As with any type of surgical procedure, Preoperative testing and care are very important to those undergoing foot and ankle surgery require specific tests or examinations before surgery to improve a successful surgical outcome. Prior to surgery, we will review your...
What Is A Hammer Toe? A hammertoe, or claw toe, describes a condition where the toe(s) become buckled, contracted, or crooked. The toe could even cross over an adjacent toe, which is called a cross over toe. Any of the toes may be affected, but the second and Fifth...
Postoperative Care Foot and Ankle Surgery The type of foot surgery performed determines the length and kind of aftercare required to assure that your recovery from surgery is uneventful. The basics of all postoperative care involve to some degree each of the...
Toe Shortening What Is Long Toe and Toe Shorting? A long toe is exactly what the name describes, a long toe. The long toe can be straight or buckled. Over time, a straight long toe can become buckled forming a hammer toe. Any of the toes may be...
Hammertoes Can Worsen Over Time If you are faced with unsightly toes that are curled to appear to look like a hammer, you definitely have hammertoes. Specifically, it is a condition where the middle joint of your toes is bent (curled) occurring in your 2nd, 3rd and...
Foot Doctor Near Me Our team at our podiatry group in Marietta has spent years learning about feet! Your feet are an amazing area of your body, and one of the most complicated mechanically. There are over 26 bones in your feet, along with 33...
