Conditions Podiatrists Treat

Question 1

Outline fractures & sprains

Answer 1

Common injuries affecting foot/ankle
Work with athletes to treat/recommend avoidance

Question 2

Outline Bunions

Answer 2

When joint at the base of your big toe gets bigger/out of place. Bends towards other toes

Question 3

Outline Hammertoe

Answer 3

Toe that doesn’t bend the right way

Question 4

Outline Nail Disorders including infections & ingrown toenails

Answer 4

Fungus can infect nails
Ingrown toenails when the nail grows into the toe not straight out

Question 5

Outline Diabetes

Answer 5

Insulin not made - can damage nerves or reduce blood flow to feet
Podiatrists can prevent amputation - checks sores/calluses

Question 6

Outline Arthritis

Answer 6

Inflammation, swelling, wear & tear on joints
Podiatrists can offer physical therapy, drugs, special shoes or even surgery

Question 7

Outline Growing Pains

Answer 7

Child feet can point inward, look flat or out of line toes
Podiatrists offer exercises, insoles, braces or surgery

Question 8

Outline Heel Pains including Heel Spurs and Plantar fasciitis

Answer 8

Heel Spurs - Ca buildup at bottom of heel bone from running, ill-fit shoes or being overweight.

Plantar fasciitis - inflammation of connective tissue band that runs along the bottom of your foot caused by overpronation (foot bends out too far)

Treatment - over-the-counter pain meds or orthotics

Question 9

Outline Morton’s neuroma

Answer 9

Nerve problem between 3rd+4th bones of foot causing pain & burning or something in your shoe - common in runners.
Treatment is inflammation shots, orthotic or surgery