Foot and Ankle Solutions

Toenail Fungus Fungal nail infection is a fungus growing in and around your fingernail or toenail. Causes Fungi can live on the dead tissues of the hair, nails, and outer skin layers. You can get fungal infections anywhere on your body. Nails, scalp, jock itch, athletes foot. Fungal nail infections often start after a fungal infection on the feet. They occur more often in toenails than in fingernails. And they are most often seen in adults as they age. You are at higher risk of getting a fungal nail infection if you: Have minor skin or nail injuries Have a deformed nail or nail disease Have moist skin for a long time Have immune system problems Wear footwear that does not allow air to reach your feet Symptoms Symptoms include nail changes on one or more nails (usually toenails), such as: Brittleness Change in nail shape Crumbling of the outside edges of the nail Debris trapped under the nail Loosening or lifting up

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction What is Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction(AKA PTTD?)   PTTD occurs when the posterior tibial tendon becomes inflamed or torn. Flatfoot can be a result of or contribute to PTTD. The job of the PT tendon is to support your arch. If you have a tendency to over-pronate then this tendon can become overworked and incompetent.  Most patients can be treated without surgery, using orthotics and braces. If orthotics and braces do not provide relief, surgery can be an effective way to help with the pain. Surgery might be as simple as removing the inflamed tissue or repairing a simple tear. PT inflammation or overuse is usually the cough, not the pneumonia, so-to-speak. PTTD can be a result of abnormality biomechanics and may need more complicated surgery to correct these abnormalities. Anatomy The posterior tibial tendon is one of the most important tendons of the leg. A tendon attaches muscles to bones, and the posterior tibial