Elie C. Daniel, DPM

11/05/2025

Constant care and regular evaluation are important for a foot or ankle fracture. If left untreated, foot or ankle fractures can worsen over time and create more serious problems.Don't wait to be examined if you believe you've experienced a foot or an

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11/04/2025

Ankle pain can result from an injury, overuse, or an underlying condition such as arthritis or tendonitis. Because the ankle bears your full body weight, even mild pain can interfere with balance and mobility. Common symptoms include swelling, stiffn

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10/28/2025

Wearing shoes that do not fit properly can cause a range of painful foot problems. Shoes that are too tight may lead to blisters, bunions, hammertoes, and corns, in addition to ingrown toenails, and sore arches. Shoes that are too large can cause ina

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10/21/2025

Morton’s neuroma, also called a plantar digital neuroma, is a painful condition caused by the thickening of tissue around a nerve between the toes, most commonly between the third and fourth toes. It often develops from pressure, irritation, or inj

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10/14/2025

An ingrown toenail happens when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin. This can lead to pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. They often occur on the big toe and may be the result of trimming nails too short, wearing shoes

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10/07/2025

A broken toe occurs when one of the toe bones fractures due to trauma, stubbing, or dropping a heavy object on it. Causes include sports injuries, accidents, or repetitive stress. Risk factors are osteoporosis, poor footwear, and high impact activiti

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10/01/2025

Neuropathy is a condition that can lead to numbness or loss of sensation in the feet, but it can also cause pain. This condition is more likely to develop for those who are diabetic, obese, or with high blood pressure.

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09/30/2025

Sever's disease is a common cause of heel pain in growing children, especially those who are active in sports. It occurs when the growth plate in the heel becomes inflamed due to repetitive stress or tension from the Achilles tendon. Symptoms include

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09/23/2025

Diabetic foot ulcers are slow healing wounds that appear on the feet of individuals with diabetes and can become a very serious health issue. Almost a quarter of all individuals diagnosed with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer at some point in t

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09/16/2025

Stiffness in the big toe, often linked to a condition called hallux limitus, can greatly interfere with normal foot function. The big toe joint plays an important role in walking, balance, and push-off during each step. When motion at the joint is re

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09/09/2025

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, and sometimes infection. In children, common causes include injury to the toe, rapid growth spurts, abnormal foot mechanics, improper nail trimming, or wearing tight or ill-fitting footwear....

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09/07/2025

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