By Heather Leeb, DPM, FACPM, AACFAS, DABPM Socks may seem innocuous daily, but an ill-fitting pair can cause many problems. Socks that are Too Loose If your socks are too loose, they can bunch up under the toes, causing pain with every step. They can also slip off at the heel and increase your risk […]
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By Aarti Kumar, DPM, AACFAS, DABPM An exostosis is a medical term used to describe new bone growth on top of existing bone. It can be used synonymously with the word “spur”. The most common locations for an exostosis to form in the foot are the heel, midfoot and big toe joint. Many times bone
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By Aarti Kumar, DPM, AACFAS, DABPM We often see pediatric patients in the office because parents are concerned with the way their children walk. Most commonly, parents describe their children as walking with their toes in or “pigeon toed”. Pediatricians are usually the first to hear of this concern and will recommend the patient for
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By Aarti Kumar, DPM, AACFAS, DABPM Ingrown toenails occur when a toenail starts to grow into the surrounding skin and causes irritation. Ingrown toenails can occur due to tight and narrow shoe gear, pedicures/improper nail-cutting techniques, foot deformities such as bunions and flat feet, sports, and trauma. When an ingrown toenail goes unattended, an infection
By David Ehrlich, DPM, FACFAS One of the most common sources of foot and ankle pain is flat foot deformity. This often results from a failure of the foot and ankle tendon, known as the posterior tibial tendon. The role of this tendon is to suspend the arch of the foot, and when this tendon
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By David Ehrlich, DPM, FACFAS Now more than ever, children are involved in competitive sports and are therefore more prone to athletic injuries. While contact sports such as football and lacrosse are most frequently associated with injury, serious athletic injuries may occur in less physical sports such as soccer, volley, or track and field. Luckily,
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By Tyler Miranda, DPM, DABPM Goal!!!! What is the goal when you or a loved one get out on the soccer field? A goal? A hat-trick? A victory? At Advanced Foot Care we believe that an injury free event is just as important as a win. Soccer is a unique sport and comes with its own
By Arden Smith DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM If your feet are dry and flaky, it could be thyroid problems, especially if moisturizer doesn’t help. The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland at the base of your neck goes on the fritz; it doesn’t properly produce thyroid hormones, which control metabolic rate, blood pressure, tissue growth, and skeletal and nervous system
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By Christopher Chung, DPM By Christopher Chung, DPM g Ingrown toenails are one of the most common issues that most people can relate to regarding their feet. At some point in our lives most of us understand how painful an ingrown toenail can really be, especially when left untreated. You might have heard of the
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By Christopher Chung, DPM Empty hDeductibles; Knowing where your money is going and why your health is a priority Knowing the purpose of your deductible is essential to understanding how to get the most beneficial health coverage for whatever medical treatments you may need contingent on your health conditions. So what is a deductible? To
By Arden Smith DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM As fall sports heat up for kids, so do 5K‘s, marathons, and golf tournaments for adults, Leading to ankle sprains for athletes of all ages. Serious athletes and weekend warriors often underestimate how severe a sprain can be and rush back into action without taking the time to rehabilitate
By Basem Hakim, DPM, AACFAS Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that typically affects the big toe joints, but also can affect other joints of the foot, ankle, knee, wrist and elbow. Anyone can get gout, but usually men are three times more common to get it than women, likely to develop gout between
By Basem Hakim, DPM, AACFAS Flatfoot is a condition when one or both feet have little or no arch. All babies have flat feet, and they will develop an arch by the age of 6. About 20% will stay flat-footed by the age of 10. Some adults will have their arches collapse, and these are
By Evan A. Vieira, DPM, FACFAS We have moved into September, school has resumed, and the marathon running season is beginning. At this time of year both seasoned runners and newbies will lace up their running shoes and begin to train. Running has tremendous benefits for both physical and mental health. However, there are risks
