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Hammertoes- How to Treat! Lonnie Kaplan DPM

2016-03-19T13:24:45+00:00

As you can see from the above picture, even celebrities have foot and ankle abnormalities. One example of this is a hammertoe. A hammertoe is most easily described as a contracture of the toe causing the top of the toe to be prominent. (usually due to abnormal muscle pull) There are many causes of hammertoes [...]

Hammertoes- How to Treat! Lonnie Kaplan DPM2016-03-19T13:24:45+00:00

Foot & Ankle Surgery; What To Expect

2018-09-20T14:04:28+00:00

Victoria Beckham “You’re going to need surgery,” is a very disconcerting phrase that most people dread hearing from a medical professional, but when it comes to surgeries prescribed by your podiatrist, you can put your mind at rest. Foot and ankle procedures generally have a recovery period that is much shorter than that [...]

Foot & Ankle Surgery; What To Expect2018-09-20T14:04:28+00:00

New Years Resolution for Weight Loss? Lonnie Kaplan DPM

2016-01-15T16:47:14+00:00

It's that time of the year where everyone is trying to shed a few pounds from their holiday over eating. I tend to be a regular at the gym and in the last few days, as there are at the beginning of every year, there have been a lot of unfamiliar faces. What needs to [...]

New Years Resolution for Weight Loss? Lonnie Kaplan DPM2016-01-15T16:47:14+00:00

What Is That Moving Bump On My Foot?

2018-09-20T14:10:35+00:00

A ganglion cyst is a fluid filled lesion that tends to be seen around joints and tendons in the body. It is especially common in the foot and ankle where it is commonly seen on the top of the foot and ankle. Although ganglion cysts are not cancerous, they can cause pain and discomfort in the affected [...]

What Is That Moving Bump On My Foot?2018-09-20T14:10:35+00:00

What Is The Rich Mans Disease?

2018-09-20T14:13:32+00:00

Now that the holidays and New Years are upon us and we are indulging in food and drinks at parties with co-workers, family and friends, the incidence of gout increased. Gout is a type of arthritis that is seen when there is too much uric acid in the blood. It is commonly seen after eating seafood, meats, spinach [...]

What Is The Rich Mans Disease?2018-09-20T14:13:32+00:00

Foot Pain after your Holiday Party? Lonnie Kaplan DPM

2016-02-27T19:21:12+00:00

Now that the holidays are upon us and we are indulging in food and drinks at parties with co-workers, family and friends, the incidence of gout tends to be on the increase. Gout is a type of arthritis that is seen when there is too much uric acid in the blood. It is commonly seen [...]

Foot Pain after your Holiday Party? Lonnie Kaplan DPM2016-02-27T19:21:12+00:00

Should I try Barefoot Running?! Lonnie Kaplan DPM

2018-09-20T14:15:50+00:00

I am sure that everyone has heard about barefoot/ minimalist running as I am constantly asked about this when my runners come and see me in the office. One important thing to remember is that barefoot running is running without any shoes and minimalist running is running with shoes designed not to change your gait [...]

Should I try Barefoot Running?! Lonnie Kaplan DPM2018-09-20T14:15:50+00:00

Diabetes Awareness- Lonnie Kaplan DPM

2018-09-20T14:25:11+00:00

As you may or may not know, November is national diabetes month. Unfortunately national diabetes month is not as well known as breast cancer awareness month or heart health awareness month. Diabetes affects millions of people in the United States and unfortunately the lower extremities are greatly affected by this condition. Advice for Diabetic Patients: [...]

Diabetes Awareness- Lonnie Kaplan DPM2018-09-20T14:25:11+00:00

Should I hand down Sneakers from one Child to the Next?! Lonnie Kaplan DPM

2016-02-27T19:18:59+00:00

Now that the fall is here, many parents will be bringing their children to the store to buy new sneakers. When buying new sneakers for children, there are many things that should be taken into account. It is important to remember that children’s feet grow and you will most likely have to buy a new [...]

Should I hand down Sneakers from one Child to the Next?! Lonnie Kaplan DPM2016-02-27T19:18:59+00:00

Is it More than a Callus on Your Child’s Foot? Lonnie Kaplan DPM

2018-09-20T14:32:01+00:00

One of the most common conditions we see as podiatrists are plantar warts also known as plantar verruca. These lesions commonly occur in children and parents often misdiagnose them as a callus (thickened skin) Plantar warts are very different than thickened skin and treatment is much different as well. A plantars wart is caused by the [...]

Is it More than a Callus on Your Child’s Foot? Lonnie Kaplan DPM2018-09-20T14:32:01+00:00