We Want to Make Sure You are Fully Educated on Proper Foot Health
These articles will teach you all about common foot problems. We encourage patients to always consult a doctor before self-medicating, however, it is essential to understand your condition.
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What is Charcot Arthropathy? Charcot Arthropathy can cause your foot to become disfigured as diabetics can be breaking their bones, walking on them...and not even feel it! You may be able to prevent this serious condition. -
Is My Child Pigeon-Toed? In toeing, also known as pigeon toed is a common problem in children. This problem can cause a lot of secondary problems if not treated. -
How Can I Get Rid of This Wart? Warts are a common condition seen at our Hillborough podiatry office. Warts are especially common in the spring and summer seasons. Treatment can be painless. -
Why Does My Ingrown Toenail Keep On Coming Back? If your ingrown toenail is not treated correctly, it is likely to return. Our Hillsborough podiatrists completely remove and destroy the root of the nail in order to prevent a recurrence. -
How We Treat an Ingrown Toenail Treating an ingrown toenail does not have to be painful. We treat ingrown toenails at our office in a painless, effective manor. -
How Long Will My Recovery Take After Bunion Surgery? Recovering from bunion surgery is a huge concern for our patients. The time it will take you to get back to your normal activities will depend on your individual situation. -
Synovitis – From all star athletes to you and me… Synovitis is an inflammation in the joint. Overuse such as going too hard too fast can cause this painful condition, however treatment is usually easy and painless. -
Treating Peripheral Arterial Disease Peripheral Arterial Disease can be caused by a number of problems including diabetes, hypertension, and smoking. Prevention is the best treatment for this condition. -
Avoiding Bacteria and Fungal Infections Bacteria and fungal infections are common foot problems. Issues such as athlete's foot, nail fungus, warts and many others are caused from common skin infections. -
Patient Portal Connect with your healthcare faster and easier! This easy access to your healthcare information allows you to login and update your records including address and medications. -
Socks for Diabetics...And Beyond! Socks are important for preventing or reducing problems in diabetics, those with poor circulation, with fungal or sweat issues. The socks we offer keep feet cool and dry. -
Why Is Sterilization So Important? Does your nail salon really sterilize their equipment? If they're not, they could be putting you at a huge risk for skin and bone infections...even amputations. -
Learning Your Insurance Insurance can be very confusing. Our office strives to provide the best information on how to understand your insurance and works hard to make sure you get the most out of your coverage. -
Can Nail Fungus Reoccur After Laser Treatment? Treating nail fungus with laser therapy is very common as of recently. It is painless, quick and yields virtually no side effects. However, people are wondering if the fungus will return later. -
What To Do For Dry Skin On Heels Dry skin on your feet is very common, especially, on your heels. There are moisturizers and other treatments available to help get rid of the skin and prevent it from coming back. -
The "Use It or Lose It" Rule Have remaining money in your FSA (flexible spending account) or HRA, (health reimbursement account)? If you don't USE the money, you will most likely LOSE it! -
Achilles Tendon Pains Pain in the back of the heel is common amongst athletes and those called "weekend warriors". Stretching and physical therapy is usually the best treatment. -
Painless Treatment Methods! We are a group of NJ Podiatrists specializing in painless treatment techniques. We can treat many common foot problems painlessly such as heel pain, ankle sprains, and Achilles tendonitis. -
Suspicious Rash on Your Leg? The circulation in your legs and feet is critical to having healthy feet. If you notice a suspicious rash, swelling or any other changes your body could be telling you something is wrong! -
Screen for Feet! Everyone know the damaging effects of the sun on their face, shoulders, and back...but what about your feet? Summer months can be detrimental to your feet especially.