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Dr. Bruce Zappan | Aug 31, 2017

When Bunions Need Surgery

Bunions are bumps that form—usually on the big toe—as it bends and points towards the other toes. Often thought to be hereditary, this condition can become painful and debilitating over time if...

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Dr. Bruce Zappan | Aug 24, 2017

Stiff Big Toe—Hallux Rigidus

A degenerative arthritic condition called hallux rigidus—or stiff big toe—can cause the large toe joint to become painfully inflamed and stiff causing considerable pain, discomfort, and difficulty with simple standing in one...

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Dr. Bruce Zappan | Aug 19, 2017

Stubbed Toe Complications

Stubbing your toe can be a real pain, especially if the injury is more serious than it first appears. A stubbed toe hurts intensely at the moment of ...

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Dr. Bruce Zappan | Aug 03, 2017

Hidden Plantar Warts

Plantar warts grow on the bottom of the foot and tend to appear in the two areas that are under the most pressure—the heel and ball of the foot. ...

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Dr. Bruce Zappan | Aug 03, 2017

Haglund’s Deformity—The Pump Bump

Pump bump, as it is sometimes called, is a painful, bony protrusion that forms on the back of the heel especially in people who wear shoes with more ...

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Dr. Bruce Zappan | Aug 03, 2017

Oh No! A Hammertoe!

Hammertoe is an abnormality that can cause the joints of your middle toes to bend in the shape of a hammer. The big toe is not susceptible. The condition is caused...

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Dr. Bruce Zappan | Aug 03, 2017

Look Out for Foot Cancer

While skin cancer most often is associated with sun exposure, it can still affect parts of your body that don’t normally get a lot of sun, such as your feet. Be sure...

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