Category: Foot & Ankle

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. Th...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 mus...