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Ingrowing toenails are one of the most common problems we treat in the office. Patients get ingrowing toenails at all ages, and if they are not treated appropriately, they can lead to severe infections and pain.

Pain that is centered around the big toe joint is a very common problem that we see. There are several common causes of this, and the good news is, they are very treatable to help with the pain if you are suffering from this.

Patients develop extra bones in their feet very commonly and this can be a source of pain. We think this mostly happens genetically and many times when patients have an extra bone on one foot, it is also present on the other foot as well.

Clubfoot is a condition that some children are born with. It is characterized by several different deformities including varus of the hindfoot, equinus, and adduction of the midfoot and forefoot.

The 3 most common reasons people get pain in the ball of the foot are tearing of the plantar plate around the second metatarsophalangeal joint, a Morton's neuroma, or a stress fracture of the metatarsal.

Rheumatoid arthritis typically causes ulnar deviation in the fingers and hands and this also happens in the feet, which we call fibular deviation. This happens when all the toes over time start to drift to a more lateral position.

Freiberg's infarction is a form of avascular necrosis that occurs in the metatarsal heads of the foot. You can read this article to find out more information.

Tarsal coalitions are a relatively common problem that can affect foot and ankle function. We commonly see these start to bother patients in the younger teenage years, and they typically present with a rigid flat foot type deformity.

Ankle arthrodesis or fusion procedures have been around for many years. They were previously considered the gold standard to treat end-stage arthritis of the ankle before ankle replacements were developed and became more reliable and popular.

As we pass Labor Day and head into the fall, I hope you have the opportunity to get out and explore all that Colorado has to offer.  To fully enjoy many of the outdoor activities we have where we live, we need to have healthy, pain-free feet.

Achilles tendinitis is a common problem that will cause pain with walking and running over the Achilles tendon on the posterior portion of the ankle. Read the blog post to find some options to treat this.

Minimally invasive ankle arthroscopy can be helpful to address a variety of problems inside the ankle joint. We use this very commonly when patients suffer from chronically unstable ankles and sprains.

Plantar warts can be very painful especially when they are on weightbearing surfaces of the foot, and if you are suffering from this, call your expert Colorado Springs podiatrists today at 719-488-4664, so we can help you!

Wearing the correct types of shoes is a very important part of keeping her feet healthy and safe. When you wear the wrong types of shoes, her feet are not supported correctly and this can often lead to overuse type injuries.

Midfoot pain is a common problem that we see patients for.  This can be caused by a variety of problems, and treatment can vary depending on the cause of the pain.

At Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado, we have same day next day appointments available with our surgeons if you suffer an injury and need to be seen immediately

We are excited to announce that Dr. Darrick Dominick has joined our practice at Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado!

Peroneal subluxation syndrome occurs when the peroneal tendons move out of the groove that they are supposed to slide in on the fibula. These tendons run on the posterior lateral aspect of the ankle and helped to evert the foot.

If you are suffering any foot and ankle pain or have a sprain or fracture, call us immediately so we can help you. All of the podiatrists and foot and ankle surgeons at Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado are expertly trained to get you back on your feet.

The most common type of chronic ankle sprains that we see are inversion ankle sprains. That occurs when your foot twists inward and we see this a lot with athletes playing sports like basketball and soccer or with patients hiking on uneven trails.

If you suffer an Achilles tendon rupture or have any other foot and ankle trauma or pain, call Dr. Hinderland and Dr. Cameron at 719-488-4664, so we can help you today!

There are several different types of midfoot fractures that can cause serious problems if not treated correctly. Lisfranc fractures are one of the most common types of these that we see and talus fractures are probably the next most common.

If you have any foot or ankle pain, it is not normal and should be evaluated by a podiatrist/ foot and ankle surgeon as soon as possible.  Call us at 719-488-4664, so our Colorado Springs podiatrists can help you today!

If you suffer an ankle or foot fracture, the team at Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado is here to help you.  We can often fix ankle and foot fractures with an outpatient surgery done with a nerve block, so you don't have to spend time in the hospital.

