Have you ever thought about how crucial your big toe is? It plays a significant role in stabilizing your foot and maintaining your balance. Given its importance, it’s no surprise that this toe can encounter a variety of issues. One of the most common concerns is osteoarthritis, a condition that aris...

When you look at this toe deformity, you'll notice it bent upward at the middle joint, with the end of the toe starting to angle downward, resembling a hammer!

If you have a flexible hammer toe, the good news is you can still move your toe, indicating a mild situation. For relief, we recommend pa...

The human foot, a marvel of design.

Is not impervious to the occasional twist, leading to the development of hammer toe – a prevalent condition observed in podiatry. Imagine toes that were once dutifully aligned deciding to take on a hammer-like shape. The causes are diverse, ranging from ill-fitti...

Conservative care options for toe dislocations and poorly aligned toes

It never ceases to amaze me how many people come into my office with different shapes and sizes of toes. Why do our toes change over time? What are the forces that contribute to these changes? Let’s take a closer look at how we ...

When a podiatrist speaks about the 1^st ray, the 1^st ray refers to the first metatarsal bone and the great toe.  The 1^st ray has a unique range of motion that requires plantarflexion of the first metatarsal to enable dorsiflexion of the great toe.  In essence, the first metatarsal needs to drop lower...