One of the major complications of diabetes that is seen in the lower extremity is diabetic foot ulceration/ wounds. There are many risk factors for ulceration in diabetics—the biggest risk being a lack of sensation in the bottom of the feet that can be experienced by diabetic patients (Neuropathy). Peripheral vascular disease is another major [...]
Summer Foot Care One of the best things about the summer and warm weather is that you can have your feet out of the boots and feeling the warm air. Shoe-free time with your feet in the sand and grass gives us a feeling of freedom and contentment. But, one must take care [...]
Do you have pain on the side of your toe and it looks like the nail has grown into the skin? Although common, ingrown toenails can be extremely painful. Trying to put a shoe on or even walk barefoot can cause pain. If the ingrown toenail is not taken care of it can actually lead [...]
Spring is here and after the long winter we are ready to shake off the heavy socks and boots. Now that we are going to be showing off the feet it is time for a pedicure. Are pedicures safe? Is there the danger of getting an infection? There are precautions that you can take to [...]
Athlete’s foot will usually begin as a rash that can cause intense itching. Athlete’s foot is also known as tinea pedis and usually starts between the toes. Athlete’s foot will usually strike those people who wear tight-fitting shoes and have feet that sweat. The more your feet sweat the worse the symptoms seem [...]
Diabetes can have numerous effects on your feet. One of the first things that may happen is that you begin to lose sensation, usually starting at the toes. What this is called is peripheral neuropathy. It is important to remember that when you are purchasing new shoes that they fit properly. If you are unsure [...]
Achy feet can cause distress and discomfort. Do your feet ache? Are there times when you just have to get off your feet because you are in agony? You are not alone. There are many factors that can contribute to sore feet. Let’s have a look at the most common reasons for aching [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz In the winter months, slippery walking conditions and seasonal sports like ice skating, snowboarding, and sledding are some of the leading causes of foot-related injuries. Even standing on a hard floor for too long can produce a stress fracture. We have already treated several patients with stress fractures in November after they [...]
Hammertoe By Ken Lefkowitz, DPM Last week we covered bunion surgery, so today we’ll discuss another common podiatric procedure, hammertoe surgery. First of all, a hammertoe is a deformity that causes the toe to bend downward in the middle so it resembles a hammer. When padding the affected toe or changing footwear doesn't [...]
Bunion By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz So you’ve been diagnosed with one of the most common foot problems—a bunion. What’s the next step? Your podiatrist may have informed you that noninvasive treatment will be ineffective, and in this case he or she will probably recommend bunion surgery. Here’s what you need to know. Bunion [...]
