At Eastside Podiatry we are committed to giving you the best in quality and professional care. Our doctors and staff do their best every time you visit to ensure that you receive the care you need in a timely and professional manner. On this website we have compiled information on some common foot and ankle ailments for your reference.
Please feel free to browse the Foot Conditions category or use the search box to the left to learn more about these particular conditions. If you have questions that are not addressed on the site, please call the office nearest you for additional information. Printing these and filling them out ahead of time will help to reduce the amount of time we spend checking you in and, subsequently, the amount of time you spend waiting.
Please feel free to browse the Foot Conditions category or use the search box to the left to learn more about these particular conditions. If you have questions that are not addressed on the site, please call the office nearest you for additional information. Printing these and filling them out ahead of time will help to reduce the amount of time we spend checking you in and, subsequently, the amount of time you spend waiting.
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The structure of your foot is complex, consisting of bones, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Of the 26 bones in your foot, 19 are toe bones (phalanges) and metatarsal bones (the long bones in the midfoot). Fractures of the toe and metatarsal bones are common and require evaluation by a specialist.
The average person takes over 5000 steps per day, and by the age of 50 years old, you have walked almost 75000 miles. With each step you take, you put up to two times your body weight upon your feet. One problem that can develop that affects the great toe joint is hallux rigidus. This condition is recognized when there is a decreased motion in the joint.
Toes are often overlooked and underappreciated by many of us. After all, what do they do beside rub in your shoes and often get cramped? Toes actually provide an important function during walking and as a result of that can develop problems of their own. The development of: bursa, corns, abscesses, ingrown toe nails, tendonitis, subluxations and angular deformity (Hammer Toe Syndrome) all can be produced by abnormal function of the toes.
Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis -- a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or, rarely, a cyst. Because there are several potential causes, it is important to have a heel pain properly diagnosed.
Toenails are simply an extension of our skin. The nail, or nail plate, is made up of the same type of cells that makes up our skin, which is the largest organ of the human body. Like every other organ in the body, there can be problems. By far, the most common problem with human toenails are when they become embedded in the surrounding skin, or nail fold.
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