Foot & Ankle Conditions We Treat

Pain, stiffness, or swelling in the back of the heel or lower leg, often made worse by walking, running, or climbing stairs. It commonly develops from overuse, tight calf muscles, or strain on the tendon. Read the full Achilles Tendonitis patient guide →

Arthritis in the foot or ankle can cause joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced motion. Symptoms may come on gradually and often worsen with activity or after long periods on your feet. Read the full Foot & Ankle Arthritis patient guide →

Heel pain can come from several causes, including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon problems, heel spurs, nerve irritation, inflammation, or stress injury. Pain may be sharp with first steps in the morning or worsen after time on your feet. Read the full Heel Pain patient guide →

Heel bursitis is inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac near the heel, often behind the heel where the Achilles tendon meets the heel bone. It can cause back-of-heel pain, swelling, tenderness, warmth, redness, and pain with walking, activity, or shoe pressure. Read the full Heel Bursitis patient guide →

Heel spurs are bony growths that can form on the heel bone, often near the plantar fascia attachment. Many heel spurs do not cause pain by themselves, but they are commonly linked with plantar fasciitis, chronic heel pain, inflammation, and pressure under the heel. Read the full Heel Spurs patient guide →

Gout is a painful inflammatory arthritis caused by uric acid crystals building up in a joint, often the big toe. A sudden hot, red, swollen, intensely painful toe or foot joint should be evaluated to confirm the cause and start the right treatment. Read the full Gout patient guide →

This is pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot, often described as aching, burning, or feeling like you are stepping on a pebble. It may be related to overuse, footwear, or foot structure. Read the full Metatarsalgia patient guide →

One of the most common causes of heel pain, plantar fasciitis usually causes stabbing pain near the bottom of the heel. Symptoms are often worst with the first steps in the morning or after rest. Read the full Plantar Fasciitis patient guide →

This causes pain beneath the big toe joint where small bones called sesamoids help absorb pressure. It often affects people who run, dance, or spend a lot of time pushing off the front of the foot. Read the full Sesamoiditis patient guide →

Tendonitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon and can happen in different areas of the foot or ankle. It may cause pain with movement, tenderness, swelling, weakness, and pain that worsens with activity. Read the full Tendonitis patient guide →

Alcoholic neuropathy is alcohol-related nerve damage that commonly affects the feet and lower legs. It can cause burning pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, balance problems, and loss of protective sensation that should be evaluated before injuries or ulcers go unnoticed. Read the full Alcoholic Neuropathy patient guide →

Capsulitis is inflammation of the ligament capsule around a toe joint, most often near the second toe and ball of the foot. It can cause forefoot pain, swelling, tenderness, the feeling of walking on a pebble, and toe drifting or instability if it progresses. Read the full Capsulitis patient guide →

Charcot foot is a serious complication of neuropathy, most often related to diabetes, where the bones and joints can weaken, fracture, collapse, and change shape while pain may be limited. A warm, red, swollen, changing, or unstable foot should be evaluated promptly. Read the full Charcot Foot patient guide →

A Morton’s neuroma is irritation or thickening around a nerve in the ball of the foot, most often between the third and fourth toes. It can cause burning forefoot pain, tingling, numbness, or the feeling that you are walking on a pebble inside your shoe. Read the full Morton’s Neuroma patient guide →

Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also called Willis-Ekbom disease, is a neurological and sleep-related movement disorder that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs, often with crawling, tingling, aching, pulling, or other uncomfortable sensations. Symptoms typically begin or worsen during rest, improve temporarily with movement, and are strongest in the evening or at night. Read the full Restless Legs Syndrome patient guide →

Tarsal tunnel syndrome involves compression or irritation of the posterior tibial nerve as it passes through the inside of the ankle. It may cause burning, tingling, shooting pain, numbness, electric sensations, weakness, or symptoms that travel into the heel, arch, sole, or toes. Read the full Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome patient guide →

Ankle injuries range from simple twists to ligament damage, instability, and more serious trauma. Pain, swelling, bruising, or trouble bearing weight are signs it should be evaluated. Read the full Ankle Injuries, Sprains & Strains patient guide →

Chronic ankle instability is a recurring giving-way of the ankle, usually after repeated sprains leave the ligaments stretched or weakened. Frequent rolling, ongoing swelling, tenderness, or a wobbly, unsteady feeling on uneven ground are signs it should be evaluated. Read the full Chronic Ankle Instability patient guide →

A foot fracture is a break in one of the bones of the foot and may happen from trauma, twisting injuries, dropped objects, sports impact, falls, or repetitive overload. Symptoms often include pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, and trouble bearing weight. Read the full Foot Fractures patient guide →

Running injuries can include heel pain, stress fractures, tendon irritation, forefoot pain, and overuse syndromes. Persistent pain should not be ignored, especially if it changes your gait or training. Read the full Running Injuries patient guide →

