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5 Most Common Types of Foot and Ankle Trauma and How We Treat Them

Both your feet and ankles work hard to support you and bear your weight. So, what happens if your foot or ankle gets injured? We review treatments for common foot and ankle injuries here.

Sep 4th, 2024

When Does an Ankle Fracture Require Surgery?

Ankle fractures can range from mild to severe, and the treatment of them depends on the kind of break you have. While some fractures need surgery, not all do. Discover the types of ankle fractures and how they’re treated here.

Aug 6th, 2024

Diagnosing and Treating Foot and Ankle Tendon Injuries

Injured tendons in your foot and ankle can be tricky to diagnose and almost always require professional treatment. Learn what to do when you have a foot or ankle tendon injury here.

Jul 10th, 2024

When Is Fusion Surgery Appropriate for Foot Pain?

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you understand how painful the condition can be and how much it can affect your quality of life. Find out if fusion surgery could be the solution you need for arthritis-related foot pain here.

Jun 10th, 2024

5 Signs You Have Hammertoes

Are one or more of your toes bent downward in a hammer shape, but you’re still not sure if you have hammertoes? We discuss telltale signs of this common foot deformity here.

May 2nd, 2024

3 At-Home Care Tips to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis Pain

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that often responds well to at-home care. We offer tips on how to treat plantar fasciitis on your own here.

Apr 1st, 2024

Office CLOSED 3/14/24 for Winter Storm

Our office will be closed on 3/14/24 for the anticipated large impact winter storm that is approaching. We will still be available by phone at 719-488-4664 during business hours to help you.

Mar 13th, 2024

Lifestyle Changes that Can Improve Your Arthritic Foot Condition and Quality of Life

When you have arthritis in your feet, it can severely limit your ability to move around with ease. Here, we review some lifestyle changes you can make to reduce arthritic pain and boost your quality of life as a result.

Mar 1st, 2024

Understanding the Connection Between High Arch Feet and Plantar Fasciitis

If you struggle with plantar fasciitis, having high arched feet could be to blame. Find out how these two different foot conditions are related here.

Feb 8th, 2024

Bunion Surgery: Your Complete Guide to an Optimal Recovery

If you have a severe bunion or recurrent bunions, you probably need to undergo surgery for it. We discuss the cutting-edge bunion surgery we offer and what the recovery process looks like here.

Jan 1st, 2024

When Does an Ingrown Toenail Require Expert Care?

Ingrown toenails are common, but they always require treatment. So, how do you know whether you should tend to it at home or take a trip to see your podiatrist? We answer that question and more here.

Dec 1st, 2023

5 Common Runner’s Injuries and How to Prevent Them

While running is a great form of exercise, it also comes with a high likelihood of injury. We discuss five of those common running injuries and how to prevent them here.

Nov 20th, 2023

Can an Ankle Sprain Simply Heal with Rest?

While popular opinion states that sprained ankles can only be left to heal on their own, that can actually lead to complications and prolonged healing. We review why you should seek medical treatment for your sprained ankle here.

Oct 1st, 2023

Do I Need Surgery for My Hammertoe?

If you have a hammertoe, you might be wondering if surgery is your only option to treat it. We explore all your treatment options for hammertoe here and review when surgery becomes necessary.

Sep 1st, 2023

How Are Custom Orthotics Made?

If you suffer from chronic foot and ankle pain, you might need custom-made orthotics. Find out more about the process of making custom orthotics here.

Aug 2nd, 2023

Can My Ingrown Toenail Heal on Its Own?

If you struggle with ingrown toenails — a common foot condition — you might be wondering if they’ll go away all on their own, or if you always need to seek treatment for them. We review that and more here.

Jul 1st, 2023

I Have High Arches. Now What?

If you have high arches, you’re at risk for developing other foot health issues. Read on to learn how to treat any potential complications of high arches and more about this foot condition.

Jun 1st, 2023

What’s Behind Your Popping Ankles?

Ankle popping is common. But how do you know what’s causing it, and if it’s something you should be worried about? We answer those questions and more here.

May 1st, 2023

Ask These Questions Before You Get Ankle Fusion

Before having any surgical procedure, it’s important that you have all the information you need up front. If you’re having ankle fusion surgery, here are some good questions to ask beforehand.

Apr 1st, 2023

Welcome Dr. Trevor Whiting!

Board-certified podiatrist, Trevor Whiting, DPM, is excited to be a part of Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado. He brings with him the knowledge and skills of over a decade of patient care providing the experience needed to efficiently treat you.

Mar 8th, 2023

Complications of Having Too Many Bones in Your Foot

While having an extra bone in your foot isn’t a serious condition, it can pose complications if it’s not treated properly. Find out more about this congenital syndrome here.

Mar 1st, 2023

Office Closing at 1pm Today Due to Inclement Weather

The office of Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado will be closing today at 1pm due to the snow to allow everyone here to get home safely. We hope you all have a safe and wonderful snow day!

Feb 15th, 2023

Can You Avoid Hammertoe?

