Is My Stubbed Toe Broken?
A stubbed toe is one of the most common household injuries, and while it’s often a minor nuisance, it’s important to know how to tell the difference between a simple bruise and a more serious injury like a fracture.
Unpacking 6 Common Causes of Toe Pain
If you came to us at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center and told us your toes hurt, our minds would instantly think of dozens of different possibilities. Our toes are perhaps the most vital component of our feet, so when they start to ache, it’s important to understand why. In this article, we’ll explore 6…
7 Essential Questions to Ask about Bunion Surgery
It’s happened: after months, perhaps even years, of weighing the pros and cons, you’ve decided to go ahead with bunion surgery. Your bunion has progressed to the point where conservative treatments are no longer effective. The pain is more or less constant, preventing you from staying active, going shopping, playing with your grandchildren. Our expert…
What Causes a Gout Attack?
When your big toe suddenly swells up, turns red, and hurts like the devil, get ready to say “hello” to gout. Gout is the most likely culprit when pain and throbbing come on suddenly and very painfully. It boils down to too much uric acid. A gout attack happens when you have too much uric…
How to Deal with Painful Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are a vexing problem for many people. For some, they’re hereditary. When your parents got together and made you, your DNA lined up in such a way to make your toenails naturally curve downward. Preventing them from growing toward the skin instead of straight out may be a struggle you’re up against all…
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