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Marietta GA 30062
CLOSED Saturday – Sunday
Fax: (770) 321-0001
Marietta GA 30062
1st MPJ Fusion arthrodesis procedure is normally performed for hallux rigidus or a severe bunion deformity. To perform this procedure, your podiatric surgeon will first remove the articular cartilage from both sides of the joint. The big toe is then placed in the proper position and the first metatarsal head is fixated…
Freiberg’s disease is a rare disorder of the foot’s joints. The metatarsal bones run from the toes to the arch of the foot. With Freiberg’s disease, the joint surfaces disintegrate and/ or collapse and abnormal tissue forms in the joint. It can be the result of foot injury or trauma or the occurrence of longer-than-normal metatarsal bones. At its onset, the disease can cause pain or stiffness…
When you need foot surgery, you want to find the right doctor of podiatry for the job. Take a look at the medical team at the Podiatry Group of Georgia. Led by Dr. Tammy Gephart, our clinic has to become the leading podiatry clinic in Georgia for a reason. We’ve worked hard to establish our office as a place…
One area that we hear patients complain about often is discomfort in the ball of their foot. This is where the toes join the rest of the foot and it is composed of muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, and nerves. Your forefoot endures a great amount of stress and impact, particularly if you are active in sports. This structure is used for balance, weight distribution…
By definition, Foot Orthotics are shoe inserts that are designed to correct various foot disorders and to alleviate consequent foot pain. They perform functions that make standing, walking and running more comfortable and efficient by slightly altering the angles at which the foot strikes a walking or running…
Our team at our podiatry group in Marietta has spent years learning about feet! Your feet are an amazing area of your body, and one of the most complicated mechanically. There are over 26 bones in your feet, along with 33 joints and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments…
Podiatrist (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, or DPM) – Diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent foot diseases and conditions. May also provide toenail care and maintenance and works with people with diabetes and other medical conditions who have foot issues…
In our experience, with the foot and ankle, we witness children between 10 and 14 experience heel pain as a result of inflammation of the growth plate at the back of the heel. The Achilles tendon, which is the largest…
Many people in America suffer from foot and ankle pain. But what people must remember is that foot pain and discomfort is not normal. When you visit the Podiatry Group of Georgia, your trusted Marietta foot doctor, we will properly evaluate and diagnose the cause of your foot pain….
Whether you’re a career woman who wears high-heeled shoes every day, an avid athlete who plays sports all year round, or you just have foot issues caused by bad genetics, odds are you will need foot pain management at some point in your life…
