Services

Comprehensive Foot And Ankle Center offers a full array of podiatric services to help you maintain healthy feet. You can read more on this page about specific services.

Conditions and Treatments

The office is equipped to treat many foot & ankle conditions. Some of these conditions and treatments include:

We also do in office dispensing of: Ankle Braces, Diabetic Shoes, and Custom Orthotics.

Ankle Sprains – are usually caused by a twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, which may result in excessive stretching or tearing of one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle. Different severities of the sprain can impact the degree of damage as well as the type and duration of treatment. Read More…

Athlete’s Feet – a chronic infection caused by various types of fungus, Athlete’s foot is often spread in places where people go barefoot such as public showers or swimming pools. The condition ranges from mild scaling and itching to painful inflammation and blisters. It usually starts between the toes or on the arch and may spread to the bottom and sides of the foot. Read More…

Bunions – are bone deformities caused by an enlargement of the joint at the base and side of the big toes (metatarsophalangeal joint). Bunions form when the toe moves out of place. The enlargement and its protuberance cause irritation and pressure as they rub against shoe wear. Read More…

Corns and Calluses – are protective layers of compacted dead skin cells. They are caused by repeated friction from skin rubbing against bony areas or against an irregularity in a shoe. Read More…

Diabetic Foot Care – Diabetes is a lifelong chronic disease that is caused by high levels of sugar in the blood. It can also decrease your body’s ability to fight off infections, which is especially harmful in your feet. Read More…

Flat Feet – is a condition of the foot’s bone structure. In infants and toddlers, prior to walking, the longitudinal arch is not developed, and flat feet are normal. Most feet are flexible and an arch appears when children begin standing on their toes. Read More…

Fractures – Nearly one-fourth of all the bones in your body are in your feet. A broken (fractured) bone in your forefoot or in one of your toes is often painful, but rarely disabling. Most of the time, these injuries heal without operative treatment. Read More…

Fungal Nails – Nail fungus is a fungal infection in one or more of your nails. An infection with nail fungus may begin as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. Read More…

Hammertoes – are deformities affecting any numbers of toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, causing it to resemble a hammer. Read More…

Ingrown Toenails – are a very common problem affecting primarily the great toenail. They are caused by sideways growth of the nail edge into the skin of the toe. The abnormal extension of the toenail pushes into the surrounding skin causing discomfort. Read More…

Plantar Fasciitis – is the term commonly used to refer to heel and arch pain related to an inflammation on the bottom of the heel. More specifically, plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue, called plantar fascia, that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the heel bone. Read More…

Plantar Warts – are noncancerous skin growths on the soles of your feet caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters your body through tiny cuts, breaks or other vulnerable sites on the skin of your feet. Read More…

Sport Injuries – Most sports are hard on the feet because of quick repetitive movements, constricting footwear, and/or increased exposure to injury or trauma. Following is a brief overview of some of the most common injuries that result from particular sports. Read More…

Wounds/Ulcers – A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes and is commonly located on the bottom of the foot. Of those who develop a foot ulcer, 6 percent will be hospitalized due to infection or other ulcer-related complication. Read More…