Many foot problems have an inflammatory component. But surprisingly some foot problems have a degenerative aspect also. For example Achilles problems often involve degenerative changes within the tendon itself. The tendon can also have thickening (Achilles tendinosis). Over time this degenerative process changes and calcification of portions of the Achilles tendon can occur. For example near the insertion site of the Achilles tendon at the heel bone or calcaneus.  

This is different than a heel spur on the bottom of the foot. This is very common and often happens on both the right side and left side. Sometimes these degenerative changes are quite extensive and the long-term calcification can actually convert to bone-like spurs that need to be surgically removed (Achilles tendon surgery).  

If you have Achilles problems or enlargement on the back of your heel and would like to have evaluation, please contact our office at 425-391-8666 or make an appointment online. Our Issaquah Podiatrists would love to see you!

Many foot problems have both mechanical and inflammatory components. The treatment plan should address both of these components. For example plantar fasciitis has a mechanical (biomechanical) component that includes the weight-bearing function of the heel and the foot.  

Therefore addressing the biomechanics with prescription orthotics, wearing supportive shoes, and athletic taping will help this. Another mechanical component involves adjacent soft tissue structures such as the attachment of the calf muscle and Achilles on the heel. The constant pull of the calf and Achilles has to be addressed. That is why a night splint can help along with a runner's stretch our also essential parts of the treatment.

If you have heel pain or plantar fasciitis-like symptoms and you would like to have evaluation, please contact our office at 425-391-8666 or make an appointment online. Our Issaquah Podiatrists would be happy to see you.

When considering bunion surgery it’s important to have the bunion evaluated by a foot and ankle physician who performs a significant amount of these procedures. At Issaquah Foot and Ankle Specialists we perform bunion surgeries every single Monday and have performed thousands of procedures. We perform primary and revisional bunion surgeries weekly and have great success rates. There are many different types of bunion surgeries that can be performed from open to minimally invasive. We will help patients decide which is appropriate at this stage of their bunion.

Some patients we see we recommend no bunion procedure should be done at this point. However others are candidates for corrective bunionectomies at this stage. The great thing about our clinic is we have an on-site surgery center which is a huge cost and time savings. IV sedation is performed and a nerve block which eliminates any sort of pain during the operative procedure. If you have a bunion and are considering having surgery or would like to review some other conservative measures make an appointment with our Issaquah Podiatrists today or give us a call at 425-391-8666.