Podiatry Group of Georgia

Cross Over Toe Surgery

Cross over toe describes a condition where a toe(s) become buckled, contracted, or crooked then literally crossed over another toe. The second toe is, by far, the most common to cross over the toe, though any toe could be involved. The second toe will cross over the big toe…

What are Bunions and How Do They Develop?

Disorders or complications with the feet can be incredibly painful and debilitating. Unfortunately, almost ¾ of Americans will suffer from some kind of foot problem within their lifetime. Bunions can run in the family. Foot problems can vary but one common problem many people experience is the development of bunions. Feet They carry you from here to there every day…

If You Need Bunions Surgery in Marietta, We Can Help you

If You Need Bunions Surgery in Marietta, We Can Help You! If you have pain while walking, you could be experiencing bunions on your feet. Bunions are a deformity of the foot where the big toe, or hallux, becomes turned inwards and can cause severe pain as the tissue around the joint become swollen…

Avulsion Fracture

An avulsion fracture is where a fragment of bone is pulled away at the ligamentous or tendinous attachment. It can be caused by traumatic traction (repetitive long-term or a single high impact traumatic traction) of the ligament or tendon. This occurs as tendons can bear more…

Are Bunions Arthritis

If you think you have a bunion, you know how painful it can be and how important it is to receive treatment, but you may not know what is causing you the pain…

Amniotic Band Syndrome

Amniotic band syndrome, or ABS, is a rare condition that affects the fetus during pregnancy. About 1 in 1,200 babies are impacted by amniotic band syndrome. With ABS, thin, fibrous strands of tissue develop inside the amniotic sac and then entrap the fetus’s limbs, digits, or other fetal body parts…

Acrocyanosis

Acrocyanosis is a disorder that causes spasms in the arteries responsible for blood flow to the skin on the hands and feet. When the skin is deprived of necessary oxygen due to the constricted blood flow, it takes on a blue color, known as cyanosis. Acrocyanosis is not a common condition, although it afflicts women more than men..