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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…

Don’t Get Cold Feet

As the seasons change and the weather cools there are ways to protect your feet for the unique challenges this upcoming season. As we transition from summer foot gear like flip flops and crocs to more wintry shoe gear there are many things to keep in mind. I hope that this advice goes a long…

Learning about plantar warts (Verruca Plantaris)

A wart is a small growth on the skin that develops when the skin is infected by a virus. As we get closer to the summer and start to walk barefoot, warts are more prevalent. Despite what you may have heard, plantar warts are not caused by kissing frogs. (At least on your feet). Learn…

What is a bunion and how do I get rid of it?

Bunions (hallux valgus) are often described as a bump on the side of the big toe, but a bunion is more than that. The visible bump reflects changes in the bony framework of the front part of the foot. With a bunion, the big toe leans toward the second toe, rather than pointing straight ahead.…

Them’s the breaks: How I treat foot fractures

As a practicing podiatrist for over 20 years, I have spoken with patients that did not know that podiatrists treat fractures. It’s a common refrain as they generally feel that only orthopedists handle fractures. While I can’t speak for everyone, I can say that I have been managing foot fractures for years. Most foot fractures…

If You Want To Have Clear Nails By Summer, Start Now

As a practicing podiatrist for more than 20 years, Dr. Weiss understands how long mails take to improve when fungus is present. Healthy nails take three months to grout, while fungal nails can take nine to 13 months to grow out. With that in mind, the clock is ticking. Learn more about starting the road…

Dr. David Weiss Announces Breakthrough Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment

Do you have discolored thick toenails? Are you embarrassed to show your nails in public? If so, then Weiss Foot and Ankle Center can help. Patients can get rid of their discolored, cracked fungal toenails also known as Onychomycosis with the latest laser treatment. Before the laser treatment option, the only products available to combat…

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