Arthritic Foot Pain

Arthritis is a disease characterized by the inflammation of the cartilage and lining of the body's joints. Inflammation causes redness, warmth, pain and swelling. There are two main types of arthritis which effect the foot, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.  Osteoarthritis of the foot primarily affects the joint at the base of the big toe. Over time, the toe may become bent and develop into a painful bunion. The joint also may become stiff, making the joint rigid and walking difficult. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a systemic disease that attacks multiple joints throughout the body. About 90% of the people with Rheumatoid Arthritis eventually develop symptoms related to the foot or ankle. Sometimes, arthritis symptoms in the foot are the first indication that you have Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Arthritic foot pain is a serious condition that can be  diagnosed and treated successfully (without surgery) by Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon David P. Rosenzweig, DPM, PC, at either his Rye Brook (Westchester County) or Greenwich, Connecticut office.

Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis on the Foot

  Painful, swollen joints
Soles of the feet may feel tender. Patients often refer to this sensation as "walking on pebbles".
  Corns, calluses and ulcers may develop under the soles of the feet
The stiffness and inflammation is worse in the morning and after periods of inactivity.

Effect of Osteoarthritis on the Foot

Stiffness and pain in a particular joint of the foot

In more advanced stages of arthritis (usually previously undiagnosed), surgical intervention with joint replacement or realignment may be necessary to treat disabling conditions such as arthritis foot pain. Joints are not supposed to hurt anywhere in the body, so if they do, Board Certified Podiatrist, David P. Rosenzweig find out what alternatives are available to alleviate arthritis foot pain.

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, the following signs may be symptomatic of arthritis:

Early morning stiffness of the foot or ankle
Swelling in one or more joints
Recurring pain or tenderness in any joint
Redness or heat in a joint of the foot
Limited movement of any joint
Skin changes, including rashes and growths on the foot or ankle

To make an appointment with David P. Rosenzweig, Board Certified in Podiatric Surgery to discuss your arthritic foot pain or to diagnosis arthritic foot pain please contact him at either his Rye Brook (Westchester County), New York or Greenwich, Connecticut office.