If your parents have bunions, there’s a better than average chance that you will too. Still, genetics isn’t the only reason a bump, medically called a hallux valgus, can develop at the base of your big toe and foot. Read on to learn what else ups your risk
Diabetes does more than affect your energy level; it can cause significant nerve damage in your legs and feet and is the No. 1 cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation. Learn more about why podiatry care is essential in diabetes management.
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of foot pain, which may become debilitating. Surgery may be ideal if noninvasive treatments--which tend to be effective--fail to help.
Ankle pain is common, caused by twists, turns, and simple overuse. However, since your feet and legs rarely have downtime, even a minor ankle injury can develop into a greater problem. Don’t ignore persistent ankle pain even if you know its cause.
If you’ve experienced weakness or numbness in your fingers or toes, or if your skin has become so sensitive that it hurts when something touches it, you may have peripheral neuropathy. Learn more about this condition and its symptoms.
About 10% of people will suffer from plantar fasciitis in their lifetime. If you have pain in your heel and the arch of your foot, you might be one of them.
If the thought of surgery leaves you cold, but you’re worried about developing bunions, there are ways to head them off without a knife in sight.
Whether football is your game, or you can’t wait for soccer season to start, healthy feet and ankles are vital to these, and many other, sports. An injury can end your season early, sometimes permanently. Dr. O’Connor can help you avoid that.
