Dakota Foot and Ankle Clinic

  Haglund’s Deformity is an enlargement on the back of the heel bone.  It often occurs in women that wear pumps and is sometimes called “pump bump.” It is caused by the shape of your foot.  You are more likely to develop Haglund’s Deformity if you have a tight Achilles tendon, high arches, or walk on the outside of your foot.  It is also common in people that wear shoes with a very firm, rigid back. The most common symptom of Haglund’s Deformity is a bump on the back of the heel along with heel pain.  Blisters may also develop. If you are experiencing pain or the bump enlarges, it is best to see Dr. Brian Gale, DPM, FACFAS.  He will be able to evaluate your feet and help determine a treatment plan that is best suited to your needs.  Contact Us at 701-255-3338 today to set up an appointment.

  Purchasing new shoes for your child may seem like a nuisance, especially when they hit growth spurts and are in need of new shoes before the old ones are even worn out. Or perhaps you have one of those kids who has half the sole worn off or a part of the shoe blown out in no time. Though shoes can be pricy, the process of purchasing a shoe should not be a headache. 1. Make sure your child is along during the shopping excursion and gets his/her feet sized. Their feet grow fast and sometimes grow more than a half a size between purchasing the last pair of shoes. 2. Different brands can vary in size, so be sure that they try the shoe on prior to purchasing as one size in one brand may not be appropriate for the next. 3. Purchase age appropriate shoes. A toddler who is just beginning to walk should have a soft soled shoe vs a hard one. Their proprioception or sense of position is highly dependent on them being able to feel the ground which is much more difficult to do

  Posterior Tibial Tendinitis is a relatively common problem of the foot and ankle. This tendon is one of the most important tendons in the leg.  It is the tendon that holds the calf muscles to the bone on the inside of the foot.  Its main functions are to support the foot when walking and hold up the arch. An acute injury or over use can cause the posterior tibial tendon to tear or become inflamed.  Once this tendon has become inflamed the arch might slowly start to fall. Symptoms of posterior tibial tendinitis include: -Pain on the outside of the ankle from the heel bone shifting.  This puts pressure on the outside ankle bone. -Pain that gets worse with high-intensity or high-impact activities.  After activity like running a person can have trouble walking or standing for a long time. -Pain or swelling along the inside of the foot and ankle right along the tendon.