Suffering from a foot or ankle fracture? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan offers expert diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT The most important clinical decision with Metatarsal Fracture Treatment isn’t which treatment to start with — it’s identifying the correct subtype. That changes everything. Call (810) 206-1402. Dr. Tom’s Top Insole & Orthotic Picks Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Balance Foot & Ankle earns from qualifying purchases. PowerStep Pinnacle Maxx Severe … Read more
Jones fractures have a high non-union rate in a cast. Podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains why surgery is often the better first-line choice and
Quick answer: Walking Boot Ankle 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 Podiatrist, Fellow of … Read more
Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki covers what research says works best for Stress Fractures Foot Diagnosis Treatment – including interventions that consistently underperform in practice.
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 A broken toe needs evaluation by a podiatrist or orthopedic foot doctor for proper buddy taping, weight-bearing modification, and rule-out of associated injuries. Most heal in 4-6 weeks … 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 A walking boot for a broken foot can either accelerate your healing or set it back weeks — depending on whether you adjust the straps correctly, take it off at … Read more
A medical walking boot (CAM boot) protects foot and ankle injuries during healing. A podiatrist explains the different types, how to walk correctly in one
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 bone spurs big toe means and … Read more
A stress fracture in the foot causes aching pain that builds gradually with activity. A podiatrist explains the most common sites, how to get an accurate
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: Fibula Fracture Surgery Recovery Time comes up often in our clinics. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this … Read more