Metatarsalgia – forefoot pain – loss of fat pad
Forefoot pain Do you suffer with pain under the ball of your foot? This is referred to as metatarsalgia and can have several causes. One major cause is the loss…
Fungal nail treatment by laser
Unfortunately fungal nail infections are very common and hard to eradicate. This nail infection is known as Onychomycosis. There are numerous pharmacy products and medications that claim to help, however…
Heel pain and Shock Wave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy also known as ESWT is a noninvasive option for pain relief from heel pain that is particularly associated with plantar fasciitis. Originally developed to dissolve kidney stones, this procedure…
PRP for foot pain
There are many painful conditions of the foot and lower leg that can be helped by Platelet Rich Plasma injection (PRP). Tendinitis, ankle arthritis, arthritis of foot joints, ligaments, cartilage…
Are Your Child’s Shoes Causing Them Pain?
Is foot or leg pain getting in the way of your child’s activities? Children can suffer growing pain that commonly affects the foot and knee, so why not have your…
Toe Pain? Foot Pain?
Dont allow pain to hold you back! Painful toes and feet can limit your activities and get you down. I see many people stuck in a vicious cycle where body…
Men’s Health Week – Mens Foot Problems
Men’s Health Week – Are Your Feet Holding You Back? There is evidence that suffering from day-to-day foot pain can affect our ability to walk, exercise and impact on our…
I have relocated to Subiaco
After 16 years of practicing in Claremont I have made to move to a modern facility at Subiaco. The new facility has an attached day surgery, and one of the…
Big toe pain, hallux limitus, hallux rigidus
Do you suffer pain at your big toe? Big toe pain is one of the most common problems I see and can be due to many conditions. If your toe…
Claw toes or crooked toes
Have you ever considered treatment for this condition? There is a possibility that a simple permanent surgical solution exists. Dr Burke Hugo can provide you with various options and perform…