Blog Archive
Are you one of the 8 million Americans experiencing gout? Living with gout flare-ups can be frustrating and inconvenient, but we have good news: Some simple diet changes can help you reclaim control. Gout often affects the feet, particularly the big toe joint and ankles. At Michigan Foot & Ankle...
An ankle sprain might seem like a minor injury — and if treated correctly, it can be. However, after one ankle sprain, your risk of another more than triples. This helps explain why up to 70% of people with ankle sprains go on to develop chronic ankle instability. At Michigan...
If you’ve noticed a toe that bends unnaturally or rubs against the top of your shoes, the culprit could be hammertoe. You’re not alone: Around 33% of Americans have hammertoes today. At Michigan Foot & Ankle Institute, our fellowship-trained, board-certified podiatrists provide the latest hammertoe treatments in our office in...
Morton’s neuroma is eight times more common in women than in men. If you’ve worn high heels for a long time and are experiencing pain, tingling, or numbness between your third and fourth toes, it could be Morton’s neuroma. At Michigan Foot & Ankle Institute, we understand how frustrating it...
Flat feet, also known as fallen arches, may seem a minor inconvenience. However, left unaddressed, this condition can significantly impact your overall health. Understanding how flat feet influence your body and recognizing the signs can help you take steps toward better foot health. At Michigan Foot and Ankle Institute in...
Do you have a painful bunion. Dr. Edmund Kowalchick offers minimal incision bunionectomy for the treatment of painful bunion deformities. The bunion corrrection is performed through small incisinos (1/8-1/4 inch) with far less soft tissue disruption making recovery fast and less painful with minimal scarring. Because a MIS bunion correction...
To our Patients: Over the pst several weeks, we have been contiuously monitoring the COVID-19 crisis closely. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those among us who have been affected by this historic event. During these challenging and uncertain times our top priority continues to be the health and...
Keeping your feet healthy can help add years to your life, by allowing you to pursue an active lifestyle. As an avid runner for over 35 years I know first hand the benefits, but also know that a nagging injury can limit your ability to pursue your running aspirations. In...
Welcome to the Blog of Michigan Foot & Ankle Institute Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Clinton Township, MI area, we’re excited you are here. With the podiatric industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date...