Rarely in a foot surgeons career does a surgical procedure come along that truly renders a better outcome and makes patient recovery easier. Almost always, the outcome is dependent on the surgeon performing the surgery. Although there is no procedure that can overcome poor technique there is now finally a new way to correct bunions…
Choosing a shoe is a process where we evaluate three basic criteria. Those are form, fit and function. For most of us form becomes a major reason for a shoe choice because, lets face it, nobody wants to wear ugly or un-fashionable shoes. Function is also important in that the shoes should properly support your feet.…
WHAT ARE HAMMERTOES? Hammertoe is a bending in one or more joints (knuckles) of the small toes. Because of the deformity that this causes, the tops of the toes press against shoes and can hurt. The toes can also be uncomfortable at the tip where they press into the floor or sole of the shoe.…
At least once a week, I have a patient that comes to our Northern NJ office with the complaint of a neuroma in his or her foot. How do they know? They read it on the internet or their next door neighbor told them. Although not uncommon, these are typically misdiagnosed. I also have patients…
Summer is finally upon us and we can finally kick off our shoes and slip on our beloved flip flops that we practically live in all summer. As a Podiatrist I am no different than all of you and also love to wear flip flops. The difference is the kinds of flip flops I wear…
Roxbury Foot & Ankle Center now provides Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for the treatment of heel pain as well as other foot and ankle conditions. This is a non-invasive procedure that is performed in the office. Call our office for information, pricing and scheduling! How Useful Was The Information On This Page [rating_form id=”1″]
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.…
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…