FollowFollowFollow Can you have a bunion deformity and still have a straight toe? Can you have a bunion and still have a straight toe? Bunion deformities are the most common condition that I see and manage. There are two types of ‘bunion’ conditions that I see on a...
FollowFollowFollow Big toe arthritis (1st MTP joint) – What is new on the horizon Big toe arthritis – What is new on the horizon Big toe arthritis is a common condition that typically affects the 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. This frequently leads...
FollowFollowFollow Why Bunion surgery is not what it used to be. How far we have come! While I perform all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, one of the most common conditions that I manage is bunions. Patients present with bunion deformities for several reasons....
FollowFollowFollow So you have a heel spur? What now? If you have had issues with your foot or ankle in the past, you may have had a xray and been told that you have a ‘heel spur’. It is a very common finding, and it’s worth knowing a little more about this. There are...
FollowFollowFollow How Common are bunions and what causes them? What causes Bunions and how common are they Bunions are common. Very common. If you were to take a look at all of your friends and family members’ feet, the odds are that you will notice many ‘bunions’....
FollowFollowFollow Plantar Fasciitis Myths and Misconceptions – Dr. Mike Smith Plantar fasciitis is a very common condition resulting in chronic heel pain. The condition represents irritation / inflammation of the plantar fascia. With progression, tears in the...