The Foot & Ankle Group- Philadelphia Office

Plantar fasciitis is a common and painful foot condition in which improper foot structure triggers pain in the heel and arch of the foot. Orthotics can help to prevent the return of plantar fasciitis.

Ingrown toenails are often caused by the shape of the nail plate. People with curved nail plates, instead of wide nail plates, have increased risks for ingrown toenails. Trauma to the nail plate can also cause ingrown toenails to occur.

Did you know that plantar warts are caused by a virus? To reduce risks for plantar warts, wear shoes or sandals in public areas (especially public gyms and showers) and wear socks and shoes that will help to keep your feet dry.

Corns and calluses are created by an abnormal position of the bone in the toe. Often, hammertoe in the middle three toes leads to corns and calluses. The condition is more painful when a bursal sac forms between the bone and the corn or callus.

Severe foot pain can be the result of many different foot problems, such as infection, broken bones, deep vein thrombosis, or compartment syndrome. If you have severe foot pain that does not go away with time, you may consider visiting a foot and ankle doctor for an exam.

Plantar fasciitis involves a microscopic tear to one of the ligaments that attaches to the underside of the back of your heel. This issue is most common in women who are overweight and in people with certain foot types.

There are many signs that you should visit a foot expert. Examples include sharp pain triggered by certain shoes and lingering swelling or discomfort from an old injury.

If you are a hardcore athlete, it is important to stretch your foot and ankle muscles before you engage in any type of workout. This can help keep your muscles strong and protect them from injuries.

Did you know that foot and ankle surgeons can practice both general medicine and specialized foot care? This allows them to diagnose and treat foot, ankle, and lower leg problems as well as to perform operations.

Metatarsalgia is a condition of the feet which is characterized by painful inflammation in the ball of the foot. To reduce risks for this condition, avoid wearing shoes with a narrow toe box and high heels that place excessive pressure on the ball of the foot.

If the virus creating the warts persists, individual warts can spread rapidly and root deeply into the bottom of the foot. In serious cases, removing and then cauterizing the base of existing wart is the best way to avoid new warts.

If you suffer from heel pain, you may have planter fasciitis or a heel spur. Both stem from a biomechanical problem with the alignment of the bones in your foot.

After a fracture, immobilizing the bones is often the best way to ensure they fuse back together properly. Casts, boots, splints and braces are the most common ways to immobilize a foot fracture.