The FAMG Health Blog
Evidence-based foot and ankle education written by a board-certified podiatric surgeon — to help you make informed decisions about your care.
Medical Pedicure vs. Nail Salon Pedicure:
Why Your Feet Deserve More Than a Polish
Most people think of a pedicure as a relaxing spa treatment. But for patients with diabetes, poor circulation, or nerve damage, a standard nail salon visit can carry real medical risk. I explain what a medical pedicure actually involves, why podiatric nail debridement matters, and who should be seeking foot care from a podiatrist — not a nail salon.
Ball of Foot Pain: What Causes It and When to See a Doctor
Metatarsalgia, Morton’s neuroma, plantar plate tears, sesamoiditis, and stress fractures all cause ball of foot pain — and treating the wrong one makes things worse. Learn how to tell them apart, what each feels like, and when you need professional evaluation.
Foot Care Tips for Diabetic Patients: The Complete Guide
Diabetes changes what your feet need to stay healthy. This complete guide covers daily inspection, nail and skin care, the right footwear, wound management, risk stratification, and the warning signs that require urgent or emergency care — including Charcot neuroarthropathy.
Ingrown Toenail: Home Treatment vs. When to See a Podiatrist
Most ingrown toenails start manageable — but some become infected, recur repeatedly, or develop in patients for whom any break in the skin is a serious medical event. Learn when home care is appropriate, what not to do, and how a podiatrist permanently resolves the problem.
Ankle Pain Without Injury — What’s Going On?
Not all ankle pain follows a twist or fall. Peroneal tendinopathy, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, osteochondral defects, ankle impingement, and early arthritis all cause ankle pain without a clear traumatic event. Location and pattern are the keys to the right diagnosis.
Why Do My Toes Go Numb When I Walk?
Toe numbness during walking can come from something as simple as a tight shoe — or signal Morton’s neuroma, tarsal tunnel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, or a lumbar nerve problem. The pattern of symptoms is the key to the right diagnosis.
Why Does the Bottom of My Foot Hurt?
Plantar fasciitis, fat pad atrophy, and stress fractures all cause bottom-of-foot pain — but treating the wrong one makes things worse. Learn the key differences and how each is correctly diagnosed and treated.
Burning Feet at Night — Causes and Treatments
That burning, tingling sensation in your feet at night is almost always telling you something. From peripheral neuropathy to tarsal tunnel syndrome to B12 deficiency — the cause determines the right treatment entirely.
Hammertoe: When Does It Need to Be Fixed Surgically?
A flexible hammertoe can be managed conservatively. A rigid one almost always requires surgery. Learn the critical difference, what hammertoe correction involves, and when to stop waiting.
Bunion vs. Bunionette — What’s the Difference and Do I Need Surgery?
A bump on the inside of your foot is a bunion. A bump on the outside is a bunionette. Learn the anatomical differences, when conservative care is enough, and when surgery — including Lapiplasty® 3D correction — is the right choice.
How Often Should Diabetic Patients See a Podiatrist?
For patients with diabetes, regular podiatric care is one of the most effective preventive interventions available. Learn the evidence-based visit frequency by risk level — and why skipping podiatric care can cost a limb.
Achilles Tendonitis vs. Achilles Tendon Tear: How to Tell the Difference
Both conditions cause pain in the back of the leg — but one is a gradual overuse problem and the other is a surgical emergency. Learn the warning signs, the Thompson test, and when to seek urgent care.
Why Is My Big Toe Joint Swollen and Stiff?
Big toe joint pain is one of the most commonly misunderstood foot problems. Learn the difference between hallux rigidus (big toe arthritis), gout, and other causes — and when to see a podiatrist.
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