I have been suffering from arthritis in my left great toe for many years. When wearing certain shoes, my big toe joint would swell and turn red. To ease the pain, I wore orthotics and stiff soled wide shoes. Cortisone injections and anti-inflammatory medication also became an essential part of my daily routine. All of…
What Is Neuroma? Neuroma by definition is the thickening and inflammation of a nerve. The most common Neuroma occurring in the foot is the Morton’s Neuroma. Morton’s Neuroma most commonly occurs between the 3rd and 4th toes of the foot. The second most common location is between the 2nd and 3rd toes. This condition is…
By Dr. David M. Pizzano | If you’re as old as I am, you may have been subjected to, or know people who were subjected to archaic foot aligning devices, that were attached to shoes and usually worn at night. On a lesser scale perhaps your mom and dad brought you to a children’s shoe…
So the time has finally come. It is now possible to make 3D printed orthotics. 3D printing started out with many industrial applications, but not until recently have there been health care applications. The company leading the 3D printed orthotic revolution is Sols. You can read about the company and their amazing start up here:…
By Dr. Wayne A. Chieppa | Patients enter the office every day with a complaint regarding their big toe joint. I can write a 1,000 page book describing all the problems that may occur in this area but I don’t have time to do that. The most common painful condition is arthritis of this joint.…
So you’re a woman who’s had nail polish on for the past month and decide it’s time to remove it. That’s when you notice a yellow discoloration or white substance on your nail. Or you’re a guy and every month it seems harder and harder to cut through your ever thickening and discolored toenails. In…
If you have ever had an ingrown nail then you know that it can be extremely painful and can cause serious discomfort. An ingrown nail can become red and swollen and if the nail punctures the skin then bacteria could get in to the wound and lead to an infection. That and the fact that…
The summer is here, and for many of us, that means taking long walks and/or long runs barefoot on the beach while listening to music and letting the ocean breeze hit us in the face. The exercise is great way to stay in shape and burn calories. According to the University of Western Australia, athletes…
It’s summer and that means kids go away to sports camps. Although they’re young, chances are they’re at more of a risk to foot and ankle injuries. Summer sports camps get very intense and competitive, which is the main reason why you might see an increase in injuries to feet and ankles. The most common…
The minimalist running and shoe revolution was inspired by the book Born To Run by Christopher McDougal. Although the book is quite convincing, the transition to barefoot, or minimalist running, is more challenging than it appears. I would also add that some people may never successfully make the transition without risking injury. Here are some…