A common question that a lot of patients have worries about is can they swim when they have a Plantar Wart? The answer is of course, yes. Now as you know the wart is a virus HPV, and yes this wart is contagious. However, the chances of the wart being transmitted to someone in the …
There has been a lot of talk recently regarding the positive attributes of Apple Cider Vinegar for health, for longevity, cancer, heart disease. You name it people think Apple Cider Vinegar can treat it. Now recently I have heard that people are using Apple Cider Vinegar to treat Plantar Warts. Needless to say I am …
So Cannabis Oils and Creams as well as CBD Oils are being used to treat a myriad of conditions. It is only natural that people turn to them to treat other conditions such as Plantar Warts. Plantar Warts are actually caused by a virus. The Wart gets into the skin and causes an inflammatory reaction. …
A very common question people encounter is they come upon a growth on the bottom of their foot and they cannot tell if it is a callus or a wart. Wart’s and callus each look a lot a like. They cause similar pain and well they kind of look white to the layman’s eye. So …
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People are nervous and scared due to the Coronavirus or COVID. This is only natural. Plantar Warts are very common and as most people know plantar warts are caused by a Virus. But good news, Plantar Warts are caused by Viruses of the HPV or Human Pappilomavirus which is a completely different family of viruses …
One of the hardest questions people ask when they are treating a plantar wart by themselves is how can you tell when the wart is cured, or when the wart is gone. It’s not easy. Generally speaking you still have dead skin in the area. Heck it might even still hurt. So first we have …
A commonly asked question right now with the Coronavirus is can you catch it from the bottom of your shoes? As most people know the bottom of shoes and sneakers is a paradise for microorganisms as well as for virus. Combine that with the Virus’ ability to stay alive on inanimate spaces for up to …
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The Coronavirus or COVID-19 is causing thousands of people to forgo Podiatrist appointments, whether they have an ingrown toenail, Plantar Fasciitis or Flat feet. People are concerned that if they go to the Podiatrist they will catch the Coronavirus. The answer is yes you can catch the Coronavirus at the Podiatrist. There is no disinfectant …
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As of right now there are no tests available for the Coronavirus or COVID–19 that Podiatrists are able to get there hands on. Those do not exist currently. And since it is an airborne virus it is unclear if Podiatrists will ever be able to test for the Coronavirus.
The answer is no, you cannot catch the Coronavirus from an ingrown toenail. That is because an ingrown toenail is a bacterial infection while the Coronavirus is a viral infection.
Yes ,you can catch the Coronavirus at the Podiatrists office. No, there is no disinfectant or any precaution that a Podiatrist can perform to prevent you from not catching the Coronavirus at their office. If they tell you they are doing some precautions then they are lying. Unless you have a Diabetic ulcer or are …
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A very common question and concern that Podiatrists get is can you get warts by going barefoot in the shower or at a locker room. The answer essentially is yes and no. While it is theoretically possible to get warts from going barefoot at the shower or locker room at the local YMCA, the actual …
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No, you cannot get the coronavirus by going barefoot. The Coronavirus is an airborne respiratory virus that is transmitted via the air. It is not transmitted via flat feet.
The answer is no. The coronavirus will not impact your foot. It will not make your plantar fasciitis worse. The coronavirus will not make your flat feet worse or somehow cause you to have a bunion. It is a respiratory illness that will have no manifestations in the lower extremity, foot or ankle. Zero, none, …
You had a bunion operation that went wrong and now you want to sue for malpractice but do you have a case is the question. Before proceeding with malpractice over a bunion surgery, there are a couple questions you need to have answered if you have a case. Remember at all times bad results happen. …
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A question a lot of people want to know is can you get disability for bunions? The answer is NO. You cannot get long term disability for bunions because there is a very common surgery that can be performed that will take care of the bunions and make them no longer present. Now some employers …
Hallux Rigidus or Limitus are essentially the same condition. They are the result of arthritic changes taking place in the joint which limit the motion in the big toe joint and cause pain during range of motion. There are a myriad of treatments for hallux limitus or rigidus running from cortisone shots to orthotics. But …
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A common question asked of Podiatrists is what is the most recommended orthotic by Podiatrists? This is a complex answer, as most Podiatrists recommend that you purchase custom orthotics from them for 600 dollars, so if you cannot have that orthotic what else is highly recommended, generally speaking it is the Power Step orthotic …
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A common old school technique for treating Tarsal Tunnel is cortisone shots. The science behind it is fine, if inflammation is causing the nerve to be impinged the cortisone shot will calm the inflammation thus reducing the tarsal tunnel sympatomoly for a limited period of time. However, do the positives of this injections outweigh the …
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Low Dye Tapings are an effective method for treating plantar fasciitis and reducing the pain. Their exact mechanism for working is somewhat disputed. Some think it gives greater support to the planter fascia, while others think it helps control some of the rearfoot movement. Whatever its mechanism we can agree that patients have a great deal …
Low Dye Tapings can be very effective for Plantar Fasciitis and provide a great deal of relief. The problem is they are tape so they do not last forever, typically they can help for 24-48 hours but then probably need to be removed. The question that comes up is can I do a Low Dye …
This is a very common refrain from people. Typically some people after an ankle sprain about 2-6 days afterwards get tingling sensations eminating from their ankle down to their foot. Is this normal? Yes. Then what is causing it? Simple if you sprained your ankle you no doubt have swelling in the ankle. Swelling is …
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Cracked Heels can be a painful condition, and anything can be tried to cure the ill. Now if you are treating severe cracked heels that you think a dremel might help you might want to go to a Podiatrist. Now you can dremel the heel if you have cracked heels and it can help a …
