Dean D. Hinners, DPM

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.

Ingrown toenails are a common nail disorder in which the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, often affecti...
04/14/2026

Ingrown toenails are a common nail disorder in which the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, often affecting young people. In the early stage, inflammation may cause swelling and pain around the nail. As the condition progresses, increased inflammation can lead to more intense pain, a...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/ingrown-toenails-and-when-to-seek-care

Sever’s disease is a common cause of heel pain in growing children, especially those involved in sports or frequent acti...
04/07/2026

Sever’s disease is a common cause of heel pain in growing children, especially those involved in sports or frequent activity. It occurs when the growth plate in their heel becomes irritated from repetitive stress and pulling of the Achilles tendon. Children may complain of pain at the back or...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/when-growing-heels-become-painful

Ingrown toenail surgery is performed to relieve pain and infection caused when the edge of a toenail grows into the surr...
03/31/2026

Ingrown toenail surgery is performed to relieve pain and infection caused when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin. Ingrown toenails often leads to redness, swelling, and tenderness near the tip of the toe. Surgery may be recommended when conservative care does not provide lasting...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/ingrown-toenail-surgery

Stretching the toes plays an important role in maintaining healthy feet. The toes contain joints, muscles, and tendons t...
03/24/2026

Stretching the toes plays an important role in maintaining healthy feet. The toes contain joints, muscles, and tendons that help support balance and movement while walking or standing. When they become stiff, the toes may not move normally, which can lead to discomfort or reduced flexibility...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/the-importance-of-stretching-the-toes

Swollen feet can develop when fluid builds up in the tissues of the lower extremities. This swelling may be related to s...
03/17/2026

Swollen feet can develop when fluid builds up in the tissues of the lower extremities. This swelling may be related to several underlying health conditions including diabetes, liver damage, kidney damage, foot infection, or heart failure. These conditions can affect circulation, fluid balance, and...

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

Foot pain affects up to one in four people at any given time and can interfere with walking, balance, and overall qualit...
03/10/2026

Foot pain affects up to one in four people at any given time and can interfere with walking, balance, and overall quality of life. Pain may come from the foot bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, nerves, skin, or toenails. Common causes of foot pain include tendonitis, which is inflammation of a...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/causes-of-foot-pain

Morton’s neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue between the toes that can cause burning pain, tingling, and the sensati...
03/03/2026

Morton’s neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue between the toes that can cause burning pain, tingling, and the sensation of walking on a pebble. Treatment of Morton's neuroma depends on how irritated the nerve has become and how long symptoms have been present. A podiatrist evaluates foot...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/treatment-options-for-mortons-neuroma

Heel pad syndrome is a source of deep, bruise-like pain felt directly in the center of the heel. The heel contains a thi...
02/24/2026

Heel pad syndrome is a source of deep, bruise-like pain felt directly in the center of the heel. The heel contains a thick layer of fatty tissue designed to absorb impact and protect the bone when standing and walking. When this cushioning becomes thinner, irritated, or worn down, pressure...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/all-about-heel-pad-syndrome

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412 W 10th Street
Metropolis, IL
62960

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

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