This can really hurt.  It can be against a bed-post, leg of a chair or desk, a door jam or any other sharp object. First you need to ice this area.  Get an ice bag wrapped around a towel and apply 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off.  Repeat this throughout the first day. Then immoblize the affected...

  Ingrown toenails occur when the side of the toenail digs into the flesh of the toe causing pain and often infection.  Ingrown toenails are commonly caused by incorrect cutting of the toenails, trauma, and improper fitting shoes, and medical conditions that cause swelling of the feet (such as pregnancy). Tenderness...

  Ingrown toenails occur when the side of the toenail digs into the flesh of the toe causing pain and often infection.  Ingrown toenails are commonly caused by incorrect cutting of the toenails, trauma, and improper fitting shoes, and medical conditions that cause swelling of the feet (such as pregnancy). Tenderness...

There have been several patients that have come into the office complaining of knee symptoms.  Although the knee joint is outside the realm of podiatry, knee symptoms are often related to foot and ankle conditions.  This is especially true in females.  The medical literature shows that for the past...

            Dear Patients,              Recently I read one of the most profoundly touching books that I have ever read. The title of the book is  “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Dr. Victor E. Frankl.   I am sure some of you have read this book or heard of it. Dr. Frankl is a...