Summit Podiatry is equipped to meet the needs of everyone from kids to senior citizens. We manage everything from routine checkups to injuries, to surgeries, and hospital care. To help you understand your condition and treatment options we have included descriptions of some of the leading issues we treat on this page.
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Warts are caused by a virus that penetrates the skin, forming a raised, fleshy bump. They can crop up on any part of…
Fungal infections can develop underneath the toenail surface, often as a result of other fungal foot infections. Fungal nails, or onychomycosis, can be…
Achilles Tendinitis: (also spelled Achilles Tendonitis) The Achilles is the human body’s strongest and thickest tendon and runs down the calf on the…
Lateral ankle instability is weakness of the ligaments supporting the outside of the ankle joint. Typically these ligaments become weakened after sustaining multiple…
Most people experience some sort of foot problem with age; however, it is important to know that foot problems can be a symptom…
Ankle Sprain: When the ankle bones twist or receive too much force, the ligaments surrounding the outside of the bones may suffer from…
Hammertoe occurs when the second, third, or fourth toe bends at the middle joint, often as a result of wearing ill-fitting shoes. Genetics,…
Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints, a condition that affects over 50 million Americans. Certain types of arthritis can be hereditary, and…
Spurs are outgrowths of bone. In the feet, they most commonly occur in the heel. The spurs usually develop in areas subjected to…
Athlete’s foot is a common foot fungus that spreads easily in public places such as indoor and outdoor swimming pools, locker rooms, and…
Ingrown toenails, known as onychocryptosis, most commonly occur on the big toe and are caused by pressure that drives the edge of the…
A bunion is a deformity of the big toe joint that results from bone misalignment or repositioning at the joint. Although bunions occur…
Here are some of the most common reasons for foot and ankle problems: Injuries Congenital foot deformities that occur at birth and can…
Calluses, or thickened skin, result from on-going friction or pressure on a particular area of skin. On the foot, calluses (hyperkeratosis) commonly occur…
Proper foot care is important for children of all ages, as foot problems that crop up later in life often stem from childhood…
Corns form on the toes due to friction or pressure from rubbing against footwear or even other toes. The friction and pressure thickens…
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, the fibrous tissue that runs along the arch of the foot to connect the heel…
Compartment syndrome is a condition which results when the pressure inside a given anatomic compartment or location becomes so great as to cause…
Sports and sports training can cause injuries to the feet due to impact, sudden movements, repetitive motions, overuse, and constrictive footwear. Running, walking,…
Diabetes, or hyperglycemia, is high blood glucose. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects over 25 million Americans of all ages; as many…
Flatfoot is a foot deformity involving the arch of the foot, where the entire foot rests on the ground when standing, rather than…