Foot & Ankle Care Blog

Understanding the root cause of a problem—and an ingrown toenail definitely qualifies as a problem—is a key for not only being able to resolve it, but also prevent it from happening in the first place. We've previously discussed how we can treat a toenail that has...

If it was possible to effectively treat every foot and ankle condition with nonsurgical care, we absolutely would. Unfortunately, the simple truth of the matter is that this isn’t possible. There are simply times when ankle surgery is the best option. The good news is...

Fall is a great time to be a runner in Wisconsin! The temperatures get a little cooler. The mugginess of midsummer mostly subsides. The autumn colors start to put on a show! But despite these mostly welcome changes, it can still be hard for recreational runners to...

Blink and you’ll miss it. That’s parenthood for you. One day, you’re holding your child for the first time. The next, you’re sending them off for their first day of school, or teaching them to drive, or helping them get over their first breakup. While you’re watching...

If you’ve just had foot surgery, the hard work is only half over. While the skill of your surgeon is probably the single most important component of a successful procedure, how you recover and rehab from your operation is also critical. You and your doctor are a team!...

May is perhaps one of the best months. Why? Well, in a typical year: It’s finally safe to break out summer gear. (Although, we all know fellow Wisconsinites who proudly sport their shorts while shoveling or running the snowblower in the winter…) Milwaukee Public...

Better, faster, stronger. We can always strive to increase our performance and endurance, no matter where we might be in life. You might have been sitting out, but now want to get moving. You’ve set a goal for yourself, like running at Storm the Bastille in East Town...

There’s a big reason ingrown toenails are very common: anyone with toenails can potentially be affected. Some medical conditions tend to be more common for certain demographics—bunions for women, Achilles tendinitis for men, osteoarthritis for seniors, etc.—but this...

As we discuss child heel pain a little more in-depth—since we could basically answer whether or not heel pain in children is normal in a single word (“no”)—it’s important to keep in mind that pain is never normal!  If anyone in your family—child or adult—is...