- Warts
- Arthritis
- Plantar FasciitisWearing non-supportive footwear on hard, flat surfaces puts abnormal strain on the plantar fascia and can also lead to plantar fasciitis. This is particularly evident when one’s job requires long hours on the feet. Obesity may also contribute to plantar fasciitis.
- Pediatric Care
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Diabetes Care
- X-Rays
- Wound Care
- Ankle SurgeryDr. Wright has a special interest in treating foot deformities and sports injuries. She also has a special interest in dance related injuries, as she spent most of her life training as an elite dancer. She enjoys treating other pathologies as well, including diabetics, neuropathy, foot deformities, bunions, etc. She is also board qualified with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in forefoot and rearfoot surgery.
- BunionsBunions are most often caused by an inherited faulty mechanical structure of the foot. It is not the bunion itself that is inherited, but certain foot types that make a person prone to developing a bunion.
- Ingrown Toenails
- CornsCorns and calluses (a buildup of skin) on the toe, between two toes, or on the ball of the foot. Corns are caused by constant friction against the shoe. They may be soft or hard, depending upon their location.
- Cyst
- CallusesPadding corns and calluses. Your foot and ankle surgeon can provide or prescribe pads designed to shield corns from irritation. If you want to try over-the-counter pads, avoid the medicated types. Medicated pads are generally not recommended because they may contain a small amount of acid that can be harmful. Consult your surgeon about this option.
- Sports MedicineDr. Kubala has a great interest in Sports Medicine and worked with the Phoenix Mercury as their Team Podiatrist for over a decade. She does enjoy the variety of her daily patient population; including pediatrics, diabetics, athletes, the career woman and geriatrics. She believes it is important to keep everyone moving. Orthotics are an integral part of Dr. Kubala's practice and she is a Board Certified Surgeon as well.
- Physical Therapy
- Flatfoot Correction
- Heel Pain
- Geriatrics
- Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy
- General Podiatry
- Bunions ProblemsEven though bunions are a common foot deformity, there are misconceptions about them. Many people may unnecessarily suffer the pain of bunions for years before seeking treatment.
- Calluses
- Diabetic Foot CareDiabetes can be dangerous to your feet – even a small cut can produce serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in your feet. Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury or resist infection. Because of these problems, you may not notice a foreign object in your shoe. As a result you could develop a blister or a sore. This could lead to an infection or a non-healing wound that could put you at risk for an amputation.
- Flat Feet
- HammertoesHammertoe is a contracture (bending) of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop.
- Heel SpursHeel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or, rarely, a cyst.
- Heel Pain
- Foot Pain
- Ingrown Toenails
- Toenail Problems
- Plantar FasciitisPlantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that extends from the heel to the toes. In this condition, the fascia first becomes irritated and then inflamed, resulting in heel pain.
- Podiatric DeformitiesOften patients with hammertoe have bunions or other foot deformities corrected at the same time. In selecting the procedure or combination of procedures for your particular case, the foot and ankle surgeon will take into consideration the extent of your deformity, the number of toes involved, your age, your activity level, and other factors. The length of the recovery period will vary, depending on the procedure or procedures performed.