Dealing with the discomfort and frustration that accompany chronic wounds can often cause a great deal of anxiety for many patients, however, following the prescribed treatment plan is extremely important in the overall process of healing. Caring for chronic, non-healing wounds is a complex process. Creating a strong partnership between doctor and patient is critical…
Here at Ocean County Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates, leg swelling is a common condition that we see among our patients. As a first step in treating patients suffering from leg swelling, there are a few common causes that we look to identify. The first is leaking veins in the legs. The veins in the…
According to The American Podiatric Medical Association, the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, equating to over 115,000 miles over the course of a lifetime. With this in mind, it is apparent that your feet and ankles play an integral part of your everyday life. Oftentimes people take their feet and ankles…
To know if you have a diabetic foot ulcer, it’s important to understand both the key causes and symptoms of diabetic foot ulcers. A foot ulcer is an open sore on the foot. These often develop under a callus from pressure and rubbing. They may also result from an injury or trauma to the foot….
Over the last several months of the Covid-19 pandemic, our offices have seen the emergence of new trends in foot pain among our patients. As many people spend more time at home, there is an increase in walking barefoot around the house. As a result, a growing number of patients are experiencing new acute foot…
A bunion deformity is an enlargement of the bone coupled with a soft tissue imbalance most commonly seen in the great toe joint. Most bunion deformities arise from several factors including flattening of the arch and other structural problems. Tight shoes can aggravate and worsen a bunion. Bunion deformities can also cause pain, swelling, and…
I am honored and humbled to be voted to the position of Chairperson for the Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Community Medical Center for 2021-2023. Over the next two years, as the Department’s Chairperson, I plan to lead the members in further advancing the highly