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Achilles tendinopathy is a common injury Achilles tendon injury. Injury to the Achilles tendon occurs in two areas: mid–portion of the tendon and insertion of the tendon to the bone. Mid portion Achilles tendinopathy is typically seen in middle-aged long-distance runners, although it can affect other sportspeople. Generally, an Achilles tendon specialist has expertise in managing this condition.

Plantar fasciitis or heel spurs are the most common cause of chronic heel pain. However, not all cases of heel pain are due to plantar fasciitis. Other causes of heel pain include stress fracture, joint inflammation, and nerve trapping. Baxters nerve entrapment causes up to 20% of cases of chronic heel pain. But it is a frequently overlooked cause of heel pain and numbness. So, how do you diagnose Baxter’s entrapment, and how do you treat it?

Arthritis in big toe, also known as hallux rigidus, is a common condition causing pain and reduced movement. Cortisone shot in big toe joint is helpful if other treatments for arthritis fail. So, when should you consider a steroid injection in big toe joint?

Just like the hand and wrist, the foot and ankle are structures that work together. We take their complex nature for granted since we use them so effortlessly daily. However, the moment a muscle, tendon, or ligament is damaged, standing may not be possible. Generally, running, careless walking and team sports increase the potential for accidents and overuse. As a result, investigating pain requires a specialist foot doctor in Rocky Point.

Gout is an inflammatory joint disease commonly affecting men in their 40s and 50s but sometimes younger. It causes severe pain and swelling. Most people want immediate pain relief from gout. What are options for immediate gout pain relief, and is a cortisone injection an option to help get rid of gout?

Posterior heel pain is a common condition affecting the general population. When doctors talk about posterior heel pain, they mean pain at the back rather than under the heel. There are different causes of pain at the back of the heel, including heel bursitis, Haglund’s deformity, Achilles tendon bursitis and tendonitis, plantaris tendon, and calcaneal (bone spur). So how can we find the exact cause, and how do we treat it?

Morton’s neuroma is a thickening or swelling of the nerve between the small bones of your forefeet. The nerve becomes swollen because of the nerve trapping between the heads of the small bones. We think the trapping is brought on by abnormal foot biomechanics and wearing the wrong footwear. One treatment option is a Morton’s Neuroma injection. Is an ultrasound-guided Morton’s Neuroma steroid or cortisone injection effective and right for you?

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Achilles tendonitis is one of the most common causes of ankle pain in anyone active such as walkers, runners, and those who play team sports. The cause is complex, but too much activity in a short time frame is one of the most critical factors. Recently, we know that other factors are important in increasing the risk of this condition. Studies suggest that the plantaris tendon injury may play a role.