Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

Symptoms and Treatment of High Arch Pain High arch pain, or pes cavus, occurs when the foot has an unusually high arch. This puts extra stress on the ball and heel of the foot. Common symptoms include pain, instability, and difficulty walking. Other issues include...

Symptoms and Causes of Heel Fat Pad Syndrome Heel fat pad syndrome occurs when the thick, protective layer of fatty tissue beneath the heel becomes thinned, displaced, or inflamed. This heel fat pad, known as the corpus adiposum, normally cushions the heel bone and...

Causes and Treatment of Tennis Toe Tennis toe is a painful condition caused by repeated trauma to the toenail, typically affecting the big toe. It often results from sudden stops, quick direction changes, or wearing shoes that allow the foot to slide forward during...

Understanding and Managing Cuboid Syndrome Cuboid syndrome occurs when the cuboid bone in the midfoot becomes misaligned, often following an ankle sprain or repeated stress. It can cause an aching pain on the outside of the foot, especially during walking or...

Are You Suffering From Ingrown Toenails? If left untreated, an ingrown toenail can lead to more serious concerns, such as an infection. Knowing proper nail care can help in the prevention of an ingrown toenail. Give us a call, and get...

Types of Surgery for Foot Bone Spurs The feet contain 26 bones each, creating numerous joints and surfaces where bone spurs may develop from repeated stress, inflammation, or injury. These bony growths, known as osteophytes, often form when the body responds to...