Sprains affect ligaments and strains affect muscles or tendons. Both can cause swelling, bruising, tenderness, and weakness, and sometimes what seems minor can hide a more serious injury. Read the full Ankle Injuries, Sprains & Strains patient guide →

Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bone caused by repetitive loading, sudden training changes, poor recovery, low bone density, or repeated impact. They often start as pain with activity and can worsen into swelling, tenderness, limping, and pain even at rest if ignored. Read the full Stress Fractures patient guide →

These breaks can happen after stubbing, dropping something on the foot, sports injuries, twisting trauma, or repetitive stress. Pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, and difficulty pushing off while walking are common signs. Read the full Metatarsal Fractures patient guide →

Accessory navicular syndrome occurs when an extra bone or cartilage on the inner side of the foot above the arch becomes painful or inflamed, often along with irritation of the posterior tibial tendon. Symptoms may include a visible bony bump, redness, swelling, and aching or throbbing pain that worsens with activity or shoe pressure. Read the full Accessory Navicular Syndrome patient guide →

A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe as the joint shifts out of alignment. It can cause redness, pressure, shoe irritation, and pain that worsens over time. Read the full Bunions patient guide →

Foot and ankle deformities can affect alignment, balance, walking, and shoe comfort. Some develop gradually over time and may start as pressure spots, fatigue, or progressive pain. Read the full Foot Deformities patient guide →

Flat feet and fallen arches happen when the arch is low, collapsed, or no longer supporting the foot properly. Some people have flat feet without pain, while others develop arch fatigue, heel pain, ankle discomfort, swelling, balance changes, or trouble walking comfortably. Read the full Flat Feet / Fallen Arches patient guide →

Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled lumps that often develop near joints or tendons. They may be painless or may cause discomfort, pressure, or shoe irritation depending on location. Read the full Ganglion Cysts patient guide →

This is a bony enlargement on the back of the heel that can rub against shoes and irritate nearby soft tissue. It often causes pain, swelling, and discomfort in closed-back footwear. Read the full Haglund's Deformity patient guide →

Hallux limitus means the big toe joint does not move as freely as it should. It can cause stiffness, joint pain, and difficulty pushing off when walking or running. Read the full Hallux Limitus patient guide →

Hammertoes are toe deformities where one or more toes bend abnormally at the middle joint. They can cause pain, rubbing, corns, calluses, shoe irritation, and difficulty walking comfortably. Read the full Hammertoes patient guide →

This condition affects a tendon that supports the arch and can lead to flattening of the foot over time. Pain along the inside of the ankle and progressive arch collapse are common signs. Read the full Posterior Tibial Dysfunction patient guide →

Athlete’s foot is a contagious fungal skin infection that can cause itching, burning, scaling, peeling, cracking, redness, blisters, odor, and irritation. It often appears between the toes or on the bottom of the foot and can spread to the toenails, hands, or other skin if not treated properly. Read the full Athlete’s Foot patient guide →

Corns and calluses are thickened areas of skin that develop from repeated pressure or friction. Corns are usually smaller, deeper, and more concentrated, while calluses are broader patches of thickened skin often found on the ball of the foot, heel, or side of the foot. Read the full Corns & Calluses patient guide →

Diabetes can damage nerves, reduce circulation, slow healing, and make small foot problems turn serious quickly. Numbness, sores that do not heal, redness, drainage, black skin, swelling, or foot shape changes should be evaluated promptly. Read the full Diabetic Foot Problems patient guide →

Foot and ankle infections can affect the skin, nails, soft tissue, or deeper structures. Redness, swelling, warmth, drainage, worsening pain, or fever should be taken seriously. Read the full Foot Infections patient guide →

An ingrown nail happens when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, and sometimes infection. It often worsens with pressure from shoes. Read the full Ingrown Toenails patient guide →

Plantar warts are rough growths on the bottom of the foot caused by HPV entering small breaks in the skin. They may look like calluses, but they often hurt more with direct pressure and may show tiny black dots from small blood vessels. Read the full Plantar Warts patient guide →

Psoriasis on the feet is an immune-related skin condition that can cause thick scaly plaques, cracking, soreness, itching, burning, pustules, or toenail changes. Because it can resemble athlete’s foot, eczema, fungus, calluses, or infection, persistent foot skin changes should be properly evaluated. Read the full Psoriasis On The Feet patient guide →

Skin cancer can appear on the feet in forms that are easy to overlook, including dark or changing spots, scaly patches, sores that do not heal, bleeding or crusting areas, or changing lesions. Anything suspicious should be evaluated promptly. Read the full Skin Cancers of the Foot patient guide →

Toenail fungus is a fungal nail infection that can cause thickened, yellow, brittle, crumbly, distorted, or lifted toenails. It may spread slowly and can be harder to treat once the nail becomes thick or damaged. Read the full Toenail Fungus patient guide →