Mercer-Ocean Podiatry, PC

Do you feel a sharp pain in your foot when you stand on tiptoe? Chances are you have metatarsalgia, or in other words, the ball of your foot has become inflamed. Although this is not a serious condition, it can definitely make it difficult to complete day to day activities. We at Mercer-Ocean Podiatry, PC provide treatment for an array of ailments, including metatarsalgia. Your New Jersey podiatrist wants to make sure your problem is treated quickly and efficiently so that you can go back to doing the things you need to do, pain-free!   Symptoms of metatarsalgia include a sharp, aching, or burning pain in your foot, numbness or tingling in your toes, a feeling that there’s a pebble in your shoe, and pain that worsens over time. If pain lasts longer than a few days, it’s recommended that you see your podiatrist at Mercer-Ocean Podiatry, PC to make sure that there isn’t something more serious going on.    Some causes of metatarsalgia include: - Certain foot shapes - Stress fractures - I...

If you have a shooting pain up your calf that you just can’t shake, you might have Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. This condition is especially painful because it affects the tibial nerve, which branches from the sciatic nerve. We at Mercer-Ocean Podiatry, PC are committed to helping you manage your pain, as well as correct the issue and prevent it from occurring again. Your New Jersey podiatrist can walk you through a treatment plan designed uniquely for you! There are different types of pain associated with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Pain ranges from sharp, shooting, pins and needles, to an ‘electric shock’ or burning sensation. The pain is felt along your calf, but it is not uncommon to also feel pain in the sole of your foot or inside your ankle. Symptoms also depend on the individual. Some people experience gradual pain while others have felt pain very suddenly. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome pain worsens with physical activity, but depending on the severity, an individual can experience pain while ...

If you suffer from a peripheral nervous problem, you are at heightened risk for charcot foot atrophy. This term is used to describe the inversion of the arch of the foot and other deformities that occur when foot bones have reduced blood supply. Although we at Mercer-Ocean Podiatry can help patients to manage it, the ideal is to prevent it. Diabetes damages both blood vessels and nerves. When the foot bones are starved for blood, they become brittle, and when a person cannot feel their feet, they may not be aware of stress fractures or other injuries. Because they don’t feel injured, they may go without treatment, causing the bones to heal in a deformed manner or to continue collapsing. The inverse arch shape that characterizes advanced charcot atrophy develops over a long period. Early-stage Charcot foot may not be detectible on x-rays, but heat and redness in the foot are warning signs of a bone infection. Patients are advised to keep their weight off a broken foot and are commonly p...