Foot and Ankle

If you trim your toenails too short, you may be at risk for getting an ingrown toenail. Most commonly, the big toe is affected, but it can affect any toe.

A lisfranc injury, also referred to as a midfoot injury, occurs when the bones in the midfoot are broken or ligaments that support the midfoot are torn.

If you feel like you’re walking on a marble or rock and have pain in the ball of your foot, you may have Morton’s neuroma and should consider orthopedic shoes.

Vertical talus or congenital talus is diagnosed at birth. It is a rare deformity that babies are born with that affects the development of their foot’s arch.

Diabetic foot problems, such as Charcot foot, are a common cause of hospitalization for those with diabetes. Charcot foot in diabetes is a serious problem.

Heel pain is a common problem that affects the foot. Ignoring a sore heel can cause extreme pain or even a chronic condition that leads to more problems.

Broken heel bone, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and herniated disc pain bring patient to OrthoIndy, allowing her to keep singing.

Sometimes when a child walks or runs, the feet turn inward instead of pointing straight ahead. This is commonly referred to as intoeing or being “pigeon-toed.”

When an infant’s foot is turned inward, usually so severely that the bottom of their foot faces sideways or upward, it is often referred to as clubfoot.

Turf toe happens when you sprain the main joint of your big toe. It occurs when the toe is forcibly bent. This injury is usually treated without surgery.

Because of the high-energy force that causes a broken or fractured ankle, surgery is almost always necessary and depends on the severity and type of fracture.

An untreated toe fracture can lead to increased foot pain and arthritis, ultimately affecting your ability to walk. Treatment can include medication and rest.