What’s a Bunion?
A Bunion is a bony bump that forms where your big toe meets the rest of the foot. This location is called the metatarsophalangeal joint, also known as an MTP joint. This common condition develops over time and has a number of causes ranging from minor things such as poorly fitting shoes to more significant […]
3 Types of Peroneal Tendon Injuries
Peroneal tendon injuries can affect a patient’s ability to walk or exercise without pain. Receiving treatment is necessary to prevent further degradation of the injury. The peroneal tendon is not as well-known as the Achilles tendon. Because of this, patients may not know the cause of their pain and ankle instability. By learning more about […]
How to Permanently Treat Toenail Fungus
How to Permanently Treat Toenail Fungus Nail fungus can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Dr. Frankel offers a safe and pain-free method to treat this condition to encourage healthy and clear nail growth. If you have discolored, deformed, and brittle toenails, you probably have toenail fungus. Seeking treatment to heal this condition is necessary to prevent […]
Treat Your Feet with Gratitude: 5 Thanksgiving Tips for Diabetics
Diabetes can affect your foot health. This Thanksgiving, practice healthy lifestyle habits to protect your body (and your feet) while enjoying the holiday with loved ones. The holidays are for spending time with friends and family, eating tasty food, and observing traditions. You can get the most out of the holidays with good health, energy, […]
All About Plantar Plate Injuries
Plantar plate injuries take time to heal, but most patients with mild tears can experience a full recovery with conservative treatment options. If you have pain in the ball of your foot, it may be due to a plantar plate injury. The plantar plate protects the metatarsals and toes from overload, such as during heavy-hitting […]
How to Treat Your Chronic Tendon Pain without Surgery
Chronic tendon pain affects daily activities and may worsen over time. With Tenex, patients can experience relief from foot tendonitis without surgery. Do you have difficulty walking, running, or playing sports due to foot and ankle tendon pain? Have you tried conservative treatment options and still cannot find relief from Achilles tendonitis or plantar fasciitis? […]
Treating Heel Pain (That Isn’t Plantar Fasciitis)
Heel pain is a typical symptom of several conditions, including the common but less well-known heel nerve entrapment. Heel pain can make it difficult to do the activities you love. If you do a simple Google search for your conditions, you may be convinced that you have plantar fasciitis. However, you may have another common […]
Pain After Sprains: Osteochondral Lesions
Osteochondral lesions are tears in ankle cartilage caused by trauma to the joint. If you’ve recovered from an ankle sprain or fracture and still feel pain in the joint, you may have an osteochondral lesion. Osteochondral lesions often go undiscovered during an evaluation for ankle trauma since they develop over time. They can be painful […]
What is Sesamoiditis?
The sesamoids are small bones in the ball of the foot that are susceptible to injury caused by overuse and increased pressure on the big toe joint. If you notice pain around your big toe and the ball of your foot that comes and goes, then you may have sesamoiditis. This condition is treated with […]
What You Should Know About Foot Arthritis Surgery
With surgery, patients who suffer from advanced foot and ankle arthritis can find freedom from pain and immobility. Osteoarthritis of the feet and ankles is a condition that causes swelling of the feet, inflamed tissues, pain, and a loss of mobility. It can be developed due to: Wear-and-tear of cartilage in the joint Injury Flat […]
