A bone spur is an abnormal overgrowth of bone that develops as a result of your body attempting to repair bone tissue in the wake of injury or natural degeneration. Bone spurs can develop in any area of you body, but they tend to be most common in joints, and a hotspot for spur formation […]
How To Treat Big Toe Tendon Tears
The metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint is where the first long bone in your foot connects with the first bone in your toe. Ligaments, fibrous tissues, tendons and two tiny bones called sesamoids help to support the MTP joint and form what’s known as the plantar complex. Trauma to the plantar complex can damage or tear the […]
Common Problems That Affect The Big Toe
Your big toe serves a number of purposes for your feet and your whole body, helping you move around and stay balanced as you do. However, because a lot of stress is channeled through the big toe, it also makes it a common spot for injury. In today’s blog, we shine a light on common […]
5 Common Problems That Affect Your Big Toe
Your big toe is the most commonly injured toe on your foot, and it can be injured in a number of different ways. We see a wide variety of big toe conditions in our line of work, and today, we wanted to share five of the most common conditions we see in our office. Below, […]
Dr. Silverman Discusses The Symptoms Of Big Toe Arthritis
Big toe arthritis, commonly referred to by doctors as hallux ridigus, is a common problem that develops in active individuals as we get older. Due to natural joint degeneration, and brought on by years of stress channeled through your feet, your big toe can lose flexibility and mobility. Not only can this make it difficult […]