Wound/Ulcer Care
Wound Care Foot wounds and ulcers can lead to very severe, and often life-threatening, problems. Dr. Pierson has been highly trained on up-to-date wound care techniques and a large portion of his training was dedicated to limb preservation. We are dedicated to providing specialized [...]
Toenail Fungus
Toenail Pathology Toenail problems are one of the most common complaints seen in podiatry. Although toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is the most common cause of toenail pathology, several other things can cause toenails to have an unusual appearance. Some of the less [...]
Plantar Warts
Plantar Warts Nearly everyone will develop a wart on their feet or other part of their body at some time in their life. Plantar (foot) warts are non-cancerous skin lesions that are caused by a viral infection from a strain of the Human Papilloma [...]
Neuropathy
Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy and other disorders of the nerves in the feet can be very painful and difficult to manage. Neuropathy can present itself in many different forms. Some patients may feel burning or numbness, while others may experience shooting pains or complete lack [...]
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown Toenails When the edges of your nail plate grow in to the nail fold of your toes, the result can be severe pain, which can often lead to infection. If left untreated, ingrown toenails can become a severe problem, and in some cases, [...]
Heel Pain / Plantar Fasciitis
Heel Pain Severe heel pain can make performing your daily tasks extremely difficult. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and can seriously slow you down if not quickly treated. It is caused by the irritation and inflammation of a band [...]
Hammertoes
Hammertoes Hammertoes, Claw toes, and Mallet toes are all problems that refer to a your toe contracting in an abnormal way. Hammertoes and other related problems can be caused by genetics (inherited from your parents) as well as the activities you do, the things [...]
Foreign Body Treatment
Foreign Body Removal & Treatment Image obtained under Creative Commons license via Flickr. All rights reserved by Dan Zen. https://www.flickr.com/photos/16077535@N00/4822495344/ If you stepped on something or have an object stuck in your foot, it is essential that you have it treated and removed [...]
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetic Foot Care If you or your family members have been diagnosed with diabetes, your blood sugar levels are too high. Elevated blood glucose can cause damage to many different organs in your body, including your nerves and blood vessels. Nerve damage can cause [...]
Dermatitis & Skin Disorders
Dermatitis & Other Skin Disorders Skin is the largest organ in our body, and can be affected by many different conditions and diseases. Due to the fact that the surfaces of our foot take a lot of abuse in [...]
Custom Orthotics
Custom Functional Orthotics Podiatrists and many other physicians may recommend custom orthotics to help alleviate your foot pain and accommodate or correct a foot problem. Unlike the insert that comes with your shoe or that you'd find over-the-counter, custom orthotics are made specifically for [...]
Corns & Calluses
Corns & Calluses Corns and calluses can be painful and disrupt our lives, especially if we want to be active or if we spend a lot of time on our feet. They are usually the result of repetitive friction or areas of high pressure [...]
Bunions
Bunions Bunions, also known as Hallux Valgus, are a deformity of your foot that can often be painful with activity or when wearing certain shoes. Bunions often run in families meaning that some people are genetically predisposed to developing a bunion at some point [...]
Broken Bones / Fractures
Broken Bones (Fractures) If you suspect that you broke a bone in your foot, let us help you get back to normal by visiting our Bessemer, Alabama clinic. If left to heal improperly, a fracture in your foot can lead to severe disability and [...]
Bone Spurs of the Foot
Bone Spurs Bone spurs are a very common problem in the foot. Bone spurs are small, or occasionally large, projections of bone that extend from the edges of bones. Bones spurs can happen in any location of the foot and are not always [...]
Athlete’s Foot Infections
Athlete's Foot Athlete's foot infections, also know as Tinea Pedis, is caused by a fungus that attacks the skin of the feet. Although it is commonly referred to as "athlete's foot," this infection is not unique to people who participate in sports. It can [...]
Arthritis
Arthritis Arthritis is a joint disorder that can cause stiffness, pain and dysfunction in your feet due to inflammation of the joint and surrounding tissues. It is one of the most common complaints that podiatrists treat but is one of the most misunderstood [...]