Struggling with pain on the top of your foot? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan offers expert diagnosis and treatment to help you walk pain-free
You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what arthritis in foot joints means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 to book an appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office. Quick answer: Arthritis In Foot Joint comes up … 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 red toenail bed — visible through the nail itself, especially with throbbing pain — is most often a subungual hematoma (bleeding under the nail) that may need draining, or … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Bone Growth Top Of Foot | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Bone growth on the top of the foot — a dorsal exostosis — usually comes from chronic shoe pressure or arthritis. The lacing pattern and shoe … Read more
A swollen nail bed usually signals infection, ingrown pressure, or trauma. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains when it needs antibiotics, drainage, or surgery
A Chopart joint sprain is often misdiagnosed as an ankle sprain but requires different treatment. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains diagnosis and recovery
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Turf Toe Taping | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Table of Contents Why Tape Turf Toe? Materials You Need Step-by-Step Taping Technique Post-Taping Checklist Turf Toe Plates as an Alternative When to See a Podiatrist Frequently Asked … Read more