Cosmetic Foot Surgery

Women's obsession with shoes are an enigma. And a foot is hardly an after thought--especially when it comes to high fashion. And that's why women who aren't happy their pedal appearance, are doing anything to put their best foot forward. A big... (Read more about Cosmetic Foot Surgery)

FOOT CRYOSURGERY

Jasmine Lewellyn kids that she is a shopaholic. She loves spending hours searching for the best fashion bargains, but her feet just can’t keep up. “I love buying shoes and clothes. But I just have to go into a store and I start sweating, because... (Read more about FOOT CRYOSURGERY)

FOOT MELANOMA

As the mercury rises and warmer weather kicks into high gear we’ll all be spending more time out doors. But, this doesn’t come without a price. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States alone, one million... (Read more about FOOT MELANOMA)

Fallen Arches

The condition of flat feet or fallen arches often has a childhood origin. However, flat feet in children are more likely a pad of fat under the foot rather that real fallen arches. (Read more about Fallen Arches)

Foot Care for the Diabetic

By: Paul E. Eckstein, D.P.M. Board Certified in Foot Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Specialist, Diabetic Conditions of the Foot Diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder affecting 17 million people in the United States. Many... (Read more about Foot Care for the Diabetic)

Foot Orthotics

By: Paul E. Eckstein, D.P.M., FACFAS The best orthotics are custom tailored devices specifically crafted to meet the needs of a particular individual. These are generally superior to the over the counter items sold in drug stores, catalogs or... (Read more about Foot Orthotics)

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that can make walking the smallest distances a nightmare. Kathleen Grealis could barely walk one city block without excruciating pain. “I was taking Motrin, Advil, any other kind of pain killer I could get... (Read more about PLANTAR FASCIITIS)

Sprains & Strains

A sprain is an injury to a ligament. A ligament is a thick, tough fibrous tissue that connects bones together. Commonly injured ligaments are in the ankle, knee and wrist. (Read more about Sprains & Strains)

What is Foot Cryosurgery?

By Dr. Ann Nylund Cryosurgery is the specialized field of using extremely low temperatures to destroy pathological tissues. Cryosurgery is not a new concept in the elimination of pain. Hippocrates recognized the analgesic and anti... (Read more about What is Foot Cryosurgery?)

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