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17/11/2025

👟 Got a mysterious bump on the top of your foot?

Meet the Tarsal Boss — a name that sounds powerful but can be a real pain! 💥
This bony lump often shows up on the top of the midfoot. For many people, it’s harmless — just hanging out quietly under the skin. But when tight shoes or laces press on it, it can become irritated and sore. Sometimes, a tarsal boss develops from midfoot arthritis, where extra bone (a spur) forms over time.

👣 The good news: most tarsal bosses can be managed without surgery. Padding the area, skipping a few lace holes, or wearing shoes with more room on top can keep your foot happy.
If arthritis is the culprit and pain persists, surgery to remove the bump — and sometimes fuse the affected joint — may be needed.

To learn more about this not-so-friendly “foot boss,” visit the free, peer-reviewed website of the non-profit FootEducation at:
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Tarsal boss is characterized by a painful prominence on the top of the midfoot. It is often aggravated by constrictive footwear.

14/11/2025

👣 Heel pain slowing you down?
You might be dealing with plantar fasciitis — the #1 troublemaker behind sore heels!
Maybe you’ve started a new workout routine or landed a job that keeps you on your feet all day. Then one morning — ouch! — that first step feels like walking on a nail. Plantar fasciitis happens when the thick band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs along the bottom of your foot gets overworked and irritated where it attaches to your heel bone. Every step adds tiny stresses, and over time your body fights back with inflammation and pain.
The good news? 🦶 Most people get better with simple treatments — think supportive shoes, gentle calf stretches, and a short break from high-impact activities.
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Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. Pain is often most noticeable during the first few steps in the morning.

13/11/2025

What's your ?
A high-arched foot can lead to a variety of critical problems, including recurring ankle sprains, ankle instability, peroneal tendonitis, 5th metatarsal stress fractures, and sesamoiditis.

Foot types dictate how force is transmitted through the foot. Foot shapes follow a spectrum ranging from a flatfoot to a high arched foot.

12/11/2025

I Can't Put Any Weight On My Foot - Next Steps | Dr. Lance Silverman

In today's blog, we take a closer look at what you should do if you can't put any weight on your foot, and we discuss some possible injuries.

10/11/2025

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07/11/2025

Explore the Bones and Joints Anatomy

An overview of the bones of the foot and the joints of the foot is provided.

06/11/2025

👣 That bump on the outside of your foot isn’t just from tight shoes!
It might be a bunionette, also called a Tailor’s bunion — the little cousin of a regular bunion. Instead of affecting the big toe, it forms on the outside of your foot near the little toe, often making shoes feel too tight or uncomfortable. The name comes from old-time tailors who sat cross-legged, putting constant pressure on that part of the foot!

A bunionette often runs in families and can become painful, especially with narrow or stiff shoes. The good news? Most people feel better with roomier footwear, soft padding, or cushioned inserts that reduce pressure — no surgery needed in most cases.

Learn more about how to treat and prevent bunionettes at:
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A bunionette or tailor's bunion is a prominent deformity at the base of the little toe. It may cause pain if it rubs against a tight shoe.

05/11/2025

Three Potential Signs Of A Thyroid Problem That Appear In Your Feet | Dr. Lance Silverman

In today's blog, we discuss three symptoms in your feet that could be indicative of a thyroid problem.

03/11/2025

🦶Pain under your big toe slowing you down?
That ache under the ball of your foot might not just be from overdoing it — it could be sesamoiditis! This condition causes soreness right beneath the big toe joint, often from extra pressure on two tiny bones called sesamoids. It’s especially common in people with high arches especially those who spend a lot of time running, dancing, or on their feet.

The good news? Most cases calm down with activity modification, supportive footwear, and shoe inserts that reduce pressure over the affected area. But if pain lingers, it could signal a stress fracture in one of the sesamoid bones — something worth checking out.

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Pain on the bottom of the foot at the base of the great toe is characteristic of sesamoiditis. Symptoms usually originate from excessive, repetitive loading to this area of the foot. Often patients will have a higher arched foot. Treatment involves avoiding activities that aggravate symptoms; insert...

31/10/2025

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30/10/2025

Only a small percentage of the population is born with foot problems. It is often neglect, and a lack of awareness of proper care -- including ill-fitting shoes -- that bring on the problems.
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29/10/2025

Common Foot Problems Caused By Dress Shoes | Dr. Lance Silverman

In today's blog, we take a closer look at some of the problems that dress shoes can cause for your feet.