Eugene Foot & Ankle Blog

Toenail fungus affects roughly 10% of people in the U.S. After the age of 70, onychomycosis may affect 50% of people. Though rarely painful or dangerous to your overall health, toenail fungus can be unsightly, and spread to other areas of the body if it is not...

Studies show that approximately 20% of the population suffers from Cavus Foot, better known as high arches or high arch feet.  Most people who suffer from high arches are born with this condition, but neurological disorders and other disorders can result in the...

A small, painless bump on the side of your big toe may seem harmless. With early intervention, it may also remain a small, painless bump. But for countless people in the U.S., a bunion will continue to grow over time. Indeed, bunions are deemed progressive bone...

As the most common type of inflammatory arthritis in the U.S., gout affects nearly 4% of adults. Caused by a build-up of uric acid crystals, gout flare-ups may affect one joint, such as the big toe. Or a gout flare-up may be more widespread, affecting joints in the...

Visible bony protrusions that grow beyond the back of your heel bone are the most obvious signs of heel spurs. However, most of the time, heel spurs are not visible and are instead diagnosed after seeking treatment from a podiatrist for heel pain. More often than not,...

Until you injure your ankle, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about this remarkable joint. However, it is worth learning about because it is comprised of 10 ankle muscles, 4 bones, 3 ligaments, cartilage, nerves, and blood vessels. Known as a hinged...

Nearly everyone in the U.S. will experience foot pain at some point. Occasional, short-lived foot pain is not a cause for concern. However, foot pain that lingers, or that reduces your quality of life needs to be diagnosed and treated. Foot pain may be caused by...

Nearly everyone has experienced a stubbed toe at some point. Those who spend a lot of time barefoot are especially likely to jam one of their toes eventually. The overwhelming majority of people will recover from a stubbed toe quickly, without medical care. However,...

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 20% of people who see their doctor due to foot pain are diagnosed with an ingrown toenail. Most often affecting the nail on the big toe, ingrown toenails are particularly common in adolescents. However, anyone can...