Conditions

Common Foot & Ankle Disorders

Dr.Hassid DPM is an expert podiatrist in Los Angeles who specializes in foot and ankle treatments using Non-Invasive & Advanced treatments
We’re driven to get our patients back to their normal activities with the highest level of function, in the least amount of time, using the least invasive treatments possible. There are no “one-size fits all” treatments, we treat each patient individually because each foot and ankle is truly different. Evaluating your physical condition is part of a treatment plan, but so is your lifestyle and the physical challenges your professional and personal life will present while healing. This is what true patient care is all about.

Adult Flatfoot

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is one of several terms to describe a painful, progressive flatfoot deformity in adults.

Bunnionette

A tailor’s bunion is a common condition of the foot that often leads to discomfort and pain when wearing shoes.

Burning Feet Syndrome

Burning Feet Syndrome is a distressing condition marked by intense heat, tingling, or burning sensations in the feet—often worsening at night. It may be a symptom of underlying nerve damage or systemic issues such as diabetes or nutritional deficiencies.

Cracked Heels (Heel Fissures)

Cracked heels, also known as heel fissures, are a common foot condition where the skin around the heel becomes dry, thickened, and splits open. These cracks can range from minor cosmetic issues to deep, painful fissures that may bleed or become infected

Charcot Joint Disease

Charcot joint disease was originally described in patients with tertiary syphilis and absent sensation.

Cavus Foot (High Arches)

Cavus foot refers to a condition in which the arch of the foot is abnormally high. Unlike flatfoot, cavus foot places excessive weight on the ball and heel of the foot, often resulting in pain, instability, and progressive deformities.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer

A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that commonly develops on the feet of people with diabetes.

Extensor Tendonitis

Foot and ankle tendonitis is a common cause of foot pain. It occurs when there is inflammation or irritation.

Foot & Ankle Arthritis

Foot and ankle arthritis is a condition where the joints in the foot or ankle become inflamed, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

Foot Drop (Drop Foot)

Foot drop, also known as drop foot, is a condition that causes difficulty lifting the front part of the foot, often resulting in a dragging gait

Ganglion Cyst

A ganglion cyst is a sac filled with a jellylike fluid that originates from a tendon sheath or joint capsule.

Gout

Gout is caused by abnormal metabolism of substances called purines that result in the accumulation of uric acid in the bloodstream.

Hammertoe

A hammertoe is a deformity that causes your toe to bend or curl downward instead of pointing forward.

Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis

Heel pain, often caused by plantar fasciitis, results from inflammation of the tissue connecting the heel to the toes.

Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails are a common condition in which the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh.

Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD)

Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD) refers to a condition where one leg is shorter than the other. While a small difference in leg length is common and often harmless, larger discrepancies can lead to biomechanical issues, pain, and functional limitations.

Lumps & Bumps On Foot

A painful lump may be found on the bottom of the big toe. This condition often presents itself as a hard callused area.

Metatarsal Stress Fractures

When excessive stress is placed upon the ball of the foot, a hairline break (fracture) of a long metatarsal bone may occur.

Neuroma

A neuroma is a painful condition, also referred to as a “pinched nerve” or a nerve tumor.

Peroneal Tendonitis

Peroneal tendonitis occurs when the peroneal tendons become inflamed. This happens when there is an increased load and overuse of the tendons.

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

The posterior tibial tendon is one of the most important tendons of the leg. A tendon attaches muscles to bones.

Raynaud’s Disease of the Foot

Raynaud’s disease, also known as Raynaud’s phenomenon, is a vascular condition that causes episodes of reduced blood flow to the extremities, most commonly affecting the fingers and toes. When this happens in the feet, patients experience dramatic color changes, numbness, and cold sensations

Sesamoids Bones

A sesamoid is a bone embedded in the tendons that course below your big toe joint. Sesamoids are found in several joints in the body.

Tarsal Tunnel syndrome

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is due to compression of a nerve called the Posterior Tibial Nerve.

Toenail Fungus (Onychomycosis)

Toenail fungus, medically known as onychomycosis, is a highly common and contagious nail infection that affects millions of people across the United States — including many patients right here in Santa Monica and near Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately 12% of the U.S. population will develop toenail fungus at some point in their lives

Toenail Trauma

Toenail trauma refers to injury or damage to the toenail and its surrounding tissues. It can result from direct impact, repetitive pressure, or chronic irritation.

Turf Toe

Turf toe is a sprain of the ligaments surrounding the big toe joint, most commonly occurring when the toe is forcefully bent upward. It often results from athletic activity on hard surfaces such as artificial turf—hence the name