Resources Weil Foot and Ankle Institute

Learn how foot pulses can help identify PAD and what signs may point to circulation problems in the legs.

Learn possible reasons one foot, ankle, or leg may be swollen, including injury, arthritis, infection, Baker’s cyst, and DVT.

Learn about common causes of dry, flaky skin on the feet, including athlete’s foot, contact dermatitis, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.

Learn the difference between hammer toe and claw toe, what causes them, and how they may be treated.

Learn what a bone bruise is, common symptoms, how it is treated, and how long healing may take.

Learn what may cause heel pain after exercising and review short-term tips that may help reduce pain, including stretches, shoes, inserts, and rest.

Learn what to do if something may be stuck in your foot, when home removal may be risky, and when to seek medical attention.

Learn what the Lapiplasty procedure is, when it may be used for bunions, and what recovery and physical therapy may involve after surgery.

Learn about foot problems that can happen during pregnancy, including plantar fasciitis and stress fractures, plus tips to help keep your feet comfortable.

Learn why feet may hurt after rest and review stretches and products mentioned for morning foot pain.

Learn what can cause ugly toenails, how fungal nails are identified, and what treatment and prevention steps may help keep the infection from coming back.

Learn how some heel bone cysts and tumors can mimic plantar fasciitis symptoms, and why an x-ray and foot doctor evaluation may be important.

Learn what dark purple or brown spots on the feet and ankles may mean, including venous stasis dermatitis and hemosiderin deposits.

Learn when a stubbed toe may need medical care, how to spot signs of a break or sprain, and when toenail damage or infection should be checked.

Learn how fungal toenail removal fits into treatment and whether the nail may grow back thickened.

Learn why foot pain may not show up on an x-ray and when your doctor may order an ultrasound or MRI to look at soft tissue.

Learn what affects when you can drive after a broken foot or ankle, including casts, pain medication, walking recovery, and safety concerns.

Learn what heel numbness can feel like, common causes, and how a podiatrist may diagnose and treat the issue.

Learn what changes in toenail color, texture, and thickness may mean and when to have a podiatrist evaluate a toenail problem.

Learn how toe separators may help with rubbing and irritation, and what they cannot do for bunions, hammertoes, or neuromas.

Learn why feet can swell in summer heat and what steps may help reduce puffiness and shoe discomfort.

Learn which common shoe styles can harm your feet and what problems they may cause, from blisters and fungus to heel pain and hammertoes.

Learn why hydrogen peroxide should not be used daily on wounds or ingrown nails, and when professional care may help prevent delayed healing.

Learn what clicking in the ball of your foot may mean, including neuroma symptoms, simple home care steps, and when to schedule an evaluation.

Learn why ingrown nails can become painful during and after pregnancy, and what can help prevent pain, infection, and other complications.