Toe and Metatarsal fractures are some of the most common fractures that we see in the foot and ankle.  Many of them can be treated without surgery if they are recognized early and treatment is initiated quickly. Read more here.

Custom orthotics are arch supports that you can place in a shoe that essentially can make shoes fit more comfortably and give you better support for your feet.

If you have any foot and ankle pain, it is not normal and should be evaluated by one of our Colorado Springs expert podiatrists as soon as possible.  Our team and Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado strives to treat you like one of our own family members.

We are so thankful to be able to treat and help many active duty military, veterans, and spouses and dependents of service men and women in the Colorado Springs area. Happy Memorial Day from our whole team at Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado!

If you are considering ankle replacement surgery, come talk with our Colorado Springs foot and ankle surgeons, Dr. Hinderland and Dr. Cameron.  They are expertly trained to give you all the information necessary for you to make the best decision.

Appropriate home care for ingrown toenails can help prevent a lot of problems.  We always recommend trimming your nails straight across, and we also recommend making sure you wear wide enough shoes.

Painful bumps on the foot are pretty common and can be cause by bunions, bone spurs and ganglion cysts.  Shoes that rub over the bump can compress nerves and cause irritation, so one of the first treatments that can be tried at home is offloading.

It's important to not neglect your feet and ankles as the weather is warming up and many of us are transitioning to summer sports and activities.

Elective surgeries are now allowed again with some restrictions.  Today, April 27, we are now allowed to resume some elective surgeries.  Elective is really not a very good term, because these are done to help decrease pain and improve function.

Diabetic foot wounds and wounds from surgery or other trauma can be difficult to get to heal. Debridement of the wound and offloading are necessary to help wounds heal. We can use stem cell skin grafts to jump start the healing process.

Thankfully, malignant (cancerous) bone and soft tissue tumors in the foot and ankle are pretty rare.  We see benign (non-cancerous) tumors much more commonly in the foot and ankle.  Probably the most common one we see is called a ganglion cyst.

What are the common fractures and injuries that can still occur during the COVID-19 pandemic?  Learn more here...

Did you know that at Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado we offer telemedicine appointments for your care?  Dr. Hinderland and Dr. Cameron are doing everything they can to keep you safe right now and still help you with your foot and ankle problem.

At Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado, we are offering valet appointments at our office for all of our appointments currently.  We remain open to serve all of your foot and ankle medical needs.

If you have noticed worsening heel pain as your activity has increased, we are here to help.  There are several things that you can do at home, and then several things that we can do to help you if the home therapies don't help. 

We are still treating all emergencies, so if you think your broke your foot or ankle, have uncontrolled pain, have a severe sprain or infection, or have any other urgent concern, please know that we are here to help you even in these times.

At Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado, we are very concerned about the safety and well-being of our patients.  We do remain open for business to help with all the urgent issues that arise with your feet and ankles.  We are still seeing patients for fract

Important Information Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado.

We love our patients and are so thankful for them during this challenging time for all of us.  Several of our patients donated some homemade masks for our office to use to help keep us and our patients safe. 

As the weather starts to get warmer, more of us will be going barefoot. It's very important that we protect our feet from sharp objects and foreign bodies.

Our new podiatry office in Colorado Springs is now open!

We are excited to announce that we will be moving to a new office location in Colorado Springs soon! We plan to open for business at 1465 Kelly Johnson, Blvd, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 on February 24.

Check out this amazing cake that a patient made for us in the shape of her cast!

Dr. Hinderland recently had the opportunity to demonstrate and teach multiple different surgical procedures and techniques to new sales reps for Paragon 28.  See the link below for more details and pictures!

No one wants to hear the word "surgery." But, sometimes it's necessary when more conservative treatments don't manage your problem.

Many of us are making New Year's resolutions today.

Bunions can be hereditary or can be caused by wearing shoes that don't fit correctly.  They are painful bumps on the foot that make shoe fitting even more difficult.

Flatfeet are very common and they can cause a lot of pain. For both children and adults, custom orthotics can be very helpful to treat flatfeet and support the foot correctly to try to help decrease pain.

