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Definition A bunionectomy is a surgical procedure to excise, or remove, a bunion. A bunion is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe and is comprised of bone and soft tissue. It is usually a result of inflammation and irritation from poorly fitting (narrow and tight)... Expert

A bunionette is similar to a bunion, but on the outside of the foot. It is sometimes referred to as a tailor's bunion due to the fact that tailors once sat cross legged all day with the outside edge of their feet rubbing on the ground. This produced a pressure... Highly Reputable

The hammertoe deformity usually consists of a hyperflexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. Clawing of the lesser toes is a combination of the hammertoe deformity, plus hyperextension of the metatarsal phalangeal (MTP) joint. Highly Reputable

Information on common foot problems including: posterior tibial tendon dysfunctional, sesamoiditis, tarsal tunnel syndrome, plantar fibromas, metatarsal stress fracture, bunions, flatfoot, arthritis, hammertoes, achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis and more. Patient Provider

Corns and calluses are areas of thick skin that result form excessive pressure or friction over a boney prominence. When these areas develop on the bottom of the foot they are called calluses. When they occur on the top of the toes they are called corns.

Cryosurgery, also known as Cryotherapy or Neuroablation, is a minimally invasive FDA approved procedure done by Dr. Katz in the office for pain relief. Finally get relief from heel pain, plantar fasciitis, diabetic neuropathy and Morton's neuroma using advanced Cryosurgery.

Persons with diabetes, be it type 1 or 2, are individuals who share a common disease that causes high blood sugars. The effects of the high blood sugars will vary from person to person. Likewise diabetes will affect the feet of each individual person with diabetes in a different manner.... Expert

Calluses are thick skin that forms in response to repeated pressure over a course of time. Blisters are fluid filled pockets that are also the result of increased pressure but typically the pressure is more intense and for a shorter period of time than the pressure that causes a callus.... Expert

FOOT INFECTIONS Understanding the Do's and Don'ts of Diabetic Foot Care. Persons with diabetes routinely attend diabetes teaching clinics where they receive valuable diabetes education. A lot of different information is presented including lists of Do’s and Don’ts of foot care. In order to follow or adhere to a list of... Expert

DRY SKIN Diabetes can cause peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage to the feet. Most think of feeling loss when they hear the term neuropathy. However, there are other forms of neuropathy. An autonomic neuropathy causes damage to the nerves that control sweating. Sweat is an important way of controlling moisture... Expert

FOOT INFECTIONS What is an infection? An infection occurs when germs multiply and cause damage to tissue. Bacteria cause infections. In order for a foot infection to develop there has to be an opening for the germs or bacteria to get into the foot. In other words there needs to be... Expert

DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS A foot ulcer is a skin sore or wound. Ulcers can occur on any part of the foot but they are more common on the sole. The skin functions as a wall that surrounds and protects the foot from harmful germs known as bacteria. A foot ulcer is... Expert

How long after surgery will my stitches be removed? What may cause my surgery to be canceled? How long will it take for me to recover from my surgery? When can I start driving again? When can I return to work? Will the screws in my foot trigger the metal detector at the airport? Expert

Infection can be caused by a number of different agents. Athleteﾒs foot is an infection of the skin caused by a fungus. Warts are caused by a viral infection of the skin. When most people think about infections they are thinking about infection caused by bacteria. There are numerous types...

A neuroma is the swelling of nerve that is a result of a compression or trauma. They are often described as nerve tumors. However, they are not in the purest sense a tumor. They are a swelling within the nerve that may result in permanent nerve damage.