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Category: toe pain

What’s Behind Hallux Rigidus

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Doctor Vikki

Hallux rigidus is a form of degenerative arthritis that affects the big toe and one that we at Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center would rather treat in its earlier stages rather than its later ones. What starts out as stiffness in the toe joint will eventually progress to pain, decreased the range of motion […]

Categories: Foot Pain, toe pain | Tags: custom orthotics, Flat Feet, hallux rigidus

Why Does My Toe Hurt?

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Doctor Vikki

Most of the time we don’t think much about our toes. They are, however, quite necessary for providing the balance and assistance needed to support the weight of your body and for common activities like walking and running. At Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center we find patients pay attention to their toes when they […]

Categories: toe pain | Tags: curled fifth toe, hammertoes, toe spurs, turf toe

What’s Behind Ingrown Toenails?

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Doctor Vikki

Ingrown toenails (officially known as onychocryptosis), a condition we see frequently at Superior Foot & Ankle Center, are painful and potentially can lead to an infection. They occur when the side of a nail begins to grow back into the skin and are seen most often on the big toe. As the nail becomes ingrown […]

Categories: toe pain | Tags: ingrown toenails, onychocryptosis

Questions about Hammertoe

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Doctor Vikki

One thing just about everyone knows about hammertoe is how to recognize it. The telltale downward bend of the toe in the shape of a hammer make it an obvious deformity to spot. At Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center we have found that beyond its appearance, many patients don’t have all the facts about […]

Categories: foot conditions, toe pain | Tags: calluses, corns, hammertoe, Orthotics

Dealing with Bunions

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Doctor Vikki

A common condition that we treat at Superior Foot & Ankle Center is the bunion. A bunion, also known as hallux valgus, is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe which forms when the bone of the joint moves out of place and toward the second toe. The further the […]

Categories: foot conditions, toe pain | Tags: big toe, Bunions, hallux valgus, Orthotics
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