Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist provides expert ankle care, diagnosing and treating injuries and conditions to keep you moving comfortably and pain-free.
Grade 1 ankle sprains heal in 1–3 weeks; Grade 2 takes 3–8 weeks; Grade 3 complete tears 3–6 months. A podiatric surgeon explains healing timelines, week-by-week protocol, and why 40% develop chronic instability.
Inner ankle pain is most often caused by posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, deltoid ligament sprain, or tarsal tunnel syndrome. A board-certified podiatric surgeon explains each cause and critical warning signs.
Pain on the outside of the foot is most often caused by peroneal tendon injury, a fifth metatarsal fracture, or cuboid syndrome. A board-certified podiatric surgeon explains each cause and treatment.
Top of foot pain is most often caused by extensor tendinitis, a dorsal bone spur, or a stress fracture. A board-certified podiatric surgeon explains each cause and the most effective treatments.
Ankle pain when walking has different causes depending on location — outer, inner, front, or back. A podiatric surgeon explains each cause and how to treat it.
Learn how to properly tape an ankle sprain using the closed basketweave technique — the same method used by athletic trainers. A board-certified podiatrist explains stirrups, heel locks, and when taping is not enough.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon & foot specialist | Balance Foot & Ankle Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick Answer: Subtalar arthritis is degeneration of the joint between the heel bone (calcaneus) and the talus — the small but critical joint that controls side-to-side foot motion. Most commonly caused by calcaneal … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPMBoard-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 | 3,000+ surgeries performed Quick Answer Ankle arthritis — most commonly caused by prior ankle fracture or ligament injury — causes progressive ankle pain, stiffness, and swelling that limits walking, stair climbing, and uneven terrain. Conservative management (bracing, … Read more
Podiatrist guide to plantar fibroma: what it is, why it forms, and how orthotics, injections, and surgery compare for treating arch nodules without
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · Howell & Bloomfield Hills, MI Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick Answer: Ankle fractures range from stable single-bone breaks that heal in a walking boot to complex tri-malleolar fractures requiring surgical fixation with plates and screws. The most critical initial … Read more