Podiatry

Complete Foot and Ankle Care

Your feet support you every day, yet many people take them for granted until pain develops. When foot problems arise, professional care becomes essential. HMG podiatrists provide comprehensive foot and ankle care, developing treatment plans that relieve pain while promoting long-term foot health.

Diseases & Conditions Treated

The human foot contains 28 bones and more than 100 tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Because of this complexity, foot problems are common. Our podiatrists diagnose and treat many conditions affecting the feet and ankles.

• Achilles tendinitis
• Adult acquired flatfoot
• Arthritis of the foot and ankle
• Bunions
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
• Claw toe
• Corns and calluses
• Diabetic (Charcot) foot complications
• Flexible flatfoot in children
• Hammer toe
• Ingrown toenails
• Intoeing
• Morton’s neuroma
• Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs
• Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
• Rheumatoid arthritis of the foot and ankle
• Sesamoiditis
• Hallux rigidus (stiff big toe)
• Tarsal coalition

Preventative Foot Care

Painful feet should never be considered normal. Preventative foot care can help avoid future complications and manage existing conditions before they worsen.

Maintaining proper foot health and addressing concerns early helps keep you active and mobile throughout life. There are many reasons to see a podiatrist, especially when risk factors are present.

Conditions That Increase Foot Health Risks

• Flat feet: Flat arches can lead to foot disorders and pain throughout the body. Exercises or custom inserts often help relieve discomfort.
• Diabetes: Poorly managed diabetes increases the risk of serious foot problems, including nerve damage and circulation issues. Regular foot examinations are critical.
• Foot deformities: Conditions such as hammertoes, bunions, or arthritis may worsen over time. Early treatment helps slow progression and maintain mobility.
• Foot and ankle injuries: Untreated injuries can cause long-term complications. Proper evaluation and treatment help ensure complete recovery.