Oftentimes painful bumps can occur on the top of the foot, generally without reason. One of the most common causes of this are ganglion cysts. A ganglion cyst is a sac filled with jelly-like fluid that originates from a tendon sheath or joint capsule. They can be caused by either a single traumatic event or […]
Monthly Archives: September 2022
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Heel pain can be a particularly difficult problem to deal with. It’s hard to manage when the first step each morning feels like a stabbing pain directly into the heel bone. This is a common symptom of plantar fasciitis, a condition that affects thousands of Australians every year. The plantar fascia is made up of […]
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Plantar warts can be painful for many patients. A result of a viral infection, they can be frustrating and stubborn to treat. Many patients struggle with them even after multiple treatment attempts using OTC treatments and other methods. Podiatrists can help by debriding the tough skin that covers the wart. If this tough skin is […]