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1591 Cranston St Cranston, RI 02920(401) 946-9933
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Foot Conditions

Common Conditions of the Foot and Ankle

There are a number of foot and ankle ailments that can affect any one individual.  Most can be treated with conservative measures, some, however, would benefit from surgical management.

Drs. Volp and Granoff-Schor are well versed in all foot conditions, please contact us and we will have you feeling better today.

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Hammertoe

A contracture or bending of the toe at one or both of its joints caused from an abnormal muscle balance.  Treatments include padding, tapping and/or surgical management.  Here is a link to the type of surgical implants for hammertoes that we use.

Bunion

An enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe that forms when the bone or tissue moves out of place.  This causes swelling and a painful bump on the foot.  Treatments include padding, medication, injections, orthotics and/or surgical management.

Heel Pain

A common ailment of the foot, often occurring after long periods of standing or the first step in the morning. This can be accompanied by a heel spur. Treatments include stretching, orthotics, medication, injections and occasionally surgical management.

Ankle Sprain

Rolling or twisting of the foot and ankle can lead to an ankle sprain. Ligaments, tendons or even bones can be stretched, torn or broken. Treatment for an ankle sprain can include medication, tapping, bracing and immobilization.

Broken bone

There are 26 bones in the foot and breaking one of them can be very painful and debilitating. Treatment typically includes immobilization which can entail a walking cast or a non-weight bearing cast. X-rays are needed to confirm a break in a bone.

Gout

Gout is a very painful inflammatory condition of a joint. It can occur for several reasons, but the most common is due to increase intake of protein-laden foods. Treatments typically include medication or injections.

Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetes affects 26 million people in the USA and nearly 7 million people do not realize they have the disease. Diabetes can negatively affect the nerves and arteries in the body which can lead to slow healing ulcerations and open wounds. Diabetic foot exams are an important part of diabetes health management. 

Tendonitis

Tendonitis is a repetitive injury to the numerous tendons of the body. This is a very common injury to the foot and ankle. The large tendons of the foot and ankle like the Achilles, Posterior and Anterior Tibial tendons are often affected. Treatments include medication, immobilization and occasionally injections.

Ingrown nail

Ingrown nails, the most common nail impairment, are nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the soft tissue of nail grooves, often leading to irritation, redness, and swelling. Treatments include removing the offending corner or side of the nail.

Patient Education

Patient Education Menu
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
  • Accessory Navicular Syndrome
  • Common Disorders of the Achilles Tendon
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Diabetic Complications and Amputation Prevention
  • Ankle Arthritis
  • Ankle Fractures
  • Chronic Ankle Instability
  • Ankle Pain
  • Ankle Sprain
  • Arch Pain
  • Arch Supports
  • Athlete's Foot
  • Baseball Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
  • Basketball Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
  • Soft Tissue Biopsy
  • Black Toenails
  • Bone Healing
  • Bone Infection
  • Bone Tumors in the Foot
  • Brachymetararsia
  • Bunions (Hallux Abducto Valgus)
  • Bursitis
  • Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever's Disease)
  • Fractures of the Calcaneus (Heel Bone Fractures)
  • Calf Pain
  • Callus
  • Capsulitis of the Second Toe
  • Cavus Foot (High-Arched Foot)
  • Charcot Foot
  • Clubfoot
  • Cold Feet
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Corns
  • Cracked Heels
  • Crutch Use
  • Custom Orthotic Devices
  • Cyst-Ganglion
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Dermatitis
  • Diabetic Complications and Amputation Prevention
  • Diabetic Foot Care Guidelines
  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Diabetic Shoes
  • Drop Foot
  • Dry Heels
  • DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)
  • Eczema of the Foot
  • Equinus
  • Extra Bones
  • Fallen Arches
  • Field Hockey Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
  • Fifth Metatarsal Fracture
  • Flatfoot-Adult Acquired
  • Flatfoot-Flexible
  • Flatfoot-Pediatric
  • Flexible Flatfoot
  • Foot Arthritis
  • Foot Bumps
  • Foot Drop
  • Foot Fracture
  • Foot Lumps
  • Foot Odor
  • Foot Rash
  • Football Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
  • Fracture-Ankle
  • Fracture-Foot
  • Fractures of the Calcaneus (Heel Bone Fractures)
  • Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal
  • Fracture-Toe
  • Frostbite
  • Fungal Nails
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Gangrene
  • Golf Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
  • Gout
  • Haglund's Deformity
  • Hallux Rigidus
  • Hammertoes
  • Heel Bone Fractures
  • Heel Cracks
  • Heel Fissures
  • Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
  • High-Arched Foot
  • Inflammation: Actue
  • Ingrown Toenails
  • Instructions for Using Crutches
  • Intermetatarsal Neuroma
  • Intoeing
  • Joint Pain in the Foot
  • Joint Swelling in the Foot
  • Jones Fracture
  • Lacrosse Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
  • Lisfranc Injuries
  • Lumps
  • Malignant Melanoma of the Foot
  • MRSA Infection of the Foot
  • Orthotics
  • Os Trigonum Syndrome
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoarthritis of the Foot and Ankle
  • Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection)
  • Osteopenia
  • P.A.D. (Peripheral Arterial Disease)
  • Pediatric Flatfoot
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.)
  • Peripheral Neuropathy: Diabetic
  • Peroneal Tendon Injuries
  • Pigeon-toes
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Plantar Fibroma
  • Plantar Wart (Verruca Plantaris)
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
  • Pump Bump (Hallux Rigidus)
  • Puncture Wounds
  • Rash
  • Raynauds Phenomenon
  • Restless Legs
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Foot and Ankle
  • R.I.C.E Protocol
  • Rugby Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
  • Running and Track Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
  • Running Injuries
  • Sesamoid Injuries in the Foot
  • Shin Splints
  • Shoe Inserts
  • Skin Cancer of the Foot and Ankle
  • Smelly Feet
  • Soccer Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
  • Soft Tissue Biopsy
  • Softball Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
  • Sports Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
  • Staph Infections of the Foot
  • Stress Fracture in the Foot
  • Sweaty Feet
  • Swollen Ankles
  • Swollen Feet
  • Synovitis
  • Tailor's Bunion
  • Talar Dome Lesion
  • Tarsal Coalition
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tennis Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
  • Thick Toenails
  • Tingly Feet
  • Tired Feet
  • Toe and Metatarsal Fractures (Broken Toes)
  • Toe Walking
  • Turf Toe
  • Ulcers/Wounds
  • Varicose Veins
  • Volleyball Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
  • Warts
  • Weak Ankles
  • Webbed Toes
  • White Toenails
  • Wounds/Ulcers
  • Wounds-Puncture
  • Yellow Toenails

Our Location

1591 Cranston St
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-9933

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Monday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
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