Frequently Asked Questions
Diabetes may cause numbness of the feet which can create vulnerability for undetected foot injury and/or infections.
This depends on the cause of the heel pain however out of all heel pain surgery is very uncommon.
After receiving a bachelors degree, podiatrist will attend 4 years of medical school followed by a 3-4 residency program.
Yes. Many times “sprains” are more than just “sprains”. A full evaluation of serious soft tissue injuries and/or fractures should be performed.
Pain in the front of your foot may be caused by a stress fracture which will require an xray.
When the foot pain is altering your life style or if it’s a medical emergency.
Yes. Bunions can cause significant dysfunction of the foot and entire lower extremity. The type of bunion surgery will depend on the severity of the deformity.
Yes. Our foot and ankle xrays are taken with the patient in a weight-bearing posistion which is critical in determining many foot related issues.
We accept all PPO insurance, Medicare and some HMO plans.
Yes. Ingrown toenails can lead to a significant infection of the foot.
Sometimes. If the fractured bone is displaced then the bone involved will need to be reduced and then stabilized with screws, wires or plates.
Immobilization in a walking boot or cast.
The only way to differentiate the difference between a soft tissue injury vs. a fracture is with an xray that we will perform on-site.
Most of the time no however if the object that caused the puncture is highly contaminated or if it hits a bone then surgery may be necessary.
This is not recommended. Even a toe fracture may be displaced or involving a joint.
Charcot foot is a complicated medical issue that need an urgent evaluation.
Yes. The arteries in the foot are some of the smallest in the body and therefore more vulnerable to one of the main complications of smoking which is peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
Yes. 2-3x body weight goes through each foot with normal walking and this increases to 4-5x body weight with running/jogging.
Only if all conservative treatment options have been exhausted,