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Common Foot and Ankle Ailments

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Arthritis

  • Arthritis
    Arthritis is inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of the joints, generally accompanied by an increase in the fluid in the joints. Each foot has 33 joints that can be afflicted with arthritis.

Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease

  • Charcot Foot
    The term “Charcot foot” describes a pattern of bone and joint damage that results in weaknesses.
  • Diabetes
    Today’s podiatrist plays a key role in helping patients manage diabetes successfully and avoid foot-related complications.
  • Diabetic Wound Care
    A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes and is commonly located on the bottom of the foot.
  • High Blood Pressure
    High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. Your podiatrist is vitally concerned about hypertension and vascular disease (heart and circulatory problems).
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    PAD is caused by a blockage or narrowing of the arteries in the legs when fatty deposits (plaque) build up. The buildup of plaque causes the arteries to harden and narrow.
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
    Peripheral neuropathy is damage of the peripheral nerves—the nerves in your toes and fingertips. In the United States, the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy is diabetes.

Common Foot Ailments and Specialty Services

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  • Custom Molded Shoes
  • Extra Depth Shoes
  • Custom Prescription Orthotics
  • Second Surgical Opinions
  • Custom Bracing
  • Doppler Testing
  • In-office Shoe Room
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound, E-Stim, and Anodyne
  • X-rays in office
  • 24 hour coverage
  • Hospital/Office Surgery
  • Shock Wave Therapy for Heel Pain
  • Computer Gait Analysis
  • Various product lines to treat:
    • Nail fungus
    • dry / cracked skin
    • muscle aches
    • and more!
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