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Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Quick answer: Pre-dislocation syndrome of the second toe is an early-stage plantar plate tear — the stabilizing ligament under the second metatarsophalangeal joint begins to fail, causing the toe to drift upward and toward the great toe. … Read more
Quick answer: Keratin granulations are chalky white patches on the nail surface left when polish or gel dries out the top layer of keratin — not a fungal infection. They fade once you pause polish for a few weeks and rehydrate the nail; discoloration that spreads or thickens should be checked by a podiatrist to … Read more
A swollen nail bed usually signals infection, ingrown pressure, or trauma. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains when it needs antibiotics, drainage, or surgery
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Toe Nail Coming Off Nail Bed | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon, 3,000+ surgeries performed. Updated April 2026 with current clinical evidence. This article … Read more
Surgical corn removal is a minor outpatient procedure when conservative measures have failed. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains when it’s needed, what
A Chopart joint sprain is often misdiagnosed as an ankle sprain but requires different treatment. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains diagnosis and recovery
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 See also: big toe arthritis — a complete guide to this condition by severity grade, treatment options, and when surgery is needed. Hallux Rigidus | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan What Is Hallux Rigidus? If pushing off … Read more
Ready to be seen? Book a real appointment time online, 24/7 — Howell or Bloomfield Township. Takes about a minute, 24/7. You stubbed your big toe hard, and now the swelling, bruising, and pain when you walk are not going away. That is a fractured hallux — and how you treat the next 6 weeks … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Metatarsophalangeal Joint Pain | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Quick answer: Metatarsophalangeal Joint Pain has multiple potential causes including mechanical, neurological, vascular, and inflammatory. The patterns we see most often are overuse, poorly-fitted shoes, and biomechanical imbalance. … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Clawtoedeformities | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Quick answer: Claw toe is best addressed by first confirming the diagnosis and whether the toe is still flexible or has turned rigid — flexible claw toes often respond to … Read more