There are many causes of children’s foot pain. One common cause of children’s heel pain is calcaneal apophysitis, which is inflammation caused by motion to the growth plate in the heel.  These growing pains are most often treated with heel cups provided in Dr. Hoy’s office. Children’s Feet Overuse from Chicago Health SMB Brands on … Read more

Crutches are needed for non-weightbearing, such as for an unstable fracture or surgery, to maximize healing in the best position possible.  Alternative to crutches include knee scooter, knee crutch or wheelchair, which Dr. Hoy’s office can help patients to order if needed.

For many people with tailor’s bunions, surgery is an appropriate option when conservative treatment methods have failed to provided adequate pain relief. Tailor’s bunion surgery—generally referred to as a tailor’s bunionectomy—is designed to remove the “bump” of the bone, correct the changes in the bony structure of the foot, and correct soft tissue changes that … Read more

In some cases, surgery is needed to repair a rupture in the Achilles tendon and any related soft-tissue injuries that may have also occurred. The goal of surgery is to help restore length and function of the Achilles tendon. A variety of surgical techniques are available to repair the rupture. In selecting the procedure, Dr. … Read more

For some people with a hammertoe, surgery is an appropriate option when non-surgical options have failed to provide adequate relief of pain. In many of these patients, the deformity has progressed to the point where it has become more rigid and painful, and may have even led to open sores. Surgery reduces the contracture (bending) … Read more

Hallux rigidus, which is actually a form of degenerative arthritis in the big toe (first metatarsal phalangeal joint), sometimes progresses to the point where surgery is the only way to eliminate or reduce the pain associated with this condition. The goal of hallux rigidus surgery is to reduce pain, improve function and decrease deformity to … Read more

In some cases, surgery is needed to repair a fracture and any related soft-tissue injuries that may have also occurred. Surgery serves the dual purpose of realigning the broken bone and restoring stability to that bone. Different types of surgical approaches are available to repair foot and ankle fractures. In selecting the procedure, Dr. Hoy … Read more

For many people with bunions, surgery is an appropriate option when non-surgical treatments have failed to provide adequate pain relief. Bunion surgery—generally referred to as a bunionectomy—is designed to remove the “bump” of the bone, correct the changes in the bony structure of the foot, and correct soft tissue changes that may also have occurred. … Read more

Dr. Hoy may find that surgery as the best treatment for your foot or ankle condition. Surgery becomes an option when conservative (non-surgical) methods have not adequately provided relief of pain, improvement of function or correction of a deformity. Surgery may also be undertaken as a preventive measure to keep some conditions from worsening. Weighing … Read more

Hammertoes are bent toes or contracted toes.  This is a very common condition treated in the office.  Hammertoes can cause pain in shoes as well as create painful corns and calluses.  Treatment for hammertoes includes wearing deep toebox shoes.  A simple surgery can straighten and/or derotate a painful hammertoe. Hammertoes from Chicago Health SMB Brands … Read more