Foot & Ankle Conditions We Treat in Houston, TX
Foot and ankle pain can come from many sources, including inflamed tissue, pinched nerves, joint deformities, infections, and injuries. At Kenrick J. Dennis, DPM, our goal is to find the true cause of your symptoms and treat it with the most effective, least invasive approach possible. Dr. Ken Dennis has diagnosed and treated foot and ankle conditions for Houston patients of all ages for more than 40 years.
Select a condition below to learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment options at our Memorial City office.
Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis
Inflammation of the plantar fascia is the most common cause of heel pain, especially with the first steps of the morning. Learn about heel pain and plantar fasciitis treatment.
Morton’s Neuroma
A pinched nerve in the ball of the foot that causes burning, tingling, and numbness between the toes. Learn about Morton’s neuroma.
Plantar Warts
Viral growths on the bottom of the foot that can become painful and spread without treatment. Learn about plantar wart removal.
Ingrown Toenails
Nail edges that grow into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and infection. Learn about ingrown toenail treatment.
Bunions
A bony bump at the base of the big toe that can make shoes painful and worsen over time. Learn about bunion treatment.
Hammertoes & Corns
Abnormal bending of the smaller toes that leads to painful corns, calluses, and shoe pressure. Learn about hammertoe and corn treatment.
Toenail Fungus
A fungal infection that causes thick, brittle, and discolored nails. Learn about toenail fungus treatment.
Gout
Sudden, intense joint pain and swelling, most often in the big toe, caused by uric acid crystals. Learn about gout treatment.
Painful Neuropathy & Nerve Damage
Nerve damage that causes numbness, burning, and tingling in the feet, commonly linked to diabetes. Learn about neuropathy treatment.
Ankle Sprains
Stretched or torn ankle ligaments from rolling the ankle during sports or everyday activities. Learn about ankle sprain treatment.
Ankle Pain
Pain from sprains, chronic instability, tendonitis, arthritis, or nerve compression. Learn about ankle pain treatment.
Running Injuries
Overuse injuries such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and stress fractures. Learn about running injury treatment.
Sports Injuries of the Foot
Turf toe, fractures, tendon injuries, and sprains from athletic activity. Learn about sports injury treatment.
Acute Injuries
Sudden injuries such as broken toes, fractures, crush injuries, and puncture wounds. Learn about acute injury care.
Pediatric Injuries & Overuse
Sever’s disease, growth plate injuries, and overuse conditions in young athletes. Learn about pediatric foot care.
Top of Foot Pain
Pain from extensor tendonitis, stress fractures, midfoot arthritis, and ganglion cysts. Learn about top of foot pain.
Toe Pain
Pain from joint deformities, nail problems, arthritis, gout, and toe injuries. Learn about toe pain treatment.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Many of these conditions respond well to conservative treatment, including stretching, padding, footwear changes, medication, injections, custom foot orthotics, nail and callus care, and in-office procedures. Patients with diabetes benefit from our diabetic foot care. When surgery is needed, Dr. Dennis operates at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital and Cy-Fair Surgery Center. Explore our full range of podiatry services, check our accepted insurance, or call (713) 465-8833 to schedule an evaluation.
Foot & Ankle Conditions FAQs
What is the most common cause of heel pain?
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It typically causes sharp pain under the heel with the first steps in the morning or after rest.
When should I see a podiatrist for foot pain?
See a podiatrist if foot or ankle pain lasts more than a few days, worsens, limits your activity, or comes with swelling, numbness, redness, or signs of infection.
Do most foot conditions require surgery?
No. Most foot and ankle conditions improve with conservative care such as stretching, orthotics, padding, medication, and injections. Surgery is reserved for cases that don’t respond.
Can a podiatrist diagnose my condition in one visit?
In many cases, yes. Dr. Dennis can often diagnose your condition with a physical exam and in-office X-rays, and he can order an MRI when more detail is needed.
Do you treat foot conditions in children?
Yes. We treat children and teens for plantar warts, ingrown toenails, heel pain, and sports-related injuries.
Why is foot care important for people with diabetes?
Diabetes can cause nerve damage and poor circulation, so small injuries may go unnoticed and become serious. Regular podiatry exams help prevent ulcers and infections.
Is treatment for foot conditions covered by insurance?
Most medically necessary treatment is covered by insurance and Medicare. Call (713) 465-8833 to verify your benefits.