- Warts
- Arthritis
- Plantar FasciitisHeel pain is most commonly plantar fasciitis which is an inflammation of the insertin of the plantar fascia of the foot in the heel bone causing heel pain.
- Primary CareIt is important that at the time of your appointment you have your insurance card, photo id, co-pay and referral, if applicable, with you so we may bill your insurance company. Please notify your receptionist of any changes in your insurance, primary care physician or addresses.
- High Cholesterol
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Diabetes Care
- X-Rays
- ChemotherapyPeripheral Neuropathy is a loss of peripheral nerves that can cause pain in the legs and feet. This is most commonly associated with diabetes, but can also be associated with chemotherapy, anemia, vitamin deficiences and other medical conditions.
- Ankle Surgery
- Bunion SurgeryTraditional bunion surgery has been limited to an incomplete, two-dimensional (2D) approach to correction; cutting the bone in half and pushing the top part over to reduce the appearance of the bump. This 2D “cut and shift” approach primarily addresses the bunion’s symptoms, not the root cause – the unstable foundational joint – leaving the bunion significantly more likely to come back to some degree.
- BunionsFor 87% of people with bunions, traditional surgery has failed to get to the true source of the problem – a 3-dimensional deformity caused by an unstable joint.
- Ingrown ToenailsIngrown toenails are a very common foot problem. Usually the side or sides of the toenail turn red, swell and hurt. Some causes of ingrown toenails can be tight shoes, foot deformitites, hereditatry, “digging at the border” or home surgery of the nail, and trauma to the toenail. Most commonly the large toenails are the usual nails to be affected, but the other nails may also have concerns. Ingrown nails may not always turn red, but be tender.
- Corns
- Cyst
- UlcerPressure ulcers are sores that occur when pressure cuts off the blood supply to the skin. The stress that is caused by the body’s weight, and the impact of the foot striking the ground can place the big toe, the heel and the ball of the foot at greatest risk for pressure ulcers. If left untreated, an ulcer may allow infection to enter your body. If the infection reaches the bloodstream or bone, your life or limb may be at risk. With your doctor’s help, pressure ulcers can be controlled and even prevented.
- Calluses
- FungusThere are multiple treatments for fungus toenails which include oral therapy, topical therapy, local reduction of the toenails, laser surgery and surgical removal of the toenail.
- PsoriasisThick toenails are usually associated with fungus which is a mycotic infection of the toenails. There are other factors that can cause thick toenails such as psoriasis and age.
- Sports Medicine
- Physical TherapyTreatment for bursas can range from anti-inflammatory medication, ice, physical therapy, cortisone injections, bracing, offloading and change in shoes.
- Flatfoot Correction
- Heel Pain
- Ankle SprainAn ankle sprain is a sudden sideways motion, a twist, or a misstep. When your foot lands off- balance, muscles may give way, allowing the ankle joint to move too far. If ligaments connecting the foot and ankle bones overstretch or tear, a sprain is the result.
- Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy
- General PodiatryHi, my name is Dr. Lyndon Johansen and I have practiced Podiatric medicine in east Portland since 1992. I was raised in east Portland and was fortunate enough to move back and practice in my hometown. I graduated from Podiatry school in 1990 from the California College of Podiatric Medicine where I completed my 4 year post-graduate podiatric medical studies from 1986-90. I completed 2 years of residency/fellowships in surgery and biomechanics of the lower extremity.
- Achilles TendonitisAchilles tendonitis is the large tendon of the lower leg that attaches to the heel and a very common site for tendonitis.
- Ankle Sprain
- Bunions ProblemsBunions can be very painful. With each step, your entire body weight rests on that bunion. Ouch! A common misconception about a bunion is that it is an overgrowth of bone that can simply be “shaved off”. In reality, bunions are complex deformities caused by an unstable joint.
- Calluses
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Flat Feet
- Fungus ToenailsThere are multiple treatments for fungus toenails including oral therapy, topical therapy, surgical removal of the toenail, local reduction of the toenail and laser therapy. Sometimes I feel that multiple treatments may produce the best results. I may recommend an oral treatment along with local reduction on a regular basis and laser therapy.
- HammertoesYour little toes help to balance and propel your body when you move. As your foot flattens, the little toes bend to grip the ground. Then they straighten, acting like levers to push your foot so you can walk, run or dance. But if the front of your foot is wide, you may develop a problem know as a hammertoe. In general, the term “hammer-toe” describes a buckling of any of the toe joints. Joints at the end or middle of the toe as well as the joint near the ball of the foot may be affected. Toe joints usually curl because of a muscle imbalance, or tight tendons. Hammertoes vary in severity and in the number of joints involved.
- Heel SpursHeel pain in the back of the heel is ususally associated to a heel spur/bursitis pain that can be caused by a “pump bump”, irritation from shoe counter pressure.
- Heel Pain
- Foot Pain
- Ingrown ToenailsWarm soaks and changes in shoes can help ingrown toenails. Home surgery usually makes the ingrown nail worse. If home treatment does not work, allow your podiatric physician to take care of the problem.
- Plantar FasciitisPlantar Fasciitis is one of the most common foot problems. Symptoms are under the heel or arch or both, it is sharp pain, usually worse in the morning or after sitting. It can get better with activity or can be exacerbated with activites.