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Embrace Spring Without the Pain: Say Goodbye to Ingrown Toenails

As the fresh breeze of spring fills the air, bringing with it a renewal of life and energy, it’s important to ensure nothing dims your enjoyment of this vibrant season, especially not ingrown toenails. Just as we welcome blooming flowers and longer days, it’s an ideal time to focus on resolving those nagging foot issues that can hinder your springtime adventures. Our podiatrists are on hand to make sure ingrown toenails don’t stop you from enjoying every moment of this beautiful season. Ingrown toenails, which occur when the nail grows into the surrounding skin causing pain, redness, and potential infection,… Continue Reading

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Enhance Your Foot Health with Specialized Toenail Care and Laser Treatment

We hope this message finds you well and walking comfortably! As your dedicated podiatry team, we are committed to not only addressing your immediate foot concerns but also to educating you about preventative care and the latest treatment options available. Today, we want to talk about an often-overlooked aspect of foot health: toenail care. Why Toenail Care Matters: Healthy toenails are not just about aesthetics; they play a crucial role in your overall foot health. Neglected toenails can lead to discomfort, infections, and other complications that can impede your mobility and quality of life. Common issues include fungal infections, ingrown… Continue Reading

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Step into the New Year with Healthy Feet!

As we bid farewell to 2023, we express our gratitude for entrusting us with your foot and ankle health. This year holds the promise of new beginnings, and what better way to start afresh than by taking proactive steps towards optimal foot care! Prioritize Your Foot Health: The foundation of overall well-being often begins with healthy feet. Consider scheduling a routine check-up to ensure your feet are in top shape for the adventures that lie ahead.  Diabetic Foot Care: For our diabetic patients, maintaining foot health is of paramount importance. Did you know that many payers cover diabetic shoes when… Continue Reading

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Sole Support: Orthotics and Diabetic Foot Care during National Diabetes Awareness Month

National Diabetes Awareness Month is observed in November in the United States. During this month, various organizations and healthcare professionals work to raise awareness about diabetes, its prevention, management, and the importance of early diagnosis. Diabetes is a chronic medical condition characterized by high levels of blood sugar, and it can have a significant impact on a person’s overall health and well-being. Proper management and prevention are crucial in reducing the risk of complications associated with diabetes. Orthotics can play a role in the management of diabetes, particularly in individuals with diabetic foot problems. Diabetic neuropathy, a common complication of… Continue Reading

Make Diabetic Wound Care a Priority for Your Feet!

If you or someone you love is living with diabetes, good foot care is critically important. Diabetics are more prone to nerve damage and poor circulation, which can lead to wounds that are slow to heal. While proper foot care is important all year round, it’s even more critical in the summer as temperatures get hot. Here is how you can be proactive about diabetic wound care, and make your feet a top priority this summer. Wound Care Prevents Infections Diabetics are prone to developing foot problems that could result in severe medical conditions, including amputation. But why? High blood… Continue Reading

Toenail Fungus and Heart Health: Understanding the Connection During National Heart Month

February marks National Heart Month: a time to focus on the importance of maintaining good heart health. And while it might seem strange, taking care of our hearts can start by taking care of our feet! Specifically, there’s a connection between toenail health and heart health. Toenail fungus is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing thick, discolored, and brittle nails. People with toenail fungus are at a higher risk of developing other fungal infections—including those that affect the heart. Signs of toenail fungus Toenail fungus can sneak up on you—especially if you’re immunocompromised or have preexisting… Continue Reading

Get Your Annual Diabetic Exam This Month!

Foot problems are a common complication of diabetes, which can affect the blood supply to the feet, resulting in slower healing. In other cases, people living with diabetes can experience nerve damage, causing them to lose feeling in their feet. For these reasons and more, regular foot care is especially important for diabetics.  For those living with diabetes, the best way to prevent common (and severe) foot problems from disrupting your life is to schedule annual check-in appointments with a podiatrist. Visiting a podiatrist for a diabetic foot exam at least once per year can help detect problems early and… Continue Reading

Orthotics are an Important Part of Foot and Ankle Care

Orthotics are an Important Part of Foot and Ankle Care Experiencing foot, ankle or heel pain? No matter the cause or the severity of your symptoms, you don’t have to live with everyday pain or discomfort due to foot or ankle conditions—a custom orthotic can help. Here’s everything you need to know about orthotics, and how they play an important role in good foot and ankle care. What is an orthotic? An orthotic is a heel or shoe insert prescribed by a doctor to treat foot, ankle, leg or back problems. Every orthotic is custom-made specifically for you, to support… Continue Reading

Make Foot and Ankle Wound Care a Priority in Your Recovery

Make Foot and Ankle Wound Care a Priority in Your Recovery Are you dealing with a persistent foot or ankle wound? Injuries to the foot and ankle are some of the most challenging wounds to treat, and many people experience difficulty healing. Even a small wound in this area can become a big problem, and lingering wounds increase the chances for complications—especially if you’re diabetic or recovering from a procedure.  Thankfully, with the right treatment, at the right time, you can avoid complications and speed up the healing process. Here’s why it’s important to make foot and ankle wound care… Continue Reading

Types of Bunions

As a doctor with 35 years of practice, we often hear the concern from a patient “I have a bunion” or “This toe sticks out, and is that a bunion?” or “The side of the foot has a knot on it, and is that a bunion?” Let’s discuss some terminology. A bunion is known as the “bony enlargement (Hypertrophied Bone/Arthritic Bone/Bone Spur/Osteophyte)” along the great toe is called a “simple” bunion. But what most people don’t realize is that the bone sticking out is usually not simply as related. This problem requires a proper examination of the entire foot and… Continue Reading