Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist provides expert ankle care, diagnosing and treating injuries and conditions to keep you moving comfortably and pain-free.
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.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 In this article: What Is Toenail Fungus · Types · Why OTC Fails · Oral Treatment · Laser Treatment · Prevention · Products · FAQ If you’ve been hiding your feet in socks all summer — … Read more
Lateral ankle pain: peroneal tendons, ligaments, sinus tarsi | Balance Foot & Ankle Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 11, 2026 · (810) 206-1402 Lateral ankle pain: peroneal tendon, ligament, and sinus tarsi causes | Balance Foot & Ankle … Read more
Quick answer: Ankle Pain Without Injury has multiple potential causes including mechanical, neurological, vascular, and inflammatory. The patterns we see most often are overuse, poorly-fitted shoes, and biomechanical imbalance. Red flags requiring urgent evaluation: warmth/redness (infection), inability to bear weight (fracture), and unilateral swelling without injury (DVT). Call (810) 206-1402. MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT The most … Read more
Dr. Tom Biernacki has treated hundreds of Ankle Arthritis cases in Michigan. Here is the clinical pattern that most patients do not realize determines recovery time.
High ankle sprain: syndesmotic injury diagnosis and recovery | Balance Foot & Ankle Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 11, 2026 · (810) 206-1402 Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFASBoard-Certified Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon · Last … Read more
MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT The most important clinical decision with Ankle Pain Running isn’t which treatment to start with — it’s identifying the correct subtype. That changes everything. Call (810) 206-1402. Dr. Tom’s Top Bob and Brad Massage Guns Bob and Brad C2 Massage Gun $80★★★★½11K+ rev Buy on Amazon Dr. Tom’s Top Pain Relief Picks … Read more
Quick answer: Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last … Read more
You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what ankle arthritis symptoms means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 for a same-day appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office. MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT The most important clinical decision with … Read more
You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what swollen ankle causes means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 for a same-day appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office. Quick answer: Swollen Ankles Causes affects roughly 1 in … Read more