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Femur Surgery: Before and After

The femur, located between the hip bone and the knee, is the longest, strongest bone in the body. A broken femur is painful and usually requires surgery to heal properly. Femur surgery, known as ORIF (Open Reduction, Internal Fixation) has proven to be very safe and effective. NYC podiatrists perform countless ORIF procedures each year.  […]

What Are the Main Problems of Using Orthotic Insoles?

If you have recently been to see a podiatrist or have current concerns about your foot health, you may be curious about the pros and cons of having custom orthotic insoles. There are many rumors and concerns that people have. We address some of the main problems with orthotic insoles in this article. If you […]

Postherpetic Neuralgia Treatments

The varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox in children. Even after recovery, the virus lies dormant in your system and can resurface as shingles in adults. It typically reappears in a painful rash when someone experiences an impaired immune system or is under excessive mental and emotional stress.  Postherpetic Neuralgia  Postherpetic neuralgia is a painful complication of […]

Warts: Diagnosis & Treatments

Warts can be perceived as unsightly, embarrassing, or even stigmatizing. But they don’t have to be! They are common, easily identified, and simply treated. At Best Foot Doctor NY, you can be confident in the treatment you will receive. This article will discuss how doctors diagnose warts and the treatments available in the office. Diagnosis […]

Flat Feet Surgery FAQs

What Are Flat Feet? A flat foot is a condition in which the arch of the foot is not a rounded shape. In childhood, the tendons and ligaments should tighten and support the bones in an arch shape. Improper development in childhood or weakening of the tendons and ligaments can result in flat feet. If […]

How to Slow Down the Development of a Bunion

Surgery is the only way to get rid of a bunion for good, but there are things you can do to ease the pain and keep the bunion from getting worse. The following are ways to slow down the development of a bunion. Wearing appropriate footwear is likely the most important thing you can do […]

RecoveryRX For Musculoskeletal Pain

Acute pain, for the most part, results from disease, inflammation, or injury to tissues. The cause of acute pain can usually be diagnosed and treated. Self-limiting. In some rare instances becoming chronic. Chronic pain is a disease itself. Can worsen by environmental and psychological factors. Current treatments. Each have a number of significant limitations. Non-steroidal […]

Current Concepts in Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery

Bunion Surgery involves several concepts. Probably the most common is Minimally Invasive Surgery, or simply MIS. Minimally invasive surgery means surgery conducted with little incisions and no hardware. MIS is gradually gaining popularity as patients opt out of plates and screws in favor of a quicker recovery. While MIS cannot guarantee that the bunion will […]

Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery: Benefits and Recovery

Bunion surgery is performed to alleviate pain and repair the deformities caused by an expansion of the bone or tissue around the base of the big toe. Minimally invasive bunion surgery is quite helpful, especially to individuals who have exhausted all other treatment options and their bunion is still causing them discomfort. The primary objective […]

Arthrex Bunionectomy

The Arthrex Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy is a minimally invasive operation performed through extremely small incisions. This operation will permanently repair your bunion and help you get back on your feet sooner. The Arthrex Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy realigns the bone structures of the big toe while preserving a healthy healing environment to ensure a speedy recovery. […]

Heel Spurs Treatment for Runners

As a runner, you train your body to handle stress and push through when the hills get high and the miles stretch on. But sometimes injury and inflammation can stop you in your tracks. Heel spurs are one such painful condition.  What Are Heel Spurs?  Heel spurs are extraneous growth at the base of the […]

Foot Doctor Recommendations for Shoes That Prevent Ingrown Toenails

The best treatment is prevention, and when it comes to ingrown or incurvated toenails, preventing them will save you time, money, and pain. There are a few self-care tips that will help prevent them from occurring, but wearing well-fitting footwear is one of the best ways to make sure your feet stay healthy. Our podiatrist, […]