Dealing with 5th metatarsal pain or injury? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan offers expert diagnosis, treatment, and recovery plans to get you back.
A bump on the side of the foot has 4 possible causes — tailor’s bunion, os vesalianum, Jones fracture callus, or peroneal tendon sheath ganglion — and each requires different treatment. Michigan podiatrist explains the location and firmness test that identifies which structure is enlarged.
Jones fractures have a high non-union rate in a cast. Podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains why surgery is often the better first-line choice and
A stress fracture in the foot causes aching pain that builds gradually with activity. A podiatrist explains the most common sites, how to get an accurate
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last reviewed: May 2026 ⚡ Quick Answer: Pain on the outside of the foot near the little toe is most often from the 5th metatarsal bone or base (fracture or stress fracture), the peroneal … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick answer: Lump On Side Of The Foot Near Ankle affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick answer: Jones Fracture Healing Time is a common concern we evaluate and treat regularly. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We … Read more
A dislocated toe joint needs prompt reduction to avoid permanent stiffness. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains the signs, reduction technique, and recovery