Suffering from a foot or ankle fracture? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan offers expert diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · Howell & Bloomfield Township, 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
Tingling on top of the foot is almost always caused by the extensor retinaculum compressing the deep peroneal nerve — the same nerve that skechers-style rocker sole shoes decompress. Michigan podiatrist explains the Tinel’s test location and the three-step lacing modification that resolves the paresthesia.
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Quick answer: Treatment for broken toe 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
Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the key distinction most patients with Shin Splints Vs Stress Fracture miss – the one that determines whether conservative care will work.
Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the key distinction most patients with Toe Fracture Vs Sprain miss – the one that determines whether conservative care will work.
Quick answer: Walking Boot Fracture 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
Quick Answer Most broken toes — the second through the little toe — heal in 4 to 6 weeks with buddy taping to the toe next to it and a stiff-soled shoe; keep taping until pressing on the bone no longer hurts, usually at least 3 weeks. A broken big toe, a toe that looks … Read more
Most patients with Calcaneus Fracture get treated identically regardless of cause. Dr. Tom Biernacki breaks down why that is wrong and what to ask your doctor.
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 Quick answer: Broken Foot Symptoms affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. … Read more