What are sesamoids? Sesamoids are two bones that are located right under your first metatarsal head. They sit within the flexor hallucis brevis tendon and help to absorb and redistribute weight Read more

For some folks, frequent ingrown toenails might be dictated by genetics. "The nails may grow thicker or just grow a certain way that then causes the corner or the border Read more

"Preventive care is really important" for people with diabetes, Marcella MacDonald, DPM says. "I have some patients who come in with infected, ingrown toenails or other problems with their feet, and Read more

Even before the pandemic, Ebonie Vincent, DPM, podiatrist and star of the TLC series My Feet Are Killing Me, was concerned with the health risks of people going barefoot while Read more

Your feet can show early signs of systemic health problems. Poor circulation and hardening of the arteries can affect the feet before other parts of the body, says James R. Read more