Footnotes / Blog

Your podiatrist has recommended that you have foot surgery. Podiatrists recommend surgery to relieve pain, correct a deformity or restore function in your foot or ankle. Because most foot surgery is elective, you and your doctor can decide when to have it performed. Foot surgery is usually performed in your doctor’s office, an ambulatory center […]

If you notice a mole, bump or patch on the skin of a friend or family member that meets the following criteria it is important to see a podiatrist immediately. Asymmetry- if divided in half, the sides do not match. Borders- they look scalloped, uneven or ragged. Color-they may have more than one color, Diameter-they […]

Podiatrists are trained as lower extremity specialists to recognize and treat abnormal conditions as they present themselves on the skin of the lower legs and feet. Skin cancers in the lower part of the body may have a different appearance from the rest of the body. AA podiatrists knowledge and clinical training is important for […]

A painful foot is a symptom that needs treatment and foot surgery can correct your problem and relieve the pain. You do not have to live with foot pain and, in most cases, foot surgery can restore the use of your foot. Foot surgery can often improve the way your feet look and feel. Shoes […]

Arthritis is a condition characterized by inflammation and swelling of the joint lining and cartilage. Fluid usually accumulates in the joints. Arthritis can affect the big toe joint, causing pain and reduced motion. Surgery for arthritis may be recommended. For more information visit http://www.innovativefootandankle.com or to contact us to set up an appointment at one […]

Wear comfortable shoes and socks that fit your feet. Wash and dry your feet thoroughly, especially between the toes. Keep your toenails trimmed short and straight across. Apply cream or lotion to feet to keep skin smooth. Wear clean socks or stockings and avoid wearing the same shoes two days in a row. See your […]

Your podiatrist has recommended that you have foot surgery. The surgery may be needed to relieve pain, correct a deformity or restore function in your foot or ankle. Foot surgery occurs in your podiatrists office, a surgery center or in a hospital. To ensure a rapid and successful recovery following foot surgery it is important […]

If you have persistent foot pain, see your podiatrist. Prompt foot care may help prevent the later conditions of painful knee, hip and lower back problems. For more information visit http://www.innovativefootandankle.com or to contact us to set up an appointment at one of our convenient New Jersey locations in Kenilworth, Bayonne, Cranford, and Little Ferry

Abnormal functioning of the foot, such as incorrect joint and tendon motion, can cause pressure on the within the foot. This pressure, can create bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, corns and calluses. Incorrect motion can lead to bone deformities, like bunions and hammertoes, which then cause shoes to fit tighter. Tight shoes can result in neuromas, corns […]

Fungal infections develop in warm, damp conditions. Keep your feet clean and dry to prevent infections. Wash feet with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Wear clean socks and let your shoes dry out between wearing. Try not to walk barefoot in community areas. Use toenail clippers and trim short and straight across. Wear shower […]