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  • What Are Corns?

    posted: Feb. 19, 2019.

    Many people think corns and calluses are the same thing, but there are differences. A corn is smaller than a callus, and has a hard center which is surrounded by Read more
  • What is Achilles Tendonitis?

    posted: Feb. 07, 2019.

    Heel pain is one of the most common complaints a podiatrist hears about from patients. If you are dealing with heel pain above the heel bone then you could be Read more
  • Dealing With Athlete's Foot

    posted: Jan. 15, 2019.

    Athlete's foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin and is frequently seen in our office. Whether you've had it or not, it's important to understand Read more
  • Have Heel Pain? We Can Help

    posted: Jan. 14, 2019.

    Have Heel Pain? We Can Help! Does your heel hurt? Heel pain is a common problem that happens when the heel is placed under too much stress. Heel pain is often Read more
  • What is a Crush Injury?

    posted: Jan. 10, 2019.

    What is a Crush Injury? Have a foot crush injury? A crush injury occurs when pressure or force is put on a body part. A foot crush injury may cause pain, Read more
  • Do You Have Sesamoiditis?

    posted: Dec. 19, 2018.

    What is Sesamoiditis? Sesamoids are small bones that are only connected to tendons or surrounded in muscle. This only appears in a few places in the body, one of which is Read more
  • Treating a Sprained Ankle

    posted: Dec. 18, 2018.

    An ankle sprain occurs when the foot rolls or twists to the point where a ligament inside stretches beyond its normal capacity. Ankle sprains are extremely common, with an estimated Read more
  • How To Prevent Ingrown Toenails

    posted: Nov. 20, 2018.

    Ingrown toenails may begin mildly but can quickly go from bad to worse. This frustrating and painful condition can affect anyone and cause significant issues. Unlike other foot-related conditions, which Read more
  • Treating Toenail Fungus

    posted: Nov. 02, 2018.

    Treating toenail fungus Toenail fungus--it's one of the most common podiatric problems children, teens, and adults have. Causing thickened, yellow, brittle nails, onychomycosis (the medical name for toenail fungus) spreads easily Read more
  • What Causes Warts?

    posted: Oct. 19, 2018.

    What Causes Warts? Got foot warts? Nearly everyone will have a wart at some point in their lives. Warts are typically small, hard skin growths caused by an infection with humanpallilloma Read more
  • Treating Heel Spurs

    posted: Oct. 05, 2018.

    Have you been experiencing any heel pain or bothersome tenderness without any obvious cause? Although heel spurs themselves sometimes do not cause acute discomfort, they are frequently associated with the Read more
  • Types of Custom Orthotics

    posted: Sep. 14, 2018.

    Custom orthotics are removable shoe inserts that provide greater arch support and stability to the feet and ankles. There are different types of orthotics available depending on the issue and Read more
  • Caring For Arthritic Feet

    posted: Aug. 31, 2018.

    Arthritis is a joint condition that affects roughly 54 million American adults according to the Arthritis Foundation. It can show up in joints all around the body, including the feet Read more
  • What to Do When You Keep Getting Blisters

    posted: Aug. 02, 2018.

    A foot blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the foot. Blisters can be painful while they heal. Foot blisters are caused by several things, including friction, Read more
  • Is Bunion Surgery Right For You?

    posted: Nov. 01, 2016.

    Bunions are a condition that we see often at New England Foot & Ankle Specialists. The bony protuberance forms on the outside of the base of the big toe as Read more
  • Foot Conditions That are Not as Scary as They Sound

    posted: Oct. 28, 2016.

    With Halloween right around the corner, things are starting to look pretty spooky, with witches on brooms, black cats and ghoulishly grinning jack-o-lanterns perched on every front porch. Footcare, however, Read more
  • Could You Have Cavus Foot?

    posted: Oct. 19, 2016.

    Do you experience pain when you are walking or standing? Do you have calluses on the ball or side of your foot or on your heel? Does your ankle feel Read more

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