Dr. Gary Feldman, Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Dr. Gary Feldman, Foot & Ankle Surgeon Dr. Gary Feldman, DPM, FACFAS - Foot & Ankle Surgeon at The Orthopaedic Center

Ankle Pain When Walking: Causes and What You Can Do.
04/03/2026

Ankle Pain When Walking: Causes and What You Can Do.

Most ankle pain can be managed with rest, modifying activities, supportive footwear, over-the-counter pain medication, and other conservative measures. However, some causes may require further treatment.

What Causes Pain in the Ball of Your Foot and What Helps?
03/30/2026

What Causes Pain in the Ball of Your Foot and What Helps?

Metatarsalgia refers to pain in the ball of your foot, the area of the forefoot just below the top of the metatarsal bones in your big toe. Most people feel this sharp pain in the space between their big toe and the arch of the foot.

Gout in the Ankle: Pain Relief, Symptoms, and Prevention.
03/20/2026

Gout in the Ankle: Pain Relief, Symptoms, and Prevention.

Pain relief for gout in the ankle involves medications and home care with rest, elevation, and ice. Early treatment helps relieve symptoms like intense pain, redness, and swelling.

Foot Problems: Causes of Growths, Pain, and New Symptoms.
03/13/2026

Foot Problems: Causes of Growths, Pain, and New Symptoms.

Foot problems run the gamut from blisters caused by wearing the wrong shoes to nonhealing foot ulcers caused by diabetes. Some foot problems are triggered by overuse and standing all day on the job, whereas others are linked to fungal or viral infections that cause unwanted growths.

Lesser-known remedy for ankle arthritis.
03/09/2026

Lesser-known remedy for ankle arthritis.

When pain becomes persistent and mobility becomes limited, an ankle fusion will address the pain. But some patients are candidates for an ankle replacement, which comes with added benefits.

How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis With a Frozen Water Bottle.
03/02/2026

How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis With a Frozen Water Bottle.

An ice bottle massage, using a frozen water bottle for plantar fasciitis pain, can be done at home. Plantar fasciitis develops when the tough band of tissue on the bottom of your foot, called the plantar fascia, becomes inflamed.

What Is Abductor Hallucis Pain and What Causes It?
02/23/2026

What Is Abductor Hallucis Pain and What Causes It?

The abductor hallucis muscle is located on the inner border of the foot. This muscle bends the big toe and moves it out to the side. More importantly, it supports the medial longitudinal arch, located on the inside border of the foot. The abductor hallucis is a common area for people to experience f...

What`s Causing Your Swollen Big Toe?
02/16/2026

What`s Causing Your Swollen Big Toe?

A swollen big toe, or hallux edema, often results from conditions like gout, bunions, or arthritis, leading to discomfort and impaired movement. Understanding the underlying cause through symptoms and proper diagnosis is key to finding the right treatment and regaining your mobility.

What Causes Heel Pain?
02/09/2026

What Causes Heel Pain?

The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, but Achilles tendonitis, Sever disease, and bursitis are also frequent reasons for heel discomfort. Infections and other minor or severe injuries and disorders can cause throbbing, stabbing, burning, or aching pain in the heel.

Achilles tendon repair may improve pain, function at 6 months.
02/05/2026

Achilles tendon repair may improve pain, function at 6 months.

Patients who underwent Achilles tendon repair were pain free, had good functional outcomes and experienced meaningful improvement at 6 months postoperatively, according to results.

Tendonitis of the Ankle and Foot.
02/02/2026

Tendonitis of the Ankle and Foot.

Foot or ankle tendonitis is a common cause of foot or ankle pain. The muscles of your leg, foot, and ankle are attached to the bone by tendons, which are strong, cord-like tissues.

Foot/Ankle Injury During Football Career Linked to Foot/Ankle OA.
01/29/2026

Foot/Ankle Injury During Football Career Linked to Foot/Ankle OA.

For retired U.K. male footballers, a foot/ankle injury during a football career is associated with an increased risk for foot/ankle osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online Oct. 22 in Rheumatology.

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