What are plantar warts? What are plantar warts? Contrary to childhood speculations, plantar warts have nothing to do with farmers or gardeners. The word “plantar” refers to the bottom of the foot, rather than a person who plants seeds. People pick up warts when they step on a live virus with bare feet. Plantar warts are ha… Read More
Stop bunion pain for good with Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction Is your bunion causing pain and limiting your activities? You can stop bunion pain for good with Lapiplasty®, a 3D Bunion Correction™ treatment. Imagine what it would be like to walk without pain or wear your favorite sandals again because the unsightly bump is gone. This transformatio… Read More
Meet Christian L. Tomski, PA-C Christian L. Tomski, PA-C, is a physician assistant board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He provides general orthopedic and sports medicine care. As a physician assistant, Christian provides high-quality, comprehensive care. He assists Dr. Halverson w… Read More
Why do my feet swell? There may be many reasons. First, it IS summer in Wisconsin, and that means heat, humidity, and swollen feet. Just ask Janice. It was a hot July day. Janice and her family went to the beach. She played with the kids in the lake, enjoyed a picnic lunch, and just enjoyed relaxing on the beach blanket … Read More
Help! My foot won’t heal Your feet are under the constant stress of weight, they are far from your heart, and if you wear shoes, they’re encased in a dark, moist place for many hours of the day. For most people, blisters and other foot injuries heal in a week or two. But for people who suffer from diabetes or high blood su… Read More
You have great toes! Actually, you have two of them. We’re talking about your big toes. They play an essential role in your balance, health, and movement. Henry found out that fact the hard way. As Henry walked down his steps while talking on the phone, he slipped and slid down the last two steps with his big toe folde… Read More
What are bone spurs? You’re reading your X-ray results, and you see,” Enthesophyte seen at the plantar fascia region.” Of course, you immediately boot up your computer and search the Internet to find out what an “enthesophyte” is. You find that it’s a type of bone spur. These small bony calcium growths can occur anywhe… Read More
What’s the difference between an ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability? Have you ever been walking with friends and hit a low spot? You felt your foot curl under, felt the searing pain, and just knew that you had sprained your ankle. If you’ve not had that experience, you’re one of the lucky ones. Nearly 25,000 people of all ages sprain their ankles in the USA every da… Read More
Practice good diabetic foot care at home I suffer from diabetes. How do I take care of the sore on my foot when I can’t go to the doctor? You don’t have to give up foot care to stay “Safer at Home.” Bone & Joint’s providers are here to help. Bone & Joint's podiatrists and foot and ankle specialists can see you at the office or onl… Read More
Exercise can give you a new “leash” on life Walking your dog is great exercise. Studies show that 40 percent of dog owners take the time to walk their dogs. Some do it because their pets need exercise, others use walks with their dog as a reason to get their own steps in each day. Dog walking may keep the dogs and their owners happier… Read More