If you’ve injured your foot in any way, have arthritis, or wear pointy toed shoes often, you might be at risk for developing hammertoe. But can it be avoided? We answer that question here.

Feb 14th, 2023

If I Have Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain, What Are My Treatment Options?

If you’re prone to ankle sprains, you’re probably dealing with chronic ankle pain as well. Find out your treatment options for lateral ankle pain here.

Jan 6th, 2023

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

We’ve all experienced our ankle cracking or popping or snapping from time to time. But what if it pops often, and how can you fix it? We answer those questions here.

Dec 14th, 2022

Complications of High Arches: How to Relieve Foot Arch Pain

While your feet naturally have an arch, having arches that are too high can lead to foot pain and other complications. In this blog, we explore the common complications of high arches and how you can relieve foot arch pain.

Nov 3rd, 2022

Foot and Ankle Institute Leads Premed Suture Workshop at UCCS

The podiatrists at Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado recently had the privilege of leading a suture workshop for students at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Oct 14th, 2022

What is a Podiatrist?

Our podiatrists and foot and ankle surgeons in Colorado Springs are here to help you with all of your family's foot and ankle needs!

Sep 14th, 2022

Welcome Dr. Fleck!

We are very excited to announce that Dr. Joseph Fleck his joined Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado!

Aug 8th, 2022

Lateral Ankle Pain Causes and Treatments

Lateral ankle pain around the fibula is a common reason patients come in to see us. There are multiple causes of pain over the outside portion of the ankle. This article reviews the causes and treatments of this.

Jun 29th, 2022

Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine

Sports medicine injuries occur commonly on the lower extremity. You can read this article to find out more about different injury patterns and treatment options.

Apr 4th, 2022

What Can Be Done With Bumps On The Feet?

Bumps on the feet are pretty common and often times arise from bunions, tailor's bunions, or bone spurs developing over arthritic joints. You can read this article to find out more.

Mar 2nd, 2022

Acute and Recurrent/ Chronic Ankle Sprains

If you suffer from an acute ankle sprain or chronic ankle sprains, your expert Colorado Springs foot and ankle surgeon team is here to help you. Call us at 719-488-4664 today!

Jan 19th, 2022

What You Should Do If You Injure Your Achilles Tendon

If you are suffering from any foot and ankle problems, call your expert Colorado Springs foot and ankle surgeons today at 719-488-4664. The team at Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado is here to help you with all of your family's foot and ankle needs.

Jan 5th, 2022

Fall and Winter Foot and Ankle Health

Since we are now in fall and winter is approaching, we wanted to give you an update on some things you can do to try to keep your feet and ankles healthy through these seasons.

Oct 28th, 2021

What Causes Pain In The Ball Of The Foot?

Pain in the ball of the foot is most commonly caused from either capsulitis in the metatarsophalangeal joint or a pinched nerve called a neuroma. Read this article to find out the common symptoms and what treatment options are available for you!

Sep 10th, 2021

What is a Lapiplasty?

This article discusses Lapiplasty, a new bunion surgery that is offered at Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado.

May 12th, 2021

Why Does Ankle Arthritis Develop After an Ankle Fracture?

After patients suffer an ankle fracture, arthritis can develop in the joint. This can be treated in several different ways, and this article will discuss treatment options.

Apr 23rd, 2021

High Ankle Sprains

High ankle sprains are a common injury that occur, especially in sports. This article discusses what a high ankle sprain is and treatment options to try to help patients return to their sport as soon as possible.

Apr 8th, 2021

How Do Tarsal Coalitions Cause Foot And Ankle Pain?

Tarsal coalitions are a foot condition where 2 separate bones of the foot are abnormally attached together. The 2 most common places that these occur are between the talus and calcaneus and between the navicular and the calcaneus.

Mar 24th, 2021

Why Does The Big Toe Joint Hurt?

There are several common reasons that people get pain around the big toe joint. The most common of these are arthritis in the joint itself, a bunion deformity, or a gout flare.

Mar 17th, 2021

Office Opening At 10am Tomorrow 3/15/21

Due to the current weather, we are going to have a delayed start for Monday, March 15. The office will open at 10am.

Mar 14th, 2021

Foot and Ankle Pain and Bumps on the Feet

At Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado, all of our surgeons are expertly trained to give you the most minimally invasive options to get you back on your feet as soon as possible!

Feb 26th, 2021

COVID-19 Update From Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado

Since we have been dealing with COVID-19 for quite some time now, we wanted to update you on the ongoing efforts at Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado to keep you safe.

Feb 3rd, 2021

Why Is Heel Pain So Common And What Can Be Done To Treat It?

Heel Pain or Plantar Fasciitis is a very common problem that affects people of most ages. Read this article to find out what we can do to help.

Jan 27th, 2021

What Can Be Done For A Crossover Second Toe?

A crossover second toe deformity is a problem that occurs when the second toe subluxes dorsally and medially over the great toe. This causes problems with wearing regular shoes, because it rubs on shoes and causes pain.

