What kind of arthritis most often shows up in the joints of the foot? Fingers that are gnarled and misshapen and surgeries to replace knee and hip joints are what we most often associate with arthritis these days. While those are common areas for the development of this debilitating condition, arthritis is an equal opportunity…
Continue reading…Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Is it possible to treat posterior tibial tendon dysfunction without surgery? It may surprise you to learn that posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is not only a very common problem but that you or someone you know may actually suffer from it. The posterior tibialis muscle runs along the back of the calf and the…
Continue reading…Foot Fracture Treatment
Do broken bones in the foot always require surgery? We ask a lot of our bodies and, more often than not, take for granted that the demands we make on them will simply be done. Usually, this happens automatically, without even a pause on our part to think about how all of the various parts…
Continue reading…What Causes Morton’s Neuroma?
Does Morton’s neuroma always cause pain? It’s possible to have the condition known as Morton’s neuroma and never be aware of it. Morton’s neuroma is the most common form of neuroma that affects the foot. It is a mass of nerve tissue, typically benign, that is usually found surrounding the nerve that runs between the…
Continue reading…Avoiding Hammertoes
Can wearing shoes that do not fit properly cause hammertoes? Hammertoes tend to develop when the muscles in the toe, usually the second or third toe, get out of balance. As this happens, pressure builds up in the tendons and joints that ends up pushing the toe into a shape resembling a hammer. Often, the…
Continue reading…What You Need to Know About Common Foot and Ankle Concerns
Are you a fitness nut? Here’s what you need to know about common foot and ankle concerns Calling all fitness fanatics! Do you feel exhausted but squeeze in just one more rep? Do you wake up earlier than the rest of your household to train? Do you follow New York weather reports obsessively to see…
Continue reading…Understanding Osteochondral Lesions
The medical field is full of jargon and insider terms that can sometimes seem confusing or overwhelming to outsiders. Here in New York, we do our best to break down definitions and help patients understand more about their bodies and the challenges they are dealing with — especially before undergoing a surgeries like arthroscopies or…
Continue reading…Your big toe is a big deal. Here’s why.
Our bodies are pretty complex systems, and it’s amazing how just one problem with a particular part can throw off the rest of it in a New York minute. One example of this is your big toe. All of our toes help make walking, running, and staying upright easier. They balance out our bodies to…
Continue reading…Five signs you need to get your ankle or foot looked at
Sometimes, the patients that I see here in New York have put off a visit for quite some time. The reasons that they do this are varied, but often they are worried about the answers they will get or the treatments we will suggest. It’s important to keep in mind that putting off a visit…
Continue reading…Does Bad Shoes Equal Bad Feet?
The Connection Between Bad Shoes and Bad Feet When it comes to health, what you put on your feet matters. The shoes you might find fashionable or fun can place an extreme amount of pressure on your feet and ankles in all the wrong ways, leading to potential problems down the line. Although you don’t…
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