Dean D. Hinners, DPM

Dean D. Hinners, DPM At Dean D. Hinners DPM, our staff has the skills and diagnostic tools to take on a variety of health issues.

If you're living with diabetes and having problems with your feet, we offer complete foot care. We can also address bunions that are making it difficult for you to walk. If you have a wart that you'd like to remove, our staff is prepared to help. We pride ourselves on our quick responses, highly experienced approach to treatment, and convenient appointment openings.

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. It often affects the big toe becaus...
05/12/2026

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. It often affects the big toe because this joint is more prone to temperature changes and stress, which can encourage crystal formation. Symptoms include sudden intense pain, redness, swelling, and warmth, often...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/gout-and-sudden-big-toe-pain

Hammertoe is a foot deformity where a toe bends at the middle joint, causing it to curl downward instead of lying flat. ...
05/05/2026

Hammertoe is a foot deformity where a toe bends at the middle joint, causing it to curl downward instead of lying flat. It usually affects the second toe, and happens when the muscles and tendons in the toe are not balanced. This can cause one part of the toe to bend upward while another part bends...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/hammertoe-and-toe-joint-imbalance

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the posterior tibial nerve as it passes through a narrow space inside...
04/28/2026

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the posterior tibial nerve as it passes through a narrow space inside the ankle. This pressure can lead to tingling, burning, numbness, or shooting pain in the foot and ankle. Common causes include flat feet, swelling, injury, or underlying...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/tarsal-tunnel-syndrome-facts

Ingrown toenails are a common nail disorder in which the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, often affecti...
04/14/2026

Ingrown toenails are a common nail disorder in which the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, often affecting young people. In the early stage, inflammation may cause swelling and pain around the nail. As the condition progresses, increased inflammation can lead to more intense pain, a...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/ingrown-toenails-and-when-to-seek-care

Sever’s disease is a common cause of heel pain in growing children, especially those involved in sports or frequent acti...
04/07/2026

Sever’s disease is a common cause of heel pain in growing children, especially those involved in sports or frequent activity. It occurs when the growth plate in their heel becomes irritated from repetitive stress and pulling of the Achilles tendon. Children may complain of pain at the back or...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/when-growing-heels-become-painful

Ingrown toenail surgery is performed to relieve pain and infection caused when the edge of a toenail grows into the surr...
03/31/2026

Ingrown toenail surgery is performed to relieve pain and infection caused when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin. Ingrown toenails often leads to redness, swelling, and tenderness near the tip of the toe. Surgery may be recommended when conservative care does not provide lasting...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/ingrown-toenail-surgery

Stretching the toes plays an important role in maintaining healthy feet. The toes contain joints, muscles, and tendons t...
03/24/2026

Stretching the toes plays an important role in maintaining healthy feet. The toes contain joints, muscles, and tendons that help support balance and movement while walking or standing. When they become stiff, the toes may not move normally, which can lead to discomfort or reduced flexibility...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/the-importance-of-stretching-the-toes

Swollen feet can develop when fluid builds up in the tissues of the lower extremities. This swelling may be related to s...
03/17/2026

Swollen feet can develop when fluid builds up in the tissues of the lower extremities. This swelling may be related to several underlying health conditions including diabetes, liver damage, kidney damage, foot infection, or heart failure. These conditions can affect circulation, fluid balance, and...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/causes-of-swollen-feet

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412 W 10th Street
Metropolis, IL
62960

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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