Jan 22nd, 2021

What Can Be Done With An Ankle Fusion That Hasn't Healed?

Dr. Dominick at the Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado was recently featured by Paragon 28 for his surgery using a new plate to perform a Tibial TaloCalcaneal arthrodesis. Read more here.

Jan 15th, 2021

What You Need To Know About Hammertoes

Hammertoes are a very common problem we see as podiatrists. If they are not treated, they can lead to pain and skin irritation. More problems can occur with hammertoes, so we recommend treating these as soon as you notice the problem developing.

Jan 7th, 2021

What Are Tailor's Bunions And What Causes Bumps On The Outside Of Feet?

Tailor's bunions are bumps that form on the outside of the foot around the base of the fifth toe. They are caused by a prominent bone laterally over the fifth metatarsal head.

Dec 30th, 2020

What To Do If You Have A Hardware Infection After Surgery

It is important not to delay treatment of infections, because they can worsen and spread. If you are suffering from any foot and ankle problems, call your expert Colorado Springs foot and ankle surgeons and podiatrists today at 719-488-4664.

Dec 16th, 2020

What Can Be Done To Help With Heel Pain?

Heel pain is one of the most common problems we see patients come in for in our office. This specific article focuses on plantar fasciitis, which is the type of heel pain where you get pain on the bottom of the heel.

Dec 10th, 2020

Ingrowing Toenails- What You Need To Know

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.

Dec 2nd, 2020

What Causes Pain Around The Big Toe Joint?

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.

Nov 27th, 2020

Why Do People Have Extra Bones In Their Feet?

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.

Nov 18th, 2020

What is Clubfoot?

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.

Oct 28th, 2020

What Causes Pain in the Ball of the Foot (Metatarsalgia)?

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.

Oct 21st, 2020

Rheumatoid Arthritis And Foot Pain

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.

Oct 15th, 2020

What is Freiberg's Infarction (Avascular Necrosis) and How Can It Cause Foot Pain?

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.

Oct 7th, 2020

What You Need to Know about Tarsal Coaltions

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.

Sep 30th, 2020

When is an Ankle Fusion a Better Idea Than an Ankle Replacement?

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.

Sep 23rd, 2020

Healthy Feet Let You Live a Healthy Life

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.

Sep 16th, 2020

What To Do If You Have Achilles Tendinitis

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.

Sep 9th, 2020

How Can Minimally Invasive Ankle Arthroscopy Be Helpful?

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.

Sep 2nd, 2020

What You Need to Know About Plantar Warts

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!

Aug 26th, 2020

What Are the Best Kinds of Shoes?

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.

Aug 19th, 2020

Midfoot Sprains, Fractures, and Pain and What Can Be Done to Help

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.

Aug 12th, 2020

Same Day and Next Day Appointments are Available for Foot and Ankle Fractures, Sprains, and Injuries

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

Aug 5th, 2020

Peroneal Subluxation Syndrome and What Can Cause Popping or Clicking Around the Ankle

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.

Jul 29th, 2020

What You Need to Know About Heel Spurs

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.

Jul 22nd, 2020

What To Do If You Chronically Sprain Your Ankle

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.

Jul 15th, 2020

What You Need to Know About Achilles Tendon Ruptures

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!

Jul 6th, 2020

What you need to know about common midfoot fractures (talus fractures and lisfranc fractures)

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.

Jul 1st, 2020

What You Need to Know About Calcaneal Fractures

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!

Jun 24th, 2020

What You Need to Know About Ankle Fractures

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.

Jun 17th, 2020

What you Need to Know about Toe and Metatarsal fractures

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.

Jun 16th, 2020

Can custom orthotics help foot pain?

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.

Jun 10th, 2020

What to do with pain on the ball of the foot

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.

May 30th, 2020

Happy Memorial Day from Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado!

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!

May 25th, 2020

How to know if any ankle replacement is the right choice for you

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.

May 18th, 2020

What's the best home care for ingrown toenails?

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.

May 11th, 2020

How should painful bumps on your feet be treated?

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.

May 8th, 2020

How to protect and support your feet and ankles with summer activities

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.

May 3rd, 2020

When can I schedule elective foot and ankle surgery?

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.

Apr 27th, 2020

How are diabetic foot wounds and non-healing surgical or traumatic wounds treated?

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.

Apr 20th, 2020

What you need to know about bone and soft tissue tumors of the foot and ankle

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.

Apr 15th, 2020

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

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

Apr 13th, 2020

Did you know at Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado we offer telemedicine appointments?

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.

Apr 6th, 2020

What is a valet appointment? We remain open to provide safe and efficient foot and ankle care!

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.

Apr 4th, 2020

Don't let heel pain slow down your exercise during social distancing and the Covid-19 pandemic!!

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.

Apr 1st, 2020

We are still open and here to help you! Thank you for trusting us with your foot and ankle care!

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.

Mar 26th, 2020

What should you do with foot and ankle pain during the coronavirus outbreak?

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

Mar 18th, 2020