Ingrown toenails occur when the corners or sides of the toenail dig into the skin, often causing infection. A common ailment, ingrown toenails can be painful. Left untreated, they may become sore, red, and infected and the skin may start to grow over the ingrown toenail.

Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate arch pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain.

Orthotics, also known as orthoses, are custom-made shoe inserts that correct an abnormal or irregular, walking pattern. Orthotics allow people to stand, walk, and run more efficiently and comfortably.

Fungal nails refers to any number of fungal nail infections that can occur on the foot. Since fungal nails are usually resistant to medications surgical removal may be required.

A heel spur is a projection of bone that can occur on the bottom or back of the heel bone. The condition is often associated with plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis. Heel spurs tend to get progressively larger with time.

Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint to angle toward the other toes.

Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery.

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body and can withstand forces of 1,000 pounds or more. It also is the most frequently ruptured tendon, usually as a result of a sports injury. Both professional and weekend athletes may suffer from Achilles tendonitis, a common overuse injury and inflammation of the tendon.