by Zoey | Mar 11, 2020 | Common Foot Problems, Surgical Procedures
There are a number of causes for why bunions develop on the outside joint of your foot, but it all boils down to something that is irritating the metatarsophalangeal joint of your big toe. Here are several questions that can help you find the answers to why you might...
by Zoey | Nov 7, 2019 | Common Foot Problems, Surgical Procedures
A podiatrist is licensed and trained to perform foot and ankle treatment. These treatments can vary depending on the patient’s need, but here are some of the most common treatments that our podiatrists in Baltimore and the surrounding areas can perform for you: ...
by Zoey | Oct 18, 2019 | Common Foot Problems, Surgical Procedures
A hammer toe (or claw toe) is the bending of the toe at the joint which occurs when a muscle imbalance in the toe causes increased pressure on the joint. You can fix hammer toes in the following ways: Padding and taping the area to minimize stress and pain Medication...
by Zoey | Oct 4, 2019 | Common Foot Problems, Sports Medicine, Surgical Procedures
Normally, your toenails should continue to grow straight, but sometimes you can develop an issue like an ingrown toenail. This happens when your toenail grows into the side or corner of your nail bed. An ingrown toenail is a very common issue and often develops in one...
by Zoey | Sep 26, 2019 | Common Foot Problems, Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Care, Orthotics
Diabetic foot pain is often caused by Peripheral Neuropathy, which is a nerve problem directly caused by the disease of diabetes. This nerve pain can take the form of burning, aching, shooting pain, or tingling in your feet. How to Relieve Diabetic Foot Pain?You can...
by Zoey | Sep 16, 2019 | Common Foot Problems, Surgical Procedures
An ingrown toenail can sometimes be managed on your own, but here at Podiatry Associates in Baltimore, we always recommend medical attention, especially since an infection may occur in the toenail. If you detect any signs of an ingrown toenail infection like pain,...
