Foot and Ankle Solutions

 Achilles Tendinitis  "The pain in the back of my leg has been increasing the last few months. I can feel a bump along my achilles." Achilles Tendinitis-Non-Insertional The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone and is used when you walk, run, and jump. Non-insertional tendinitis involves the middle portion of your achilles. It can feel like a bump in the middle of your calf. The leg typically hurts when you move your ankle in an upward position(dorsiflex). Causes   There is not one cause of achilles tendinitis. Having tight calf muscles and suddenly starting an aggressive exercise program can put extra stress on the Achilles tendon . Systemic conditions such as sarcoidosis, RA, MS, SLE can also contribute. Symptoms Common symptoms of Achilles tendinitis include: Pain and stiffness along the Achilles tendon in the morning Pain along the tendon or back of the heel that worsens with activity Se

Treatment of Swollen Legs(Varicose Veins)?   Venous insufficiency(most common cause of swollen legs) Swelling of the ankles and feet is often an early symptom of venous insufficiency, a condition in which blood inadequately moves up the veins from the legs and feet back to the heart. Normally, the veins keep blood flowing in the correct direction with the help of one-way valves. When valves become insufficient, they allow leaking of fluid from the vein to the soft tissues Chronic venous insufficiency can lead to skin changes, skin ulcers and infection. If you experience signs of venous insufficiency you should seek medical advice. Elevation Compression Topical treatments Treatment of secondary infection, when present Elevating the leg above the level of the heart decreases venous hypertension and edema, is appropriate for all patients, and should be done a minimum of

What is a Hammertoe "Crooked Toe"? Causes: Hammertoe is a common foot deformity that occurs most often in women who wear high heels or shoes with a narrow toe box. These types of footwear may force your toes against the front of the shoe, causing an unnatural bending. What is it? A hammertoe has an abnormal bend in the middle joint of a toe. Moving the affected toe may be difficult or painful. Corns and calluses can result from the toe rubbing against the inside of your shoes. These corns often present on the top of the toe or in between the toes(interspace). Treatment: There are few conservative options for hammertoes. Over the counter corn pads may help alleviate the symptoms and allow you to perform your daily activities. Custom molded orthotics can help control the biomechanics of your feet which can slow down the progression of the hammertoe. Surgery should be considered once all conservative options have failed and your daily activities are becoming a