Ingrown Nails
Ingrown nails are caused when the nail is incurvated (turned in)
and penetrates the skin. The improper trimming of the nails,
tight shoes, or injury to the nail can cause ingrown toenails to
worsen. Early and mild ingrown nails are slightly painful and red.
Later, more severe cases result in red, swollen nail boarders
which might pus over. Partial removal of the corner of the nail
usually gives prompt relief. If this condition becomes chronic,
then permanent nail removal of the corner might be suggested
Orthotics
Pain in the feet is not normal and it is usually the result of an abnormal relationship or misalignment of the bones in the foot at inappropriate times during the gait cycle (patho-mechanics). Patho-mechanics can result in bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, corns, calluses, or just tired aching feet. If your shoes wear out abnormally in the inside heel or outside heel, this is another good indication that patho-mechanics is occurring.
Orthotics realigns the bony abnormalities and restores normal function. An added benefit is reduction of pain and slowing the progression of structural deformities. Orthotics is a custom-made biomechanical device fabricated from a plaster cast of your foot. Structural deficiencies and damaging compensatory habits can be modified with the use of properly fitted orthotics.
Orthotics is molded right at our facilities and takes less than 30 minutes to have them fitted. There are many styles of orthotics, which may be customized for sports dress shoes or diabetic foot wear. The goal of an orthotic treatment regimen is to keep the patient active while balancing the foot in order to stabilize your gait cycle.
Warts
Warts are viruses that reside in the skin. They are spread by direct contact and
can multiply and penetrate deeply in the bottom of the foot. Topical chemical
agents and debridement (scraping) is a simple way to take care of warts in the
early stages. As the wart grows and multiplies, it sometimes becomes necessary
to excise them and cauterize the base to prevent recurrence.
