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CLOSED Saturday – Sunday
Fax: (770) 321-0001
Marietta GA 30062
What is a Morton’s Neuroma? A neuroma is a pinched nerve or a nerve tumor—a benign, though usually uncomfortable, thickening or growth in the nervous tissue. There are several ways it can form, but often it is related to irritation or trauma to the nerve. Rubbing, pinching…
A neuroma is an abnormality of a nerve that has been damaged either by trauma or because of an abnormality of foot function. The most common location of neuromas is in the ball of the foot. In this area, the nerve can…
Pain or discomfort in the great toe joint is a common occurrence amongst people seeking podiatric treatment. There are numerous reasons why people may experience pain or discomfort in this region. Pain in this area may be due to a restriction of motion, a condition referred to as hallux limits or rigidus…
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…
Some foot and ankle pain can be alleviated with custom orthotics. These are show inserts, and you may be familiar with the kind you can buy in the local pharmacy. Custom orthotics are made to fit the shape of your foot, and can eliminate movement that is causing pain when…
Gout is a metabolic disorder caused by too much uric acid in the blood. This can be caused by numerous situations such as the kidneys not cleaning out the buildup of uric acid properly by means of urine or the heavy consumption of protein which breaks down into uric acid…
Ganglion cysts of the foot are benign, fluid-filled, soft-tissue masses that attach to tendon sheaths or joint capsules. The fluid tends to be thick, sticky, clear, and jelly-like. It is like synovial fluid, which lubricates the joints and tendons…
Watching a baby learn to walk makes it clear that our gait changes significantly as we age. Gait refers to the way that a person walks, and there are a set of standards used to signify a range of normal. Babies wobble, and often have a wider stance as they learn to balance during walking…
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…
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….
