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Signs of a Midfoot Injury

What is a Lisfranc injury? Dr. DeBlasi provides information on midfoot injuries – typical signs, treatment options, and rehabilitation. #lisfrancinjury #footpain #midfootinjury #podiatrist #FFLC Overview: What is a Lisfranc injury? Symptoms Treatment Rehabilitation Lisfranc (midfoot) injuries result if bones in the midfoot are broken or ligaments that support the midfoot are torn. The severity of […]

Morton’s Neuroma: Taking a Closer Look

What is Morton’s Neuroma? Dr. Chapman provides an overview with common symptoms and treatment options. Overview: History What is Morton’s Neuroma? Symptoms Treatment Options Though Morton’s Neuroma is one of the three most common disorders of the foot, it seems to receive less attention than plantar fasciitis or bunions. Considering approximately 200,000 cases are diagnosed […]

Metatarsalgia – Causes and Treatment Options

Do you have a pain in the ball of your foot? Perhaps you are experiencing metatarsalgia. Dr. Mustafa discusses common symptoms, cause, and treatment options. Overview: What is metatarsalgia? Symptoms Causes Treatment Prevention What is Metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is an overuse condition in which the ball of the foot becomes painful and inflamed. It is a […]

The Return of Ingrown Nails

Returning ingrown toenails? Dr. Sahiba Singh discusses common causes and treatment options. Overview: • Posterior Tibial Tendonitis • Symptoms • Treatment Options Ingrown toenails are painful and can interrupt your day-to-day activities by making it painful to walk. While they are easy to fix, some people do experience recurring ingrown toenails that grow into the […]

10 Timely Tips to Get Feet Ready for Spring

Spring is in the air. Are your feet ready for spring? Dr. DeBlasi discusses 10 tips get your feet ready for spring! Overview: Foot Care Tips Common Feet Ailments Treatment Options Dr. Lori DeBlasi is a podiatric physician and surgeon practicing in Southwest Florida. Double Board Certified: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. From […]

What Are Calluses?

Did you know one in 20 Americans will develop a callus this year? You might be among them. Dr. Pelucacci discusses calluses, their cause, and treatment options. Overview: What are calluses Causes Symptoms Treatment options Most of us can remember running around barefoot when we were young. Shoes seemed like such a hindrance! As we […]

Knowing the Signs of Diabetic Feet

When it comes to diabetic foot care, it pays to take a proactive approach. While it’s important to treat any symptoms promptly, it’s even better to minimize the effects or outright prevent them in the first place. The reason is simple: the consequences of diabetes for your feet can develop gradually, and their effects can […]

Understanding Plantar Warts

What are plantar warts? Dr. Karan Malani provides information about plantar warts, symptoms, and treatment options. Many warts are not painful, and this often depends on where they develop on the foot. A plantar wart grows inward on the sole of the foot, and this happens from the weight the feet must endure. It appears […]

Bunions: More Common than Realized

Did you know that 23% of people between 18-65 years old have bunions? Dr. Mustafa discusses surgical options for treating bunions. #bunions #podiatrist #FFLC Bunions are one of the three most common foot ailments, along with plantar fasciitis and Morton’s neuroma. Bunions affect 10-25% of the population; approximately 23% of people 18 to 65 years […]

Posterior Tibial Tendonitis

Dr. Bartholomew discusses the symptoms and treatment options for posterior tibial tendonitis. The anatomy of your feet and ankles breaks down like this: You have 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, ligaments and tendons in each foot. These tissues all work in harmony when everything is going well, but sometimes problems disrupt the […]