In some cases, surgery is needed to repair a fracture and any related soft-tissue injuries that may have also occurred. Surgery serves the dual purpose of realigning the broken bone and restoring stability to that bone. Different types of surgical approaches are available to repair foot and ankle fractures. In selecting the procedure, Dr. Hoy … Read more

For many people with bunions, surgery is an appropriate option when non-surgical treatments have failed to provide adequate pain relief. Bunion surgery—generally referred to as a bunionectomy—is designed to remove the “bump” of the bone, correct the changes in the bony structure of the foot, and correct soft tissue changes that may also have occurred. … Read more

Dr. Hoy may find that surgery as the best treatment for your foot or ankle condition. Surgery becomes an option when conservative (non-surgical) methods have not adequately provided relief of pain, improvement of function or correction of a deformity. Surgery may also be undertaken as a preventive measure to keep some conditions from worsening. Weighing … Read more

Hammertoes are bent toes or contracted toes.  This is a very common condition treated in the office.  Hammertoes can cause pain in shoes as well as create painful corns and calluses.  Treatment for hammertoes includes wearing deep toebox shoes.  A simple surgery can straighten and/or derotate a painful hammertoe. Hammertoes from Chicago Health SMB Brands … Read more

Hallux rigidus is a condition where the big toe joint does not move up enough, causing pain. It is usually due to wear and tear arthritis.  The big toe should move up about 60 degrees, and the arthritis decreases that.  There may also be joint damage such as bone spurring and absence of cartilage.  Big … Read more

Flatfoot could cause problems in the feet because it makes the foot more flexible.  Conditions such as bunions and hammertoes, as well as plantar fasciitis, ankle, leg and knee pain can develop as a result.  Muscles are imbalanced and some have to work harder than others.  Rigid orthotic support works to put joints in better … Read more

Caring for the Diabetic Foot from Chicago Health SMB Brands on Vimeo. Diabetes can be dangerous to your feet—even a small cut can produce serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in your feet. Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury … Read more

Bunions are a very common condition we treat.  There is a bump at the base of the big toe, which is an increase in the angle between the 1st and 2nd metatarsals.  The condition is caused by pressure against the great toe, pushing it at an angle towards the second toe.  It can often result … Read more