Experiencing midfoot pain or injury? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan provides expert diagnosis and personalized treatment options.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPMBoard-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 | 3,000+ surgeries performed Quick Answer Midfoot arthritis is degeneration of the joints in the middle of the foot — most commonly the tarsometatarsal (TMT) joints and the naviculocuneiform joints — causing aching arch pain, stiffness, and a … 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.
Not all Arch Pain Midfoot cases respond to the same treatment. Dr. Biernacki outlines the biomechanical factors that predict recovery.
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Tarsal coalition: diagnosis and surgical vs. non-surgical treatment | Balance Foot & Ankle Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 12, 2026 · (810) 206-1402 Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last reviewed: April … Read more
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
You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what Lisfranc injury recovery means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-day appointment at Howell or Bloomfield Hills. Quick answer: Lisfranc Injury Recovery affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our … Read more
Quick answer: Metatarsalgia Ball Of Foot 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. Red flags requiring urgent evaluation: warmth/redness (infection), inability to bear weight (fracture), and unilateral swelling without injury (DVT). Call (810) 206-1402. ✅ Medically Reviewed by … Read more
Michigan podiatrist Dr. Biernacki covers what research says works best for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms Treatment – including interventions that consistently underperform in practice.
Patients with Tarsal Coalition Guide often fail conservative care for one overlooked reason. Michigan foot specialist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the diagnostic step most clinicians skip.