Category: Foot & Ankle
Meet Benjamin Hackett, MD
Benjamin J. Hackett, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon at Bone & Joint.
He treats adults of all ages who suffer from arthritis, disc disease, bone spurs, and spinal-nerve-related problems. Dr. Hackett has a special interest in pain management and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Hackett has been treating patients at Bone & Joint since 2007. He believes it is important for patients to understand their conditions and options for treatment. Dr. Hackett works with his patients to exhaust the non-surgical treatment options before suggesting a surgical remedy.
Dr. Hackett earned his medical degree at the […]
Meet Paul T. Strobel, DPM
Paul Strobel, DPM, is a podiatrist who treats people suffering from foot and ankle conditions. He sees patients in Medford, Merrill, and Wausau, Wisconsin.
Dr. Strobel has the expertise to treat acute and chronic ankle pain, arch pain and plantar fasciitis, Achilles and tendonitis problems, bunions, calluses, fractures and ingrown toenails. He also specializes in diabetic foot care.
He knows how important it is to keep your feet healthy and strong. As a young man, Dr. Strobel visited a podiatrist for a foot condition, which led him to choose the field in college.
Dr. Strobel is a native […]
What causes heel pain?
Heel pain is a common complaint. The question is, “What’s causing it?”
Is it plantar fasciitis? A bone spur? Ill-fitting shoes? An overuse injury?
You could experience heel pain due to any of those reasons.
Planter Fasciitis
One of the most common sources of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue stretching from your heel to your toes. It supports your arch as you move. When this band becomes damaged or torn from the pressures of walking or running, it becomes irritated and inflamed, causing pain in the heel where it attaches to the […]
Bone & Joint treats bunions
The short answer is yes.
Dr. Thomas G. Staysniak and Dr. Paul T. Strobel are board-certified surgical podiatrists who treat all types of foot and ankle conditions, including bunions and ingrown toenails.
Hallux valgus, better known as a bunion, occurs when pressure pushes on the joint at the base of the big toe. When it is out of place, this joint, which bears much of your weight, becomes very painful. In some cases, bunions become so painful, that it’s impossible to wear shoes.
But before bunion pain increases to that level, there are several treatments that may […]
Why is diabetic foot care important?
When diabetic foot conditions are left untreated, it can result in a limb-threatening condition.
People who suffer from diabetes need to take extra care to protect their feet from infection.
Diabetes raises the amount of sugar in the blood. High sugar levels can damage the nerves in the feet causing a condition called peripheral neuropathy. Nerve damage combined with poor circulation can slow healing and increase the chances of infection.
A person who has damaged nerves may lose the sense of feeling in his or her feet. He may not realize an ill-fitting shoe has created a blister. […]
Meet Bone & Joint Podiatrist, Dr. Thomas Staysniak
Dr. Thomas G. Staysniak is a board-certified podiatrist who provides foot and ankle care to people of all ages. He treats acute and chronic ankle pain, arch pain, bunions, calluses, fractures, gout, heel pain, heel spurs, shin splints, tendonitis, and turf toe. Dr. Staysniak also provides diabetic foot care and treats pediatric foot and ankle disorders.
Dr. Staysniak takes a conservative approach to patient care. He explains treatment options to his patients and encourages them to be involved in their healthcare decisions.
Dr. Staysniak attended medical school at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine […]
Is your child at risk for a stress fracture?
Yes, if your child plays hard and is very active.
What are stress fractures?
Stress fractures are hairline cracks in the bone caused by forceful, repetitive movements. More than 50 percent of these micro-traumas occur in the feet, legs or hips.
Physical stress is important for your child’s muscle and skeletal growth. But when, young people practice long hours, train on hard surfaces, or rush their training program, they can overwork their muscles and connective tissues to the point of fatigue. Tired and stretched soft tissues cannot protect the bones from the repetitive impact, leading to stress fractures.
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