Foot and Ankle Medical Services

Custom Orthotics

What Are Orthotics? Orthotics are custom made devices manufactured from many types of materials. They fit inside your own shoes, and are worn on a full time basis. Orthotics gently and constantly help to control the way your foot functions. There are many types of orthotic devices. Advances in technology enable your podiatrist to prescribe […]

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Pain Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a heel spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendinitis, arthritis, a nerve irritation, or, rarely a cyst. Heel […]

Morton’s Neuroma

What is a Morton’s Neuroma? Morton’s neuroma (also known as Morton’s metatarsalgia , Morton’s neuralgia , plantar neuromaand intermetatarsal neuroma ) is a benign neuroma of the interdigital plantar nerve. This problem is characterised by numbness and pain, relieved by removing footwear. Although it is labeled a “neuroma”, many sources do not consider it a true tumor , but […]

Ingrown Toenail Removal

Ingrown Toenail Treatment For those dealing with the discomfort of ingrown toenails, finding the right treatment is essential. Dr. Daniel Bank specializes in comprehensive solutions for ingrown toenail issues, including removal, treatment, and surgery. Our podiatry services cover a range of treatments, including ingrown toenail removal, ingrown toenail treatment, infected ingrown toenail care, and […]

Heel Pain

Hammertoes

What is a Hammertoe? Hammertoes are a contracture of the toes as a result of a muscle imbalance between the tendons on the top and the tendons on the bottom of the toe. They can be flexible or rigid in nature. When they are rigid, it is not possible to straighten the toe out by […]