Gout is a form of arthritis, frequently seen in middle aged men. The classic presentation of gout is a red, hot, swollen joint at the base of the big toe which comes on suddenly without warning. Gout is a disease caused by uric acid, a substance produced normally by our body, but individuals with…

David Beckham was critically injured while playing for AC Milan and will have to miss the 2010 World Cup. The former England captain tore his left Achilles tendon during a match against Chievo, ending his dream of becoming the first English player to compete in four World Cups.The former England captain reached for his left…

Toenails turning black? Have your toenails changed color? Are you asking yourself “Why are my toenails turning black ?” Have you noticed a black, purple, or brownish tint in one or more toes? If so, don’t fret, there are many reasons why nails change color, and you are about to get all the facts! Trauma…

New York Giants players have had some difficulty with injuries to the plantar fascia.Just recently,  New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross suffered a partial tear of his plantar fascia in his right foot.  The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that helps give support to the arch of the foot.  It attaches from the…

Atlantic Foot & Ankle is attending the ADA Sunsplash Outdoor Fitness Festival at the UGA Marine Extension Aquarium on Skidaway Island, Saturday Sept. 25th. Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists is proud to be attending this years American Diabetes Association Sunsplash Outdoor Fitness Festival to be held at the UGA Marine Extension Aquarium on Skidaway Island,…

Come visit our booth at the Claxton Chick’n Pick’n Festival this Saturday, Sept. 11th from 9am – 6pm. Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists will be attending the Claxton Chick’n Pick’n Festival this Saturday. We will be conducting free foot health screenings and have a wealth of information available about your feet. Both Podiatrist Dr. Kristian…

People throughout their lifetime will experience some type of foot problem. Our Certified Pedorthist – Demon Thompson People throughout their lifetime will experience some type of foot problem. It may be as simple as a blister or a callus but sometimes it’s complicated and requires hospitalization.  Most foot problems are relatively minor in nature if…

So it looks as though Serena Williams fell prey to a mishap in a restaurant that ultimately led to her suffering a toe injury (here’s the article on ESPN). From what was described, it looks as if she had an Extensor Hallucis Longus laceration from stepping on glass. The Extensor Hallucis Longus is a thin…

“The best thing I’ve found to help heal my wound is letting my dog lick it!” What!? The Myth: “The best thing I’ve found to help heal my wound is letting my dog lick it!” I once had a diabetic patient with a really bad wound on his big toe. I was explaining to him…

A stress fracture is what most people know as a “hair-line fracture”.  It is a small crack in the bone due to repeated stress.  When you are seen by a foot specialist for a stress fracture it may not be visible on x-ray at the initial visit.  It can show up on x-ray about two…