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Fax: (770) 321-0001
Marietta GA 30062
If you are faced with unsightly toes that are curled to appear to look like a hammer, you definitely have hammertoes. Specifically, it is a condition where the middle joint of your toes is bent (curled) occurring in your 2nd, 3rd and 4th toe. Unfortunately, this condition can progressively worsen if not properly…
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…
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…
Toenail fungus infections are a common foot health problem and can continue for years without ever causing pain. The disease, characterized by a change in a toenail’s color, is often considered nothing more than a flaw or imperfection…
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…
It is not uncommon for foot and ankle problems in children to go undetected due to the signs and symptoms being subtle. In addition to this, children oftentimes are unable to explain what the problem is. Based on this, it is the responsibility of any parent to take their child in to be checked early and on a regular basis…
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…
