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Peroneal Tendon Disorders: Tendinitis vs. Tendinopathy vs. Tear — What’s the Difference? The terms “peroneal tendonitis” and “peroneal tendinopathy” are often used interchangeably — but they represent different stages of the same condition, with different treatment implications. And both are distinct from a peroneal tendon tear, which may require surgery. Getting the right diagnosis determines … 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 curved toenail treatment means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 for a same-day appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills office. Curved Toenail Types: Pincer Nail vs. Ingrown vs. Curved … Read more
📋 Medically Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-Certified Podiatrist · Balance Foot & Ankle · Last updated: 2026 You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what flexor hallucis longus tendinitis means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 … Read more
Quick answer: Ingrown Toenail Surgery What To Expect is a common nail condition with multiple causes including trauma, fungal infection, biomechanical pressure, and underlying medical conditions. Treatment depends on the cause: trauma resolves as the nail grows out (6-12 months), fungus needs antifungal therapy, and biomechanical issues need shoe and orthotic correction. Call (810) 206-1402. … Read more
Achilles bone spur (Haglund’s) surgery recovery is 6-12 weeks immobilized followed by 4-6 months back to full activity — and the way you handle weeks 3-6 determines whether you regain full motion. You’re in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what … Read more
★ PODIATRIST’S RANKED GUIDE — DR. TOM BIERNACKI, DPM, FACFAS Why Most OTC Toenail Fungus Treatments Fail — And Which Ones Don’t The problem isn’t the active ingredient — it’s nail penetration. Toenail fungus lives under the nail plate (subungual), and most OTC creams can’t penetrate the dense keratin. The treatments that work best are … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Foot Tingling & Numbness — Podiatrist Explains | Michigan Foot Doctors · Michigan Foot Doctors on YouTube Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle | Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick answer: Tingling on top of the foot is most commonly caused by tight shoe laces compressing the … Read more
Getting to a doctor’s office is exhausting — sometimes impossible. A podiatrist can come to you, and Medicare often covers it. You’re in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what mobile podiatrist home visits in Michigan means and what works. Call … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM How to Fix Flat Feet & Arch Pain | Michigan Foot Doctors · Michigan Foot Doctors on YouTube Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle | Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick answer: Arch foot cramps are usually caused by low magnesium, dehydration, flat feet overloading intrinsic muscles, … Read more
