If you have a bunion, you need to see a podiatrist for orthotics and wear wider shoes. If it continues to cause discomfort, your podiatrist will probably recommend surgery. Below you will find the most important information about bunion surgery. What Is a Bunion? A bony lump located at the side and base of the…
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Are you experiencing pain in your elbow, shoulder, knee, or foot? Does it intensify when you do your usual day-to-day activities? You might be suffering from tendonitis. But before we dive into this condition, let us first understand what tendons are. What are Tendons? Tendons are fibrous, connective tissues that bind a muscle to a…
As a podiatrist, it is very important to accurately identify the anatomy of the foot and ankle. As a podiatrist in Adelaide and a podiatric surgeon, Dr. Rob Hermann demonstrates a technique used to identify the lateral anatomy of the foot and ankle. The nerves of the foot and ankle are also identified. Using these…
Heel spur syndrome is one of the most common foot and ankle conditions see by podiatrists everyday. Orthotics can be very helpful in…
How to accurately identify the bone and joints on the medial side of the foot and ankle
Many foot and ankle conditions respond very well to the use of prescription orthotic devices. After completing a biomechanical assessment our podiatrists use a 3D laser scanner to image and copy the shape and size of the foot. A prescription to improve posture and reduce the harmful forces that cause many foot and ankle conditions…
Bunions are the result of the big toe joint dislocating. The joint dislocation often leads to development of enlarged soft tissue
Poor foot and ankle alignment can occur for many reasons. When the foot or ankle is not well aligned pain and instability often results. The pain and instability associated with poor foot and ankle alignment tends to increase with longer periods of weight bearing. Foot and ankle pain and instability often makes standing, walking or…
Hammertoes are a deformity of the second, third, fourth or fifth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, causing it to resemble a hammer. Hammertoes can be caused by shoes that are too tight or have high heels. Treatment for hammertoes depends on the severity of the condition. Mild cases…