Podiatric Blog

After those long hours of work or after an exhausting game of basketball you come home, take of your shoes, and sit down and relax. Soon you start noticing a horrid smell coming out of your shoes and …Read More

Hammertoe is a contracture—or bending—of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing prob…Read More

Also referred to as onychomycosis and tinea unguium, nail fungal infections are the most common diseases of the nails, making up about 50% of nail abnormalities. Both fingernails and toenails are susc…Read More

Bunions involve enlargement and repositioning of joints in the ball of the foot. Bunions most commonly affect the inner foot but also may affect the exterior of your foot at the base of the little toe…Read More

The official start of spring season is just weeks away. Along with the rise in temperature, there will be more opportunities to get your feet out and about in the open. For too long your feet have bee…Read More

If you’re like most people, you’re probably not monitoring the health of your feet or visiting your podiatrist until you actually feel discomfort or notice something unusual about them. However,…Read More

Nail fungus, also known as Onychomycosis, is a fungal infection of the nail, and also the most common disease to affect a person’s nails.  Although both fingernails and toenails can be affected by …Read More

No one wants toenail fungus. Not only can it be uncomfortable, but it can also be embarrassing. Luckily, toenail fungus is fairly easy to prevent as long as a person follows these simple steps: Alway…Read More

Millions of people suffer from nail fungus. Adults over the age of 60 or patients suffering from diabetes, circulation problems or a weakened immune system are more susceptible to nail fungus than …Read More