Foot & Ankle

In this article: Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a professional athlete or somewhere in between, you know how frustrating it can be to experience frequent sprained ankles and other injuries. If your everyday activities or athletic performance is suffering, learning how to strengthen your ankles can help. The right exercises can improve stability and reduce your risk of future injuries, so you can stay in the game and keep doing the things you love. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of strengthening your ankles, share exercises that can help and address what a history of ankle sprains means for […]

In this article: While foot injuries are common among active individuals, a Jones fracture diagnosis is more complicated. This kind of injury is more serious than a typical foot fracture, may involve longer recovery times and often requires surgery or other specialized treatment.  In this article, we’ll explain what a Jones fracture is and what causes it, address why this type of injury can be difficult to heal and explore surgical and non-surgical treatment options.  If you’ve fractured your foot, it’s important to have it evaluated and treated promptly to prevent long-term complications. At The Bone and Joint Surgery Clinic, […]

If you participate in sports or workouts that involve sudden stops, starts or sharp cuts, then you may have heard of or experienced a condition known as turf toe – a sprained big toe joint. While common in athletes, this type of injury can happen to anyone, which is why it’s important to understand turf toe treatment options. In this article, we’ll explore what causes turf toe, grades of turf toe injuries, how the condition is treated and how long recovery takes. If you’ve experienced a toe sprain and you’re ready to get back in the game, we can help. […]

In this article: Ankle injuries such as sprains, strains and fractures are very common, whether you’re a weekend warrior, a pro athlete, or just going about your daily activities. Many of these types of ankle injuries can be prevented with the right precautions or treated at home, if they’re mild. We’ll take a look at different types of ankle injuries and what causes them, consider ways to prevent ankle injuries and explore how to treat minor ankle injuries at home. Our expert team at The Bone and Joint Surgery Clinic has been providing care and treatment of ankle injuries to […]

In this article: So, you sprained your ankle playing sports, or maybe it was from a simple stumble on uneven ground and now you’re in pain. It’s important to understand whether you have a high vs low ankle sprain so you can get the appropriate treatment, heal properly and prevent long-term problems. In this article, we’ll examine how to tell the difference between a high vs low ankle sprain, consider what causes each kind of sprain, and explore how long it takes to heal from each of these ankle injuries. At The Bone and Joint Surgery Clinic, we’ve been providing […]

In this article: If you’re experiencing discomfort in your heel, you may suspect you have a heel spur. The truth is, pain from heel spurs shows up differently for each person – some feel a dull ache, others have sharp, stabbing pains and some people experience no pain at all. And because not all heel pain is caused by spurs, it’s important to determine the reason for your discomfort so you can get the proper diagnosis and treatment. In this article, we’ll discuss how to tell if you have a heel spur, how heel spurs are treated, and consider the […]

In this article: The alarm wakes you, and you slowly pull the covers off yourself as you move to the edge of the bed.  But when you stand up, a searing, stabbing pain on the bottom of your foot jolts you fully awake. The first few steps of the morning are difficult and painful. If you’ve had a stabbing pain near your heel, you could have a disease called plantar fasciitis. In plantar fasciitis, the band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot becomes inflamed. This tissue connects your heel bone to your toes, and it’s called the […]

When you have foot pain from flat feet, it can transform your daily living. Mobility issues and difficulty walking can eventually lead to the pain spreading and even radiating into your hip or lower back.  We’ve assisted hundreds of patients in managing and treating fallen arches, commonly known as flat feet. Addressing this condition requires a personalized approach to alleviate pain and effectively manage the ongoing, challenging symptoms it causes. In this blog, we’ll examine the solutions we provide for flat feet to give you freedom from pain and enhanced mobility.  But first, let’s briefly review this condition. What Causes Flat […]