What is Pediatric Flat Foot? Having a flat foot means that the natural foot arch shrinks when you stand up. Sometimes, the arch shrinks but is still noticeable, and sometimes it disappears altogether. Both adults and children can have flatfoot, and whether and when you address the issue is related...

Many people who know that they have suffered some sort of injury to their ankle can’t tell whether they’ve fractured their ankle or simply sprained it before they’ve had a chance to visit heir local foot surgeon. They have either received a blow to their ankle or felt something happen...

Is It Actually a Plantar Wart?  Many people spend most of their day on their feet either standing or walking. Even a small issue with the feet can make this painful and difficult. Plantar warts are a common issue that can make spending time of one’s feed very difficult. Fortunately,...

Many adults take good care of themselves. They exercise regularly, eat right and get checkups. However, foot care is something that many neglect. Seventy-one percent of people who are over the age of 65 have foot problems. However, only 39 percent of them have consulted with a foot doctor in...

An Achilles tendon tear is a hurtful injury. Tendon repair, surgery, reconnects the ends of the broken tendon. After surgery, the patient will likely feel fatigued for several days. The ankle and lower leg areas may swell. Ice can help reduce the swelling. In several days the swelling should subside...

When babies are born, their feet are usually flat and have soft and relatively flexible bones. It is normal for young children to have pigeon toes (intoe) when they start walking. As a child’s bones grow and harden they will also rotate, giving the foot and legs definite shape as...