Some common conditions treated by the doctors of Foot & Ankle Associates


  • Bunions-Read More
    Experienced as a 'bump' on the side of the big toe, a Bunion results from changes to the bony framework of the front part of the foot. Read the PDF.
  • Diabetic Complications and Amputation Prevention- Read More
    People with diabetes are suceptable to many foot problems, often because of two complications: nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor blood circulation. Read the PDF.
  • Diabetic Foot Care-Read More
    Diabetes can be dangerouse to your feet- even a small cut could have serious consequences. Read the PDF.
  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy-Read More
    Three different groups of nerves can be affected by diabetic neuropothy, affecting the ability to feel pain, control the muscles of the foot, sweating, and other sensory, motor, or autonomic functions. Read the PDF.
  • Gout Realted Foot and Ankle problems-Read More
    A disorder that results from the build-up of uric acid in the tissues or joint- most often in the joint of the big toe. Read the PDF.
  • Hammertoe-Read More
    A contracture- or bending- of one or both joints of the second, thrid, fourth, or fifth toes, causing pain, corns, calluses, or other discomfort. Read the PDF.
  • Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)-Read More
    A condition also known as a heel spur, plantar fasciitis causes pain or discomfort on the bottom of the heel that is usually worse when rising and increases over a period of months. Read the PDF.
  • Ingrown Nails-Read More
    A toenail is "ingrown" when it is curved downward, into the skin, usually at the side of the nail. This results in skin irritation, pain, redness, and other discomfort. Read the PDF.
  • Morton's Neuroma-Read More
    A thickening of the nerve tissue, most commonly at the base of the third and fourth toes, Morton's Neuroma result's in one or more discomforts such as pain, tingling, burning, numbness, etc. Read the PDF.
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.)-Read More
    A restriction in blood flow in the arteries in the leg (poor circulation) which can result in pain, numbness or weakness, cold legs or feet, sores that won't heal, change in color, or other discomforts. Read the PDF.
  • Plantar Wart (Verruca Plantaris)-Read More
    A small growth on the skin that can develop anywhere on the foot as the result of the skin being infected with a virus. Can cause pain, thickened skin similar to a callus at the site, and other visual signs. The wart starts out small and gets larger over time. Read the PDF.
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (P.T.T.D.)-Read More
    Inflamation and or over-stretching of the posterior tibial tendon in the foot which may cause pain, swelling, flattening of the arch, or an inward rolling of the ankle. Read the PDF.
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