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Associates in Podiatry
3000 Brownsville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15227

412-881-5580

Suite 575, 650 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

412-471-2124


Podiatrist
3000 Brownsville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15227

The podiatrists at Associates in Podiatry treat foot and ankle problems such as heel pain, diabetic foot care, bunions and shockwave therapy in Pittsburgh, PA.


Podiatry Factoid

Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in America. It limits everyday dressing, climbing stairs, getting in and out of bed or walking - for about 7 million Americans.
Hammertoes

Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery. People with hammertoe may have corns or calluses on the top of the middle joint of the toe or on the tip of the toe. They may also feel pain in their toes or feet and have difficulty finding comfortable shoes.

Causes of hammertoe include improperly fitting shoes and muscle imbalance.

Treatment for the condition typically involves shoes with soft, roomy toe boxes and toe exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles. Commercially available straps, cushions or non-medicated corn pads may also relieve symptoms.