Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist provides expert ankle care, diagnosing and treating injuries and conditions to keep you moving comfortably and pain-free.
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: Need a podiatrist’s opinion on this? Call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 for same-week appointments in Howell or Bloomfield Township, Michigan. Most insurance accepted, including Medicare. … Read more
Signs of a broken ankle: Michigan podiatrist explains the Ottawa Ankle Rules, when swelling and bruising mean fracture vs sprain, and why X-rays can’t be
Broken ankle recovery time: Michigan podiatrist explains stable vs unstable fractures, surgical vs cast treatment, and realistic 6–12 week timelines
Quick answer: Treatment for ankle tendonitis treatment follows a stepwise approach: 1) conservative care first (rest, ice, supportive footwear, OTC anti-inflammatories), 2) physical therapy and targeted exercises, 3) in-office treatments (injections, custom orthotics) if conservative fails at 4-6 weeks, 4) surgery for refractory cases. Most patients resolve at step 1 or 2. Call (810) 206-1402. … 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 You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what one swollen ankle (left or right) … 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 arthritis in heel of foot means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-day appointment at Howell or Bloomfield Township. Quick answer: True arthritis in the heel is uncommon, so the … 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 arthritis foot pain relief means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 for a same-day appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office. Quick answer: Arthritis Foot Pain Relief has multiple … 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: Pain Outside Ankle 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 … Read more
Quick answer: Foot Pain Under Ankle 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). Book online or call (810) 206-1402. Dont Let … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026