Plantar Fibroma: What Is That Lump in My Foot Arch?
Patients with Plantar Fibroma often fail conservative care for one overlooked reason. Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the diagnostic step most clinicians skip.
Dealing with a painful fibroma? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan offers expert diagnosis and treatment to restore comfort and foot function.
Patients with Plantar Fibroma often fail conservative care for one overlooked reason. Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the diagnostic step most clinicians skip.
Quick answer: Bump Bottom My Foot 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 · … Read more
A knot on the bottom of the foot is most often a plantar fibroma — a benign nodule of fibrous tissue. It feels like a marble under the skin and changes shape with shoe pressure. You’ve come to the right podiatry team. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ … Read more
MEDICALLY REVIEWEDUpdated May 6, 2026 Author: Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-qualified podiatric surgeon Clinical Reviewers: Dr. Carl Jay, DPM · Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM, AACFAS Why trust this: Morning foot pain is the most common chief complaint we see at Balance Foot & Ankle in Howell & Bloomfield Township, Michigan. The “first steps from … Read more