What is heel & arch pain? When you step out of bed in the morning, are the first steps you take filled with pain in the heels of your feet? You may have plantar fasciitis or heel pain. Heel pain is one of the most common orthopedic problems many people face, yet many leave it [...]
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating and this is a common problem for many individuals. Although this is not a life-threatening condition, it is an annoying and embarrassing condition that can have a profound effect on a person’s social lifestyle. Areas affected by severe Hyperhidrosis may become discolored, inflamed and cracked. Medical treatment [...]
Tailor’s bunions (also known as bunionettes) originally got their name centuries ago when tailors sat for hours on end, with their legs crossed and the edge of their feet rubbing on the hard ground. This constant rubbing led to a bump on the pinky toe, and over time this small bump got larger and more [...]
Toes are tiny and seemly insignificant, but a toenail injury can be painful and quite inconvenient. Nail injuries are caused when the toe is crushed, cut, bitten or torn. The toenail may be small, but it is a complex structure that is an effective barrier to fungal infections. The nail is comprised of: The nail [...]
Ulcerations are a break-down of the skin and foot ulcerations may appear on the side or bottom of the foot. Ulcerations (open sores) can either be shallow or deep (exposing tendons and bones), and may lead to infection if not treated immediately. Individuals that have a poor circulatory system (atherosclerosis), varicose veins and the more [...]
Venous stasis is a loss of proper function in the leg veins that normally carry blood back toward the heart. This may occur following injury to the veins, which may lead to blood clots in the superficial veins (known as superficial phlebitis) or blood clots in the deep veins (known as deep venous thrombosis). Doctor Lefkowitz, of Quality Foot [...]
Most foot warts are harmless, even though they may be painful. They are often mistaken for corns or calluses, which are layers of dead skin that build up to protect an area which is being continuously irritated. A wart, however, is caused by a viral infection which invades the skin through small or invisible cuts [...]
Walking is a great form of exercise, and without even thinking about it we take thousands of steps a day. Children begin to walk independently just before they complete their first year of life. Of course, the speed in which an individual walks varies, and it depends on a variety of factors, such as weight, [...]
Women’s feet are more susceptible to foot pain when compared to those of men for a variety of reasons. In general, women have weaker joints and thinner heels than men. Women also generally have a lower bone mass than men, which can lead to more frequent foot injuries. One of the more common foot problems [...]
Are you thinking of getting foot and ankle surgery? First, you need to explore the various options available and at Quality Foot Care, our team of foot and ankle specialists are here to help you start your foot healing path. Headed by podiatrist Dr. Ken Lefkowitz and his professional staff, Quality Foot Care is the [...]
