- Warts
- ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis, which afflicts approximately 1.5 million Americans, can affect more than your joints, and it is important that you seek treatment right away if you believe you suffer from this condition.
- Wound Care
- Ankle SurgeryDr. Lanny S. Foster grew up in the suburbs of Detroit and attended high school at Berkley High, in Berkley, MI. He obtained his Undergraduate Degree with Distinction from the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. Dr. Foster received his medical education in Chicago at the William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine where he graduated with Honors followed by completion of his Surgical Residency at Straith Hospital in Southfield, MI. He began private practice in 1984 and currently has locations in Farmington Hills and Grosse Pointe Farms. He is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery. He's also a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, as well as a member of the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association and the American Podiatric Medical Association.
- Bunions
- Ingrown Toenails
- Corns
- UlcerApproximately 70% of leg ulcers are venous. They are caused by increased blood pressure in the veins of the lower leg. As a result, fluid ‘oozes out’ of the veins beneath the skin making it swell and thicken. You are at risk of developing a venous ulcer if you have varicose veins, have had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the past, or have a family history of venous disease.
- Calluses
- Fungus
- Sports MedicineSometimes there’s an undeniable “ouch” moment, when you’re pushing your body to its limits and you suddenly know that something has gone terribly wrong with your foot or ankle.
- Heel Pain
- Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy
- General PodiatryMy practice is a general Podiatry practice treating all ages. I believe in comprehensive evaluation and treatment, conservative care when appropriate and surgical correction when necessary. The scope of practice includes medical and surgical treatment of all foot related problems. The range of conditions includes correction of painful deformities, treatment of skin conditions, treatment of nerve related problems, treatment of structural and functional problems.
- Arthritic Foot Care
- Bunions ProblemsIf your foot has a funny-looking bump on the side near the big toe, and it sometimes hurts the bump to wear shoes, chances are that you have a bunion – or even two
- Calluses
- Fungus ToenailsSeveral common conditions afflict people and ruin their nails, making them thick, brittle, and deformed. You don’t have to hide your toes away!
- HammertoesHyperkeratosis simply means thickening of the skin. This thickening occurs as a natural defense mechanism that strengthens the skin in areas of friction or excessive pressure. Abnormal anatomy of the feet, including foot deformities such as hammertoe or other toe deformities, can lead to corn or callus formation, as can bony prominences in the feet.
- Heel Pain
- Foot Pain
- Ingrown ToenailsOne of the most common foot problems for all ages is the ingrown toenail. This condition can occur when the edges of your toenail grow into the skin on the toe due to excessive trimming, overly tight shoes, heredity, toe injury or other toe conditions such as fungal infections.
- Podiatric Deformities
- Podiatric SurgeryOften when pain or deformity persists, surgery may be appropriate to alleviate discomfort or to restore the function of your foot.