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Dean D. Hinners, DPM

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Dean D. Hinners, DPM

At Dean D. Hinners DPM, our staff has the skills and diagnostic tools to take on a variety of health issues.

If you're living with diabetes and having problems with your feet, we offer complete foot care. We can also address bunions that are making it difficult for you to walk. If you have a wart that you'd like to remove, our staff is prepared to help. We pride ourselves on our quick responses, highly experienced approach to treatment, and convenient appointment openings.

02/17/2026

A weekend athlete is someone who exercises intensely on days off after being mostly sedentary during the week. This pattern can place sudden stress on feet and ankles. Common injuries include ankle sprains, plantar fascia irritation, Achilles tendon strain, stress fractures, and tendon...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/lower-extremity-injuries-in-the-weekend-athlete

02/10/2026

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal skin infection that affects the feet, especially between the toes. It thrives in warm, moist environments such as sweaty shoes, and public places like locker rooms and public showers. Symptoms may include itching, burning, redness, scaling, cracking, or peeling...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/understanding-athletes-foot-and-how-it-is-treated

02/04/2026

Have your child's feet been examined lately? Healthy feet are happy feet. If your child is complaining of foot pain, it may be a sign of underlying problems.

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/do-your-childs-feet-hurt-7

02/03/2026

Neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the nerves that transmit signals between the brain, spinal cord, and body. There are several types that affect the feet in different ways. Sensory neuropathy causes numbness, tingling, burning, or pain, often leading to unrecognized injuries. Autonomic...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/neuropathy-and-how-it-affects-the-feet

01/27/2026

Ingrown toenails develop when several risk factors come together over time. Improper trimming is a common cause, especially when nails are cut too short or rounded at the corners. Wearing tight shoes or with narrow toe boxes place repeated pressure on the nail edges and surrounding skin. Repetitive...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/factors-that-lead-to-ingrown-toenails

01/20/2026

Sesamoiditis is a painful foot condition that affects the sesamoid bones, which are two small bones located beneath the base of the big toe. These bones help absorb pressure and assist with movement during walking and push off. When they become inflamed, pain can develop around the ball of the...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/sesamoiditis-causes-and-symptoms

01/13/2026

Hammertoes occur when the small toes bend abnormally, creating pressure points that lead to irritation, inflammation, and difficulty wearing shoes comfortably. As the deformity progresses, corns and calluses often form over the raised joints, increasing discomfort and limiting mobility. A...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/easing-hammertoe-pain-through-professional-podiatric-care

01/06/2026

Getting a great fit in running shoes is essential for comfort, performance, and injury prevention. Proper toe fit allows toes to move freely without rubbing or crowding, reducing the risk of blisters and nail issues. Midfoot fit ensures the shoe supports the arch and prevents slipping, while a...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/achieving-the-perfect-fit-in-running-shoes

01/04/2026

Your feet are covered most of the day. If you're diabetic, periodic screening is important for good health. Numbness is often a sign of diabetic foot and can mask a sore or wound.

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/wounds-that-dont-heal-need-to-be-checked-7

12/30/2025

Athlete’s foot infections affect the skin on the feet and often start between the toes or on the soles. Interdigital infections involve red, flaky patches in the spaces between the toes, where the skin can split or soften when damp. A moccasin infection affects the bottom, sides and heels of the...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/types-and-symptoms-of-athletes-foot-1

12/23/2025

An ankle that feels unstable can create a sense that the joint is too loose. This is often due to stretched ligaments on the outer side of the ankle that can no longer hold the joint firmly in place. Looseness can develop after repeated sprains or a single major injury, and people sometimes notice...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/when-your-ankle-feels-unstable

12/16/2025

Swollen feet and ankles occur when excess fluid accumulates in the lower extremities, causing puffiness, discomfort, and limited mobility. This condition can result from a variety of underlying causes, including foot and ankle injuries that impair circulation, deep vein thrombosis where blood clots...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/causes-of-swollen-feet-and-ankles

Address

412 W 10th Street
Metropolis, IL
62960

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16185248146

Website

http://metropolispodiatrist.com/

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