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 Hills, 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
Stress fracture in foot — Michigan podiatrist explains causes, imaging, and recovery. Dr. Biernacki covers metatarsal, navicular, and calcaneal fractures.
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.
MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT The most important clinical decision with Foot Fracture Recovery 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 (2026) Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Balance Foot & Ankle earns from qualifying purchases. Bob and … Read more
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 INSIGHT The most important clinical decision with Stress Fracture Foot Recovery isn’t which treatment to start with — it’s identifying the correct subtype. That changes everything. Call (810) 206-1402. Dr. Tom’s Top Foot Health Supplements Affiliate disclosure: Amazon Associate. Always discuss supplements with your physician before starting. Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin Neuropathy support · … Read more
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 Hills practices. Call (810) 206-1402. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last … Read more
Quick Answer This page covers the clinical evaluation, evidence-based treatment options, and recovery timeline for broken toe: symptoms, buddy taping, treatment & recovery time at Balance Foot & Ankle in Michigan. For same-week appointments at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills offices, call (810) 206-1402. Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle … Read more