Common Foot Conditions We Treat in Mesa, AZ

Arizona Red Mountain Footcare is a respected podiatry practice, with a huge emphasis on patient care. Dr. Hardy works one-on-one with his patients to serve their individual needs.

Clinically, you will have access to the latest technology such as digital x-rays and advanced orthotic technology while receiving tried and true time tested treatments. You’d be hard pressed to find a condition that Dr. Hardy has not encountered during his years in podiatry.

Your condition and treatment will be explained to your satisfaction. Communication is the cornerstone of a good doctor-patient relationship.

At Red Mountain Footcare, you will have access to the latest technology such as digital x-rays and advanced orthotic technology while receiving tried and true time tested treatments.

You’d be hard pressed to find a condition that Dr. Hardy has not encountered during his years in podiatry.

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Podiatry Services, Treatments, & Specialties

Heel Pain

Heel pain is a common issue that can affect anyone. It often starts as a dull, intermittent ache but can worsen over time. It is often worst in the morning or after sitting for a long time. This makes the first few steps very painful.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. Common risk factors are overuse from exercising or athletics, pressure from obesity, or standing for long periods of time.

Bunions

Bunions are often characterized by a bony bump that forms on the joint along the base of your big toe. It is a painful condition that can impact quality of life if left unchecked. A more formal term for bunions is deformity of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint.

Ingrown Nails

Ingrown toenails occur when the edge of the nail grows into the skin of the toe, resulting in pressure. This can cause discomfort, inflammation, and pain as the nail breaks through the skin. Ingrown toenails are a common but easily treatable condition.

Hammertoe

This common toe deformity results in your toe curling or bending downward instead of pointing forward. You can experience hammertoe in any of your toes, but it is most often seen in the second and/or third toes.

Foot Ulcers

Foot ulcers are open sores that form on the feet. They often happen because of health issues like diabetes, poor blood flow, or nerve damage. They are not only painful but can also cause serious problems like infections, cellulitis, or even bone infections.

Corns

Hard corns are small and appear on hard, firm skin. They often form where your skin has calluses, like on bony areas of your foot. Typical soft corns are white in color and have a rubbery texture. They often occur between your toes in sweaty and moist conditions.

Tendonitis

Your Achilles tendon is the springy band of tissue located above your heel at the back of your ankle. Injuries happen when the tendon becomes inflamed due to overuse. Though common in athletes, tendonitis can happen during everyday activities and can become chronic if left untreated.

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Fractures

Stress on the feet can cause cracks in the foot bones, thus creating stress fractures. Pain from foot fractures occur in the area closest to the impacted bone or bones, and can be constant or intermittent.

Gout

Gout, a form of arthritis, is a common, painful disorder caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. It can occur in any joint in the body, including joints in the foot.

Ankle Sprains

Anyone, regardless of activity level, can get a sprained ankle. It happens when you turn, twist or roll your ankle in an awkward way, tearing or stretching the ligaments. Although sprains are not as severe as breaks, they can still affect mobility depending on how much pain is involved.

Foot Arch Pain

The foot arch is a complex structure that manages weight distribution and movement. Foot arch pain can be both frustrating and debilitating. Identifying the underlying cause is crucial for determining the appropriate treatment.

Athlete's Foot

Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a common and contagious fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet. It is easily identified by an itchy, scaly rash. Athlete's foot should be treated quickly to prevent it from spreading to other parts of the foot, including the soles and toenails.

Nail Fungus

Fungus thrives in toes and toenails because of the area tends to be damp and warm. This common condition often begins with a small yellow or white spot at the tip of the nail. As it progresses, toenail fungus causes nail discoloration, thickening and even crumbling.

Neuropathy

Neuropathy is a complex condition characterized by damage or dysfunction of the nerves. Symptoms often involve sensory changes like numbness, tingling, or burning pain. Foot neuropathy is linked to many underlying health conditions including diabetes, infections, traumatic injuries, and more.

Calluses

A foot callus is a broad, thickened area of skin that forms in response to repeated friction or pressure. They're pale or yellowish in color and can have a rough texture. Untreated calluses can crack, leading to pain and infection that requires professional treatment.

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Heel Spur

A heel spur (sometimes called a calcaneal spur) is a bony growth on the heel bone protrudes out. People develop heel spurs after weeks or months of repeated ligament strain. Heel spurs can be managed with or without surgery.

Sesamoiditis

Sesamoiditis is a painful condition that affects the sesamoid bones in the balls of the feet. The main function of these bones is to assist foot tendons in the movement of the big toe. Sesamoiditis is more common among athletes.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

In tarsal tunnel syndrome, damage to the tibial nerve causes problems with movement and feeling in the foot of the affected leg. Also known as tibial nerve dysfunction, this is an uncommon condition of misfiring peripheral nerves in the foot.

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a serious health condition that affects the blood circulation in the legs and feet. It can cause pain, difficulty walking, and long-term damage if not properly treated.

Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetes damages blood vessels in all parts of the body, especially the feet. The legs and feet may develop slow blood flow, which causes neuropathy, or nerve damage. Some notable and dangerous complications of this common disease are foot conditions like sores, ulcers, and infections, which can lead to a loss of a toe or worse.

Sport Injuries

Sport injuries can happen suddenly or develop over time. Treatment often requires a combination of at-home care and prescribed rehabilitation exercises. Persistent pain, swelling, or difficulty bearing weight on the affected foot or ankle indicates a more serious injury requiring immediate care.

Flat Feet

Flat feet goes by many other names, including flatfoot, pronated foot, pes planus, and fallen arches. Flat feet are marked by no arch and the whole sole of your foot nearly touches or does touch the ground while you’re standing. This condition has varying degrees of physical impact.

Lower Extremity Wound Care

Treatment for legs, feet and toes affected by trauma, surgery, diabetes, venous or arterial insufficiency, pressure injuries, or infections. Proper wound care is essential to promote healing, prevent complications (like infection or amputation), and improve mobility and quality of life. Dr. Hardy at Red Mountain Foot Care is a lower extremity nerve specialist and wound care specialist.

Common Podiatry Complaints

Below are just a few of the common complaints we see in our office. If you are experiencing any of these, or are dealing with any other type of foot symptoms please contact us and we will get you back on track as quickly as possible.

Pain and redness along the side(s) of your nail
Pain in your heel(s) when you first stand up
Sudden pain and swelling of your foot
Swollen, painful sprained ankle
Shoes cause stabbing pain or numbness between your toes
There is burning, tingling, numbness in your feet
You are diabetic, take blood thinners, or have poor circulation
Foot ulcers
Children complaining of heel pain during sports
Unidentified foot growth
Cracked or discolored nails, or thickened skin
Painful calluses
Embedded glass or shards in the bottom of your foot

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