Foot Problems

Complete medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle

Bunions

Corns/Warts/Calluses

Diabetic Foot Care

Fractures & Sprains

Arch & Heel Pain Diagnosis

Infected/Mycotic Toes

Ingrown Toe Nails

Shock Wave Heel Treatment

Ingrown Toe Nails- Where once chemicals or surgical incision with sutures were the only options for the ingrown toenail sufferer, we now offer laser surgery as an alternative. The root of the nail determines how the nail grows and when part of the root causing the problem is corrected by laser surgery, this leaves the remainder of the nail intact. This surgery relieves this painful condition with a minimum amount of discomfort and damage to the surrounding skin. A speedy recovery and avoidance of having the problem recur are among the benefit of laser surgery.

Shock-Wave Heel Treatment- We now offer a new shock wave treatment for heel pain and spurs. This is an in-office, non-invasive surgical procedure that is covered by most insurances. So don’t wait, call us today for an appointment.

Bunions- A bunion is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe that forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place. This forces the toe to bend toward the other toes causing a painful lump on the foot. They are brought about by years of abnormal motion and pressure over the joint. Wearing tight shoes can cause the toes to be squeezed together which can cause bunions as well. This is one reason why this disorder is high among women. Bunions can cause extreme pain if left untreated, since you carry all your weight when walking on your feet. The joint itself may become sore, making it difficult or impossible to wear your shoes. Bunions can also occur on the outside of the foot along the little toe. If bunions are left untreated, they tend to get larger and more painful, which may in-turn need a surgical treatment. Call our office at the first sign of pain or discomfort so that we may treat it with a non-surgical treatment.

Diabetic Foot Care- If you have diabetes or the symptoms of diabetes, you need a podiatric physician’s care for treatment of your feet and to prevent amputations. It is recommended that you have a foot screening once a year if you are a diabetic. If you have any warnings of foot problems in-between your annual screening such as swelling of the foot and ankle, pain in the legs, open sores on the feet that are slow to heel, ingrown or fungal toenails, bleeding corns or calluses, dry cracks in the skin, especially around the heel, you should call our office immediately for treatment. We have been trained specifically in the diagnosis of all foot conditions, so please call us with the first signs of problems with your foot, lower leg or ankle for good foot health care.

Fractures & Sprains Of The Foot & Ankle- Many fractures of the foot and ankle can sometimes go unnoticed because you often can walk with certain kinds of fractures. Some common examples: Breaks in the smaller, outer bone of the lower leg, small chip fractures of either the foot or ankle bones. An ankle sprain often can mean a torn or severely over stretched ligament and should receive immediate care by a podiatrist. An x-ray, examination, immobilization by casting or splinting and surgery may be necessary. Until you can reach your Podiatrist for treatment, it is recommended to wrap an ice bag in a towel and place on the injury to contract the blood vessels, reduces pain and prevents swelling. Extra padding in your shoes helps prevent the condition. It is important to seek prompt treatment for injury of the foot and ankle bones. With Podiatric treatment and complete rest, stress fractures will heal quickly.

Corns/Warts/Calluses- Calluses are the body’s way of protecting itself against irritation such as people who walk barefoot a lot. However, calluses that appear on feet protected by shoes may be signaling a more serious foot problem. A common cause is one or more metatarsal bones are being pushed out of position. The calluses must then be first reduced by a Podiatrist and then the foot may need to be rebalanced with techniques to make sure the calluses don’t return. Never try to cut calluses with a razor blade or any other cutting instrument because of risk of being cut and bleeding and such wounds can often lead to more serious ulcers and lacerations. Commercial over-the-counter preparations that remove warts or corns should be avoided because they can burn the skin and cause irreplaceable damage to the foot. See you podiatrist for treating these conditions as he has been specifically trained in the diagnosis and treatment of all manners of foot conditions.

Toe Infections- There are many type of toe infections. One common type is Athlete’s Foot which is a fungal infection of the feet. The fungus lives in the outer layers of the skin and causes infections of different types. Fungal infection of the feet is called Tinea Pedis. Tinea Pedis can take different forms such as a scaly dry rash on the bottom and sides of feet or cracks between the toes sometimes with soft white scale. Many people with athlete’s foot also have a fungal infection of the toenails. There are many medications to treat this condition which results in control, rather than a cure of the condition. Call your podiatrist for treatment or if you have any symptoms of infection such as open sores, blisters, ulcers, growths, oozing or weeping from your toe webs or feet or pain in your feet or nails.

Mycosis Toenails- Fungal infection of toenails is a very common foot health problem. It often goes untreated for many years because people tend to ignore it since they don’t have any pain with it. This disease is characterized by a change in your toenails color, thickening of the nails, a foul smell and could take months to control. It is an infection underneath the surface of the nail, which can also penetrate the nail and is caused by various types of fungi which are commonly found in the environment. If it goes untreated, it may spread and impair one’s ability to work or walk. This disease can frequently be accompanied by a secondary bacterial and/or yeast infection in or about the nail plate. Those who suffer from chronic diseases, such as diabetes, circulatory problems or immune-deficiency conditions are especially prone to fungal nails. Clean, dry feet and a strict regimen of washing your feet with soap and water and drying thoroughly are the best way to prevent infection of the toenails. Wear shower shoes in public shower areas, change your socks or hosiery daily, clip toenails straight across and use a quality foot powder are other good ways to prevent this health problems.

Hammer Toes- A condition usually stemming from a muscle imbalance, in which the toe is bent in a claw-like position. It occurs most frequently with the second toe, often when a bunion slants the big toe toward and under it, but any of the other three smaller toes can be affected. Selecting shoes and socks that do not cramp the toes will alleviate aggravation.

Youth & Adult Flat Feet- The normal arch functions as a shock absorber for our entire body, but if there was no shock absorber in the foot, such as when the arch is flat, eventually, with each step, you would fracture or dislocate the bones of the foot or leg. If left untreated, this will lead to a completely collapsed foot which cannot function as a shock absorber at all; and this in turn will cause constant pain in the foot. Flat feet are usually the result of inherited genes from our parents, the weakening of muscles and ligaments caused by advancing age, neuromuscular diseases or injuries that may include one severe trauma or years of standing for long periods of time in the wrong type of shoes. In a child or adolescent, treatment must be directed to supporting the individual bones and joints which make up the arch and to aid the arch in its job as a shock absorber during the individual’s growing years. This can be accomplished by custom-made orthotics from your Podiatrist that allow the all-to-flexible muscles and ligaments in the foot and ankle to tighten as growth continues, while taking over the job of a shock absorber. In the adult, treatment of flat feet must be directed to supporting the individual bones, joints and muscles which make up the arch; and to provide adequate shock absorption for the entire body. This will help to alleviate pain in the foot and ankle. This can be accomplished through custom-made orthotics which gently support not only the arch but each individual component of the arch and foot. This not only relieves the pain but prevents the pain from returning and keeps the arch from flattening out further.

High Arches- If you abnormal high arches, you’ve got a medical problem called pes clavus. High arches can cause pain in the legs and feet, are awkward to live with and can affect the way you walk. Hammertoes and calluses are also common side effects. Symptoms can usually be relieved by conservative measures such as a change in footwear or exercise designed to stretch the foot and keep it supple. If your high arches are extreme, various types of surgery may be recommended by your Podiatrist.

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