Services
Comprehensive Podiatric Care Services
Hummel Foot and Ankle LLC offers a wide array of conservative podiatric treatments to address your concerns at our Mechanicsburg office! Our team at Hummel Foot and Ankle strives to provide the best solution to relieve pain, increase functionality, and improve quality of life for each patient, individually!
Arch Disorders
Having a flat or high-arched foot can not only be painful but can also cause other problems within the foot itself. Based on your foot type, either of these issues can result in painful calluses or pressure points, deformities such as arthritis or hammertoes, and difficulties wearing shoes. Many times the symptoms of these disorders can be offset with the use of orthotics or modifications in shoe gear.
Arthritis
Our feet carry a lot of stress during our lifetime. Simple movements such as walking and standing can lead to a decrease in flexibility and elasticity over time. When we begin to lose elasticity, the area that absorbs shock begins to wither as well. If you are dealing with arthritis, the pain of simple motions maybe present. Arthritic foot care can help slow and decrease the distortion and inflammation of your joints. Our podiatrists will examine your unique case and find a treatment that leads to comfort.
Bunions
A bunion occurs when the bones at the 1st metatarsal-phalangeal joint, the joint that connects your toe to the rest of the foot, becomes inappropriately angulated, resulting in a painful, swollen bump.
What Causes Bunions?
- Genetics
- Tight or inappropriate shoes
- Arthritic changes
- History of trauma
- Inappropriate foot biomechanics
Diabetic Foot Care
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) 30.3 million people have diabetes in the United States. If you are facing diabetes, it is important to follow up regularly with the podiatrist. Nerves and blood vessels can become damaged, resulting in foot problems. Prevention of issues such as sores or ulcerations is vital for the diabetic population. In addition to regular visits with the podiatrist, daily feet inspections should be performed and any new changes should be reported to the podiatrist right away.
Foot Trauma & Fractures
If you are experiencing a foot injury, our podiatrists focus on a quick and healthy recovery. Sometimes it is hard to realize the little things, but we do use our feet every day. A simple pinky toe fracture can lead to pain and become an obstacle in your daily routine. With our available technology we will be able to fully examine the injured area to develop a recovery plan. We want to help you back to where you were.
Ankle Sprains
When ankle sprains develop, it is very important to receive immediate care no matter how severe. A sprain occurs when your ligaments are pulled too far, which can lead to swelling and/or discoloration. Sprains can affect anyone and everyone with one simple misstep. With that said, if you have had a previous ankle injury, sprains are more prominent and specific precautions will need to take place. If an ankle sprain goes untreated and you continue to put pressure on it, enhanced trauma will occur.
Foot Orthotics
Our feet take the brunt of wear and tear of daily life. We offer prefabricated and custom foot orthotics, casted directly in our clinic, for all ages. Orthotics are devices that you slip into your shoes that help to keep your foot in an optimal position while standing or walking.
Hammertoes
Hammertoes occur when the toes to stray away from their normal position. Hammertoes may be a result of genetics, incorrect shoe gear, bone structure, trauma or tendon imbalance. Your toes may overlap or stick out, and may cause pain while wearing shoes. Dr. Hummel will help you find the best solution to address your hammertoe deformities.
Heel Pain
Heel pain can be a debilitating problem, resulting in missed work, reduced physical activity, and inability to go about your daily life. Although plantar fasciitis is commonly associated with plantar fasciitis, there could be another reason for your heel pain including a nerve entrapment, a small fracture, or another issue. Make an appointment today for a comprehensive evaluation and to find the root of your heel pain!
Infections & Ulcerations
Infections of the foot can range from mild to severe. Many times a severe infection is a result from an untreated ulceration, which is seen most often seen in those with poor circulation or peripheral neuropathy. Diabetic foot infections are the number one reason for non-traumatic amputations in the United States. When an infection is present in an ulcer, you may notice new drainage, odor, visible bone (osteomyelitis), or changes in wound color. Dr. Hummel will examine the infected area to determine the next steps in your treatment plan. There are many tests and treatment options that will help determine the best solution for you.
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are a common podiatric problem, particularly in pediatric patients, those with incurvated toenails, and in situations where toenails are improperly cut. Ingrown toenails can become painful and result in a localized infection. The best treatment for an ingrown toenail is to remove the offending area of nail, which is best performed by a podiatrist.
What Causes Ingrown Toenails?
- Improper trimming of the nails
- Trimming the nails too short
- Genetics/dystrophic toenails
- Trauma
- Tight shoes
- Pincer/incurvated toenails
Neuromas
A neuroma is when the nerve tissue thickens. This can be caused by compression and/or nerve irritation. If the nerves continue to thicken then a growth may form and lead to nerve damage. The most common type of neuromas are Morton’s neuromas, which effect the third and fourth toes. If you are experiencing tingling, burning, numbness, or a growth formation, please give us a call and our podiatrists will find a solution that takes away the pain and discomfort.
Plantar Fasciitis
If you have heel pain, then plantar fasciitis may be the reason. Plantar fasciitis is when your plantar fascia (the tissue connecting you heel bone to your toes) is irritated or inflamed. If you are between 40 – 60 years of age and have primarily worked on your feet all day, then you are at a higher risk of developing plantar fasciitis. The most common symptoms is pain with the first steps in the morning or after sitting/lying down.
Sports Injuries
The foot and ankle are commonly injured while participating in sporting events, marathons, doing yardwork, etc. It is our focus to ensure that you are taking the precautions that help your feet and ankles remain strong, flexible and happy. If you have a sports injury, our podiatrists will work one on one with you to develop a recovery and post treatment plan that can help you get back in the game!
HOME CARE
Dr. Hummel provides home care services to those who meet one or more of the following criteria
- Permanently homebound/bedbound
- Hospice/palliative care
- Post-rehab/post-surgical (temporarily homebound)
- Severe ambulatory restrictions that significantly hinder ability to travel
- Debilitating disease or illness that significantly hinders ability to travel
Please call our office at 717-691-8128 for more information or to inquire about this service
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MECHANICSBURG PODIATRIC OFFICE
161 Old Schoolhouse Lane
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Office space is shared with Dr. Jeffrey Marks, DPM
