Feet Street Podiatry News

Brachymetatarsia - the long and the short of it...! In this blog post we will talk about a foot condition called Brachymetatarsia. This condition can be painful, and it can affect the quality of life of those who suffer from it. At Feet Street Podiatry, we understand the importance of finding solutions to foot problems, and we want to help you understand what Brachymetatarsia is and what can be done to treat it. So, what is Brachymetatarsia?Brachymetatarsia is a condition that occurs when one of the bones in the foot, called the metatarsal bone, is shorter than the others. This can lead to an imbalance in the foot and cause pain and discomfort when walking or standing. Brachymetatarsia can affect one or more of the metatarsal bones, and it can…

At Feet Street Podiatry we are dedicated to helping you maintain healthy and happy feet! Today, we want to discuss a common foot condition known as a plantar plate tear. What is the Plantar Plate?The plantar plate is a small ligament located underneath the base of the toes. It is responsible for stabilizing the toe joints and preventing them from over-extending. When the plantar plate becomes damaged or torn, it can cause significant pain and discomfort in the affected area. How do Plantar Plate Tears occur?Although the thin plantar plate is very strong, overuse can cause the structure to weaken and eventually tear and rupture. Plantar plate tears are most commonly caused by overuse or injury. Athletes, dancers, and those who engage in activities that involve repetitive impact on the feet are…

 With the temperature having dropped over the past few weeks (and still some time to go before it rises!), several patients have visited Feet Street Podiatry Clinic with concerns about unusual red/ purple blotches on their toes. These have (mostly) been diagnosed as chilblains! If you haven't heard of this condition (or have recently been diagnosed with it), this article will give you information and advice. What is a chilblain? Chilblains are small, itchy swellings on the skin that usually occur as a reaction to cold temperatures.  They most frequently affect the body's extremities, such as the toes, fingers, heels, ears and nose.  Chilblains can be uncomfortable, but they seldom cause any permanent damage. They normally heal within a few weeks if further exposure to the cold is avoided. Signs and symptomsChilblains usually develop several hours after…

There are many possible causes of heel pain in children. Sever's disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a common cause. This condition commonly occurs in children aged between 10 and 14, and is characterised by pain in one or both heels. This is caused by repetitive damage and inflammation of growth plates of the heel bone (calcaneus). 60% of patients have both heels involved. The condition is believed to be the result of a mismatch in growth of the calf bone (tibia) to the calf muscle and achilles tendon (the tendon which joins the calf muscle to the heel bone). It is thought that the calf bone grows more quickly than the muscle and achilles tendon and so this soft tissue becomes uncomfortably tight. This places more stress on…