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CLOSED Saturday – Sunday
Fax: (770) 321-0001
Marietta GA 30062
Hammer Toe Correction via Arthrodesis – Arthrodesis procedure is typically performed for hallux rigidus or a severe bunion deformity. To perform this procedure, your podiatric surgeon will first remove the articular cartilage from both sides of the joint. The big toe is then placed in the proper position…
Pain or discomfort in the great toe joint is a common occurrence amongst people seeking podiatric treatment. There are numerous reasons why people may experience pain or discomfort in this region. Pain in this area may be due to a restriction of motion, a condition referred to as hallux limits or rigidus…
1st MPJ Fusion arthrodesis procedure is normally performed for hallux rigidus or a severe bunion deformity. To perform this procedure, your podiatric surgeon will first remove the articular cartilage from both sides of the joint. The big toe is then placed in the proper position and the first metatarsal head is fixated…
Ganglion cysts of the foot are benign, fluid-filled, soft-tissue masses that attach to tendon sheaths or joint capsules. The fluid tends to be thick, sticky, clear, and jelly-like. It is like synovial fluid, which lubricates the joints and tendons…
Freiberg’s disease is a rare disorder of the foot’s joints. The metatarsal bones run from the toes to the arch of the foot. With Freiberg’s disease, the joint surfaces disintegrate and/ or collapse and abnormal tissue forms in the joint. It can be the result of foot injury or trauma or the occurrence of longer-than-normal metatarsal bones. At its onset, the disease can cause pain or stiffness…
When you need foot surgery, you want to find the right doctor of podiatry for the job. Take a look at the medical team at the Podiatry Group of Georgia. Led by Dr. Tammy Gephart, our clinic has to become the leading podiatry clinic in Georgia for a reason. We’ve worked hard to establish our office as a place…
Many people in America suffer from foot and ankle pain. But what people must remember is that foot pain and discomfort is not normal. When you visit the Podiatry Group of Georgia, your trusted Marietta foot doctor, we will properly evaluate and diagnose the cause of your foot pain….
A broken ankle occurs when one or more of the three bones that make up the ankle is fractured. Aside from a broken bone, a patient diagnosed with a broken ankle might also suffer from injuries to the connecting tissues or ligaments in the ankle, as well as the two ankle joints…
If you’re running when you stumble over a large crack in the pavement You may feel a sudden, sharp pain in your foot. Whenever you try to move your lower limb, it hurts, and you must limp to keep walking. What did you injure—a bone, or the supporting connective tissues? When a problem occurs inside your body, out of sight, it can be hard to tell exactly what it is…
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…
