Diabetic foot care in the new year
It is human nature to want to take inventory and improve for the new year. Diet fads, gym memberships are a few examples of this phenomenon. For me, diabetic checkups are a refreshing part of the early year. More intensive exams are a part of this. Because diabetes has an outsized effect on feet I…
What is a hammertoe?
A hammertoe is a contracture—or bending—of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop. Learn more in this in this The Hammonton Gazette Health & article, which was featured in the paper on Wenesday,…
Why am I here?
Hammonton has been my home away from home for close to 25 years. I have gained so much form serving this community, and the impact has been immeasurable. I am grateful that I have been able to care for you and hope to provide you with this care for years to come. Learn more…
Summer feet, make me feel fine
Summer is usually a relief for patients and their foot problems. While not absolute, summer can take a load off of foot problems that plague my patients. As the temperatures lower, boots and winter shoes can be a problem for feet. Barefoot walking and flip flops can be a relief for bunions and hammertoes while…
What is a peroneal tendon tear?
A peroneal tendon tear is an injury that affects one or both of your peroneal tendons in your foot. You have two peroneal tendons (peroneal brevis and peroneal longus). These strong bands of tissue connect muscles in your lower leg to bones in your foot and help stabilize your foot and ankle. They extend along…
Calcaneal Apophysitis and heel pain for kids
Sever’s disease is a condition that affects kids, especially growing children that are active in sports. It is an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. Sever’s disease is caused by repetitive stress to the heel most often occurring during growth spurts when bones, muscles, tendons, and other structures are changing rapidly. Learn more…
Proper foot care for the diabetic
Diabetes can be dangerous to your feet—even a small cut could have serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in your feet. Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury or resist infection. Learn more in this in this The Hammonton Gazette…
What is Hallux Rigidus?
Hallux Rigidus is a deformity by where the hallux (big toe) develops stiffness and is unable to move without pain. Most experts consider it a form of degenerative arthritis. The problem occurs as we walk or bend the big toe at the metatarsophalangeal joint and the diminished range of motion causes discomfort. Learn more in…
Getting your feet ready for the spring
As the weather gets warmer, we are inclined to put away our winter boots and get our spring footwear ready. The protection that one obtains from wearing boots and winter shoes can be sometimes understated. The best way to protect feet and toes from injury is to wear shoes. With the warmer weather comes less…
Foot care treatment for flatfoot
In practice many patients present with flatfoot deformities. Flat feet come in all shapes and sizes, but they generally look the same. The condition is readily seen at the swimming pool when you get out of the water you can see your arch and whether you have one. There are partial flat foot deformities as…