As parents, we often pay close attention to our children’s growth and development, but one area that can sometimes be overlooked is their foot health. Just like adults, children can experience a range of foot problems that may require attention and care. In this blog, we’ll explore some common foot issues in children, their causes,…
As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and our feet are no exception. Yet, foot health is often overlooked in the realm of healthcare, despite its critical importance for overall well-being. For many older adults, foot problems can significantly impact mobility, independence, and quality of life. In this article by Dr. Stephen Guiliana, we’ll…
Introduction: Your daily journey starts with a step, and the position of your feet during that step can have a profound impact on your overall comfort and well-being. Yet, many of us may not even realize how our foot posture affects our daily lives. Whether it’s the subtle discomfort of ‘flat-footedness’ or the challenges posed…
The most common bunion corrective procedure performed in America and in my office is the Austin bunionectomy. It is also called a Chevron bunionectomy. Most bunions are easily repositioned with this procedure. Like all the surgeries, the results vary from near perfect to having to perform it over. Why? I will answer that later. The…
The most common cause of pediatric heel pain is a disorder known as Sever’s Disease. This is not a disease but when named over a hundred years ago this is what it became known as. To make it even harder to remember its medical diagnosis is calcaneal apophysitis. This is an inflamed growth plate in…
Weak ankles or medically known as “lateral ankle instability” is a condition described by a “giving way “of the outside of the ankle. This can develop after repeated ankle sprains. A condition known as ligamentous laxity can also cause an ankle to turn over. Turning your ankle usually occurs while walking or running, but can…
WHAT ARE HAMMERTOES? Hammertoe is a bending in one or more joints (knuckles) of the small toes. Because of the deformity that this causes, the tops of the toes press against shoes and can hurt. The toes can also be uncomfortable at the tip where they press into the floor or sole of the shoe.…
Sounds scary, but it’s just common sense. Diabetes may cause nerve damage in the smallest nerves of your feet; therefore, a small cut will not be noticed until a large infection takes effect. In some patients, blood flow may also be decreased and make healing take longer. Because of these potential problems, a diabetic may…
Hallux rigidus, or arthritis, of the great toe is often mistaken as bunion pain. Classical bunions consist of the great toe bent in relation to the foot. Arthritis of the great toe is more painful and the toe is straight. There can be a combination of the 2, but for this discussion the great toe…
Patients will come to the complaining of a wart or callus on their foot. So, which is it? They are 2 completely different things. Treatments are also different and sometimes not needed. Warts are caused by a virus. A virus is so small it cannot be seen with a microscope. The virus can be picked…