Do you have an emergency foot and ankle injury? If so, we can help! At Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado in Colorado Springs and Monument, CO, we offer same and next day appointments to get you seen promptly for your injury or other emergency.

There are constantly new advancements that are helping foot and ankle surgeons be able to do procedures in a more minimally invasive manner. Many ankle problems can now be addressed through arthroscopy, which decreases pain, scarring, and healing time.

What can podiatry offer patients who have sprained ankles? Drs. Matthew Hinderland and Jordan Cameron, your Colorado Springs and Monument, CO, podiatrists, offer patients the care they need.

Ankle fractures are common injuries that typically occur when a twisting or rotational force is applied to the ankle joint.

Heel pain can interrupt your life, making it difficult to walk, stand, or even to put on shoes.

Do you know what causes bunions and what you can do to treat them? The bony bumps at the base of your big toes can make walking, exercising or even standing painful.

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries to suffer.

Have you been living with chronic pain or mobility issues due to an ankle injury or condition?

There are many different ways to lengthen the achilles tendon, but the 2 most common ways are to either do a triple hemi section (which means cut the achilles partially in 3 different places to let the tendon lenthen) or do a gastrocnemius recession.

Heel pain affects numerous individuals at one time or another, usually developing after an injury or from repeated stress on the feet

If you have a high arch foot type, there are several things of which you should be aware. The medical term for a high arch foot is pes cavus.

Every year in the week following Thanksgiving, we see an increase in heel (calcaneal) fractures and other injuries associated with falling off ladders or roofs when hanging Christmas lights.

If you have a large, painful, bony bump on the side of your big toe, chances are that it’s a bunion.

Joint replacements in the big toe (the first metatarsophalangeal joint) have been performed for several decades now.

Bunions or bumps on the side of the foot are very common. 

Chronic ankle sprains and instability occur very commonly after a severe ankle injury. 

Foot and ankle fractures occur commonly with sports injuries due to high velocity twisting and blunt force trauma. 

Dr. Jordan Cameron enjoys helping others by alleviating pain and allowing them to participate in normal activities. He loves to see the improvement in daily lifestyle that can be achieved by appropriate treatments.

Flatfeet run in families and have a strong genetic component. Although poor shoe gear can contribute to the problem and make it worse, most of the time, foot structure is an inherited trait.

Are you suffering from a foot wart and are too embarrassed to get it checked out? Do you want to know what you can do to make it better?

Arthritis in the feet and ankles can be painful, which can make daily activities like walking or standing difficult. Joint stiffness and pain due to arthritis in the feet and ankles can stop you from performing normal everyday activities.

Thanks to its location on your body and design, your ankle is prone to injury from accidents, overuse, or even a simple misstep.

Metatarsal Fractures

What's A Haglund's Deformity Or A Bump On The Back Of The Heel?

Reasons You May Need Foot And Ankle Surgery

How Do You Deal With A Bone Infection In The Foot And Ankle?

What Is The Bump On The Side Of My Foot? Is It A Bunion?

Am I Dealing With Sesamoiditis?

What Should You Do With A Ganglion Cyst?

Is Heel Pain Affecting Your Day To Day Life?

What Is The Bump In My Arch?

Joke Of The Day

Why Does The Ball Of My Foot Hurt?

Am I Dealing With A Hammertoe?

Cartilage Restoration For Arthritis- Can It Help Relieve Pain?

Why Do Kids Get Heel Pain?

Charcot Reconstruction

Lisfranc Fractures- A Commonly Missed Fracture In The Foot

What Can I Do About An Ingrown Toenail?

Why Does My Ankle Pop And What Can Be Done About It?

Supportive Vs. Minimalist Shoe Gear- What's Better?

What Is A Hammertoe?

Neuromas- Why Are My Toes Going Numb?

Signs Of An Ankle Sprain

Foot And Ankle Stress Fractures

When Is Foot And Ankle Surgery Needed?

Ankle Arthroscopy

How To Protect Your Feet And Ankles During Summer Activities