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Commonly
Treated Foot Conditions: |
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Ingrown
Toenail Correction |
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Plantar
Fasciitis |
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Fungused/
Thickened Toenails |
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Calluses/
Corns/ Heel Fissures |
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Diabetic
Foot Care |
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Arthritic
Foot Care |
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Bunions |
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Hammertoes |
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Mortons
Neuroma |
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Athletes
Feet |
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Warts |
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Treatment for
the following foot and ankle conditions: conservatively and/or
surgically. |
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 ACHILLES
TENDINITIS
Achilles
tendintis is a condition wherein the
Achilles tendon, at or near its
insertion to the posterior aspect of
the calcaneus, becomes inflamed and
causes pain. The achilles Tendon is
one of the longest and strongest
tendons in the body. It is avascular
and therefore slow to heal. |
 ARTHRITIS:
GOUT, OSTEOARTHRITIS, RHEUMATOID
Arthritis
is the leading cause of physical
disability in the United states.
This disabling and sometimes crippling
disease affects nearly 43 million
people. Although it can affect
any joint, arthritis frequently
shows up first in the feet. It
causes swelling, pain, tenderness,
heat, redness and early morning
stiffness in joints. |
 ATHLETE'S
FOOT
Athlete's
foot is a common fungal infection of
the feet, usually occurring between
the toes. It is caused by a
fungus that becomes active when
exposed to a warm and humid
environment or when there is a change
in the condition of the skin. |
 BUNIONS
A
bunion is an enlarged bone on the side
of the big toe that is angled
outward. Depending on the
severity of the bunion, the big toe
may be angled mildly or sharply toward
the other toes. |
 CALLUSES/CORNS
A
corn is hard, thickened skin that can
occur on the top, between or on the
tip of the toes. A callus is
similar, but is larger and usually
occurs across the ball of the foot, on
the heel, or on the outer side of the
big toe. |
DIABETIC
FOOT CARE - NEUROPATHY
Diabetes
affects about 16 millions
Americans. It is a disease in
which the body does not produce or
properly use insulin.
Individuals with diabetes are prone to
complications, including foot
infections. If left untreated,
these infections could lead to
potentially serious consequences,
including amputation. |
 Flat
feet (Pronation)
If
you have flat feet - feet with low
arches - walking can cause painful
pressure. Even flat feet that
don't hurt can be the cause of future
problems, such as bunions, hammertoes,
heel and arch pain, pain and fatigue
in your feet and legs, and even pain
in your lower back. Pain can
often be relieved by the use of
orthotic devices. |
 Fungused
and/or thickened toenails
Fungal
infection of the toenails is a common
health condition, although many people
assume it's only a cosmetic
problem. If a fungal infection
is ignored, it could spread and impair
your ability to walk. |
 Hammertoes/curly
toes
A
hammertoe is an arched toe, the result
of an abnormal contraction or
"buckling" that leaves the
toe in a claw-like position.
Once stiffened into position,
hammertoes rub against shoes and cause
painful corns and calluses. |
 Heel
fissures/Calluses
Heel
fissures, also known as cracked heels
can be a simple cosmetic problem and a
nuisance, but can also lead to serious
medical problems. Heel fissures occur
when the skin on the bottom, outer
edge of the heel becomes hard, dry and
flaky, sometimes causing deep fissures
that can be painful or bleed. |
 High
arched feet (Supination)
Excessively
high arches can cause problems,
including achy feet, heel and arch
pain, and calluses due to poor-fitting
shoes. This pain can often be
relieved by the use of orthotic
devices. |
Ingrown
Toenail
A
nail is ingrown when it curves down at
the sides and grows into the
skin. With a partial surgical
matricectomy, your doctor removes a
section of the toenail and the
underlying nail matrix (cells that
make the nail). This can be done
through surgical excision, chemical or
laser destruction. |
Morton's
neuroma
Morton's
Neuroma is a common foot problem
associated with pain, swelling and/or
an inflammation of a nerve, usually at
the ball-of-the-foot between the 3rd
and 4th toes. Symptoms of this
condition include sharp pain, burning,
and even a lack of feeling in the
affected area. Morton's Neuroma may
also cause numbness, tingling, or
cramping in the forefoot. |
 Plantar
Fasciitis
Plantar
fasciitis is a common cause of heel
pain. This is an inflammation of
the plantar fascia, the band of
connective tissue that runs from the
heel to the ball of the foot and
supports the arch of the foot.
Excessive walking, running or jumping
flattens and lengthens the plantar
fascia. Eventually, the stress
can cause small tears in the plantar
fascia. |
 Tarsal
tunnel Syndrome
Anatomy
similar to that of the wrist and hand
exists in the ankle and foot. Tarsal
is a word from Latin which means
ankle. When the sensory nerve that
passes through the tarsal tunnel is
irritated by pressure in the tunnel,
numbness and tingling of the foot and
toes can be felt. This condition is
referred to as "tarsal tunnel
syndrome." |
 Warts
Warts
are hard, rough bumps that grow on the
skin. They typically appear on the
feet and hands. They are caused by a
common skin virus. Most people are
exposed to the virus at one time or
another.
Warts
may disappear by themselves over
several months or years. However,
warts may spread, and you may wish to
have them removed. |
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BRANDON
FOOT CARE
Center
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LARRY
A KALER, D.P.M.
A Gentle Touch
For Sensitive Feet |
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654-3354 |
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New
Patients Welcome |
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Brandon
Foot Care Center
109 Carver Street
Brandon, FL 33510
813-654-3354
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