Conditions Treated
Bunions - Hammertoes - Corns - Calluses - Ingrown Nails - Orthotics - Warts - Heel Pain - Fungus Toenails - Athlete's Foot
Pediatric Foot Problems - Ankle Sprains - Geriatric Foot Problems - Foot Odor - Arthritic Foot Conditions
Foot and Ankle Fractures - Diabetic Foot Problems
Ingrown Nails
Ingrown nails are caused when the nail is incurvated (turned in) and penetrates the skin. The improper trimming of the nails, tight shoes, or injury to the nail can cause ingrown toenails to worsen. Early and mild ingrown nails are slightly painful and red. Later, more severe cases result in red, swollen nail boarders which might pus over. Partial removal of the corner of the nail usually gives prompt relief. If this condition becomes chronic, then permanent nail removal of the corner might be suggested.
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For additional information on ingrown nails of the foot visit: http://www.acfas.org/brnailds.html
Orthotics
Pain in the feet is not normal and it is usually the result of an abnormal relationship or misalignment of the bones in the foot at inappropriate times during the gait cycle (patho-mechanics). Patho-mechanics can result in bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, corns, calluses, or just tired aching feet. If your shoes wear out abnormally in the inside heel or outside heel, this is another good indication that patho-mechanics is occurring.
Orthotics realigns the bony abnormalities and restores normal function. An added benefit is reduction of pain and slowing the progression of structural deformities. Orthotics is a custom-made biomechanical device fabricated from a plaster cast of your foot. Structural deficiencies and damaging compensatory habits can be modified with the use of properly fitted orthotics.
Orthotics is molded right at our facilities and takes less than 30 minutes to have them fitted. There are many styles of orthotics, which may be customized for sports dress shoes or diabetic foot wear. The goal of an orthotic treatment regimen is to keep the patient active while balancing the foot in order to stabilize your gait cycle.
Warts
Warts are viruses that reside in the skin. They are spread by direct contact and can multiply and penetrate deeply in the bottom of the foot. Topical chemical agents and debridement (scraping) is a simple way to take care of warts in the early stages. As the wart grows and multiplies, it sometimes becomes necessary to excise them and cauterize the base to prevent reoccurrence.
New Laser Technology For Warts
The latest state-of-the-art treatment for warts is
pulsed dye laser therapy (PDL).
- No Surgery
- No Injections
- No Post-Op Dressings
- Minimal Discomfort
PDL works by shining a beam of laser light on the wart. The pulse of laser energy affects the blood supply to the wart and it eventually disappears. Treatment usually takes less than 30 seconds. It’s safe for children and adults.
Bunions - Hammertoes - Corns - Calluses - Ingrown Nails - Orthotics - Warts - Heel Pain - Fungus Toenails - Athlete's Foot
Pediatric Foot Problems - Ankle Sprains - Geriatric Foot Problems - Foot Odor - Arthritic Foot Conditions
Foot and Ankle Fractures - Diabetic Foot Problems
