Having issues with your 5th toe? From pain and swelling to injuries, Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan offers expert evaluation and care.
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.
You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what broken pinky toe means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 to book at Howell or Bloomfield Township. Foot or ankle pain that isn’t getting better? A podiatrist can diagnose it in … 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 comes up often in our clinics. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. … 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: A sprained pinky toe usually settles with buddy taping, a stiff-soled shoe and a few weeks of patience. Pain that persists beyond three weeks, a toe that looks … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Hammer Toe Deformity | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Hammertoe is the most common lesser toe deformity we treat at Balance Foot & Ankle — and one of the most successfully corrected when addressed at the right … Read more
A swollen, painful toe can mean gout, infection, fracture, or ingrown nail — each needs a different fix. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM walks through all 8 causes
A dislocated toe joint needs prompt reduction to avoid permanent stiffness. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains the signs, reduction technique, and recovery