Since young children may have trouble accurately communicating any discomfort from foot or ankle problems, it’s important to monitor the child’s movements to check for any limping or tiptoeing that may indicate a childhood injury or disease. While growth issues faced by kids will usually correct themselves over time, it’s important to have regular evaluations with your foot doctor to catch any problems early and to help prevent future complications.
Read MoreHammertoe is a toe deformity that affects one or more of the three middle toes with a downward bend at the middle or end joint. They develop slowly and don't often cause problems until severe bending has occurred and treatment is more complicated.
Read MoreYou shower daily. You change your socks every day yet your shoes still stink! What sort of problem could be going on?
Read MoreFor anyone who’s recently been diagnosed with gout or is at risk for developing gout, keeping a special eye on your food intake becomes so much more important to do on a daily basis. Whether you’re looking to reduce the side effects and symptoms of gout or lessen your vulnerability to developing gout, avoiding certain foods and favoring others is a great way to help out your body.
Read MoreAt Maple Springs Foot Center, LLC, we’ve seen a lot of foot warts, plantar warts. Out of the many different types of ailments your feet and ankles can develop, there’s one type that has a pretty interesting and unique background.
Read Moreis an unappealing foot condition that causes the nail to become dense, yellow and brittle. If this condition goes untreated for a lengthy amount of time, the brittleness of the toenail will advance and cause it to crumble further.
Read MoreHammertoes don’t have a pleasant demeanor. They can cause deformities and forceful pain. Our podiatrists, Dr. Stuart Snyder and Dr. Sara Sharma will do their best to treat your hammertoe pain at the Maple Springs Foot Center, LLC in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where we can be reached at (301) 762-3338.
Read MoreHeel fractures, although uncommon, do happen. When they do occur, the heel bone breaks. This is usually due to severe impacts like falling from a significant height or any other sudden force applied to the heel.
Read MoreToenail Fungus gets under your toenail, grows and causes damage. That’s really what you need to know. But if we can go into more detail, it also causes nail discoloration, thickening and a brittle effect. You may be wondering what obesity has to do with this
Read MoreWith summer right around the corner and the temperatures starting to warm up for spring, it’s time to start thinking about protection against the suns potentially harmful rays.
Read MoreWith all the fun benefits of using a motorcycle, it’s important to consider the risks associated with this type of vehicle. The most dangerous part of using a motorcycle is the other vehicles on the road!
Read MoreFlat Feet happen to a large part of the population and may or may not be a cause for concern. It occurs when the arches of the foot have partly or totally buckled and the middle part of the sole of the foot touches the ground instead of remaining raised as it should.
Read MoreSometimes, due to hereditary conditions, a person can be more likely to develop issues in their feet and ankles - a testament to the value of establishing care with a podiatrist. Fighting against the weight of our bodies and the physics of gravity reminds us exactly why it’s beneficial to be aware of what’s happening with your feet.
Read MoreMetatarsal injuries can produce significant problems for your feet and lead to metatarsalgia. This happens as the ball of your foot develops inflammation and triggers aching.
Read MoreOne of the best ways to treat yourself this summer is to get a pedicure. Did you know pedicures are enjoyable for everyone?
Read MoreA Sprained Ankle is an injury that occurs suddenly and without notice in most instances. The ankle generally rolls, twists or turns inward in an abnormal manner as it sprains.
Read MoreAs a disease, there are two known types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes, your body is only able to produce a small amount of insulin or no insulin at all. Type 2 diabetes, your body can become increasingly resistant to insulin, making it difficult to produce the fuel necessary to keep you functioning.
Read MoreA Bunion can happen in the worse place possible on your foot, on the inner part of the big toe. Can there be a more annoying location for a bony bump to form? Well, what can be expected when toes rub against each other all because of the shoes we choose to wear.
Read MorePlantar fasciitis is a serious foot condition due to the heavy impact that it can have on your ability to use your heel on a daily basis.
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