Does ingrown toenail surgery hurt? This is one of the most common questions Podiatrist’s are asked. The answer is No, ingrown toenail surgery does not hurt. The only pain that will occur happens before the surgery and that is with the injections. A Podiatrist will give you two or four injections of numbing medications into the toe …
Can you wear high heels after bunion surgery is a common question asked of Podiatrists. The answer is yes, you can, but not immediately. See, it takes time for the swelling in your foot to go down following bunion surgery to the point where you can wear high heels. However, after about 6 months or …
When can I walk after bunion surgery is a common question asked by many people. Well, the answer is complicated. It depends on what kind of Bunion procedure you are having performed. Some Podiatrists do a procedure where you can walk immediatly, others you have to wait 6 weeks. The most common procedure has a …
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A very common question asked of Podiatrists all the time is Does Medicare Cover orthotics? The answer is No. Medicare does not cover custom orthotics except in one specific instance. If you’re a Diabetic and purchasing Diabetic Shoes then you are given two pairs of orthotics to place in the shoes. However, these orthotics tend …
Crocs are very popular with nurses as the crosslite material that Crocs are made from are practically built for Nursing. Easy to clean, durable and comfortable, Crocs have everything a nurse would desire in a shoe. But what are the best Crocs for Nursing? Below I have listed what I believe are the best Crocs …
Night Splints for Plantar Fasciitis are a very effective treatment for plantar fasciitis. By holding your foot at a firm 90 degree angle during the night it allows your fascia to relax and not tighten. This leads to less pain in the morning. Great news is a large amount of health insurance cover Night Splints, …
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A very common question asked is how much do Podiatrists charge to cut or trim toenails. Now in many cases it is actually covered by insurance to have your toenails trimmed. If you are diabetic in most cases Medicaid Medicare and private insurance will pay for you to visit a Podiatrist for a toenail trimming …
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Lionel Messi is the greatest soccer player in the world, and Adidas has recently come out with a soccer cleat: the Adidas f50 Adizero FG Lionel Messi World Cup Battle Pack Cleat. This cleat retails at a little less than 240 dollars. The cleat features a sythethic leather designed for a custom fit as well …
The answer is yes the shots hurt, just as much as any other shots. You will feel a prick sensation when the needle punctures the skin and then you will feel pressure as the doctor injects the anesthetic. What I recommend is bring something to read or play a game on your phone while you …
CRPS is a painful condition there is no magic bullet to cure it. Generally, you undergo a comination of therapies for CRPS such as physical therapy, medications, such as Lyrica, and electrical stimulation. One treatment that can be utilized for CRPS is Anodyne infared therapy. Before I go on, Anodyne has never been studied in CRPS. …
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Are there vitamins to help with toenail fungus? The answer is probably, but their impact would be minor. Toenail fungus is an infection of the toenail. For a vitamin to help with a toenail infection it would have to be resorbed by the stomach and transmitted down in such a concentration to the toe to …
Dr. Scholls is the biggest orthotic or insole company in the country. They are everywhere. A very common problem people try to treat with Dr. Scholl’s insoles is flat feet. Which of their many insoles should you use to treat your flat feet? There are many choices to choose from. The best Dr. Scholls insoles …
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Dr. Scholl’s is a well known company and provides many orthotics and insoles for people all over the country. Do I think they are best insoles and orthotics around? No. But,their orthotics can provide relief for Plantar Fasciitis, assuming you get the correct one. The Dr. Scholl’s insole that I think is the best for …
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There are many clogs that are wide shoes that will fit a bunion comfortably. But a common question: are there any clogs that were manufactured specifically for bunions? The answer is yes, there is a company that makes clogs specifically for women with bunions. What is great about this clog is there is a stretchable …
Can you die from bunion surgery? The answer is yes, you can die from any surgery. But the chances of you dying from bunion surgery are similar to the chances of you dying by getting struck by lightning. The only way you could die during bunion surgery has nothing to do with the surgery. You would …
So you injured your foot and ankle but do not know if it is broken. You know the only way to tell for sure is an X-Ray but you do not want to spend $300 on an X Ray. How much do they cost? That is a loaded question. The X-Rays themselves depending on the …
Powerstep orthotics are a very popular orthotic being used for Plantar Fasciitis. Is a matter of fact many Podiatrist’s office stock Power Step orthotics and give them or sell them to the patient. You might be wondering whether you were ripped off by the Podiatrist that sold it to you. The answer is no you …
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Crocs Bistro clogs have become very popular in the restaurant industry mainly due to Mario Batali. There are different forms and models of Croc Bistro Clogs to choose from. Below I have attempted to explain the differences between the clogs. Personally, I believe the differences are fairly minor. One is the basic model, the Bistro …
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Many doctors and patients swear by biofreeze. The common question is does biofreeze work for Plantar Fasciitis? The answer is yes and no. Biofreeze will not cure plantar fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis is caused by tightness and/or damage to the Plantar Fascia ligament. Biofreeze will do nothing to correct the underlying disorder. However, if you choose …
Can you go swimming with an ingrown toenail is a common question asked of Podiatrists. The answer is very simple: Yes. One concern people have is will other swimmers catch their ingrown toenail? The answer to that is no, ingrown toenails are genetic; you cannot catch them from other people. What about the infection, will …
A common questions asked by teenagers and kids of all ages, is how old do you have to be to have bunion surgery? Is there a minimum age requirement? The answer is yes and no. You can have bunion surgery at any age, however it is best to wait until you are 18. Why is …
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Ingrown toenails are a painful condition that effects many people. Finding the right kind of cream to place on an ingrown toenail can increase your comfort level. The best treatment for ingrown toenails is to see a Podiatrist and have the offending edge removed. But there are other treatments that can be effective. One of …
Can you wear High Heels with Plantar Fasciitis? The answer is yes, you CAN wear them if you can tolerate the pain. Is it a good idea to wear High Heels while you suffer from Plantar Fasciitis? The answer to that is NO. The high heels shorten the Achilles Tendon as well as putting added …
Ingrown toenails are an extremely painful condition of the toenail (generally the Big Toe) that afflicts thousands of people every day. What causes ingrown toenails is a common question asked of Podiatrists daily. This article will discuss the most common causes of ingrown toenails. There are three main causes of ingrown toenails. This will procede …
