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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: Pain on the outside of the foot near the little toe is most often from the 5th metatarsal bone or base (fracture or stress fracture), the peroneal … Read more
Signs of a broken ankle: Michigan podiatrist explains the Ottawa Ankle Rules, when swelling and bruising mean fracture vs sprain, and why X-rays can’t be
Broken ankle recovery time: Michigan podiatrist explains stable vs unstable fractures, surgical vs cast treatment, and realistic 6–12 week timelines
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: Pain Outside Ankle 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 … 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: Jones Fracture Healing Time is a common concern we evaluate and treat regularly. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We … 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 hallux varus surgery means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 for a same-week appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office. Quick answer: Hallux varus surgery is considered when the … Read more
Surgical corn removal is a minor outpatient procedure when conservative measures have failed. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains when it’s needed, what
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 See also: big toe arthritis — a complete guide to this condition by severity grade, treatment options, and when surgery is needed. Hallux Rigidus | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan What Is Hallux Rigidus? If pushing off … Read more