condition

Ingrown Toenails

A toenail that grows into the surrounding skin causing pain, swelling, and sometimes infection.

Common symptoms:

  • Pain along nail edge
  • Redness and swelling
  • Possible drainage or infection
Treatment Options
Illustration of Morton's Neuroma

Condition

Morton's Neuroma

A thickening of tissue around a nerve between the third and fourth toes causing burning pain.

Common symptoms:

  • Burning pain between toes
  • Feeling of pebble in shoe
  • Numbness or tingling in toes
Treatment Options
Illustration of Plantar FasciitisCommon

Condition

Plantar Fasciitis

Inflammation of the plantar fascia causing heel and arch pain. The most common cause of heel pain in adults.

Common symptoms:

  • Stabbing heel pain with first morning steps
  • Pain after prolonged standing
  • Heel pain after exercise
Treatment Options
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