This April, we’re celebrating National Foot Health Awareness Month! Unfortunately, many Americans avoid their foot doctor and struggle with disabling foot pain as a result. Seeing your podiatrist annually (or more often if you suffer from a certain condition that requires extra care) is the...
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. More than 40 million Americans have been diagnosed with arthritis. Arthritis itself is a blanket term that refers to more than 100 different rheumatic conditions and diseases. It affects the entire body, including the feet and ankles. Let’s look at...
Plantar warts are so named because they form in the plantar fascia, which is the wide band of fibrous tissue that spans the bottom of your foot and forms your arch. Plantar warts often cause severe pain and discomfort, especially when you put weight on...
“Orthotics” – it’s a scientific-sounding term for a fairly simple podiatry tool. The word orthotic comes from the Greek and means to straighten or align. So orthotics are shoe inserts that can give your feet support and comfort and also help relieve fatigue. But while orthotics...
The ankle is susceptible to pain due to injury or disease, because of its weight bearing function. Ankle injuries can occur due to trauma such as auto accidents, during sporting activities or during simple daily activities. If the ankle bones twist or receive too much...
Dr. Broyles and Dr. van Brederode are board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Utilizing both in-office and hospital facilities, The doctors of Alta Ridge Foot Specialists surgically treat a variety of foot and ankle conditions including: Bunions Heel Spurs Metatarsal Abnormalities Hammertoes Soft Tissue...
The doctors of Alta Ridge Foot Specialists are ready to help you with your sports-related foot and ankle injury. The doctors stay very active currently with running, and hiking, and participated in sports when they were younger. Because of this, they can relate to how...
Heel pain is a common complaint, affecting people of all ages. While plantar fasciitis often steals the spotlight, several other culprits can be behind your discomfort. Let's delve into the different causes, treatments, and how our experts at Alta Ridge Foot Specialists can guide you...
Bunions are a frequently encountered foot problem. The bunion is caused by heredity, flat feet, arthritis, trauma, and neuromuscular conditions. Usually the bunion is aggravated by tighter shoes and activity. The “bump” at the big toe joint that we call a bunion is actually caused...
At Alta Ridge Foot Specialists we are ready for any of your toenail issues whether it is a painful ingrown toenail, a thick, abnormally colored nail, a nail injury, or even toenails that just need trimming. Although a toenail is a small thing, it can...
Hammertoes are often noticed as one develops corns and calluses on their toes. The corn/callus is actually caused by an underlying joint contracture of the toe. This contracture of the toe joint causes the corn/callus and becomes painful as shoes rub on the area. Abnormal...
There are many causes of nerve pain in the foot. Some cases are simple, such as a shoe that is too tight impinging on a nerve leading to pain. Other instances are more complex, such as the metabolic effects of diabetes on the nerve leading...