Experiencing pain or instability in the ball of your foot? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan offers expert care and treatment for plantar plate.
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: Morton Neuroma Surgery Recovery Time 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
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: Arthritis in the ball of the foot most often affects the joints at the base of the toes, and the first step is confirming it is joint arthritis … 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 Quick answer: Top Of The Foot Arthritis 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
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Hammer Toe Deformity | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Hammertoe is the most common lesser toe deformity we treat at Balance Foot & Ankle — and one of the most successfully corrected when addressed at the right … 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
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Forefootpain | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Table of Contents Understanding Forefoot Anatomy Common Causes of Forefoot Pain Symptoms by Condition Diagnosis Treatment Options When to See a Podiatrist Frequently Asked Questions That burning, aching, or sharp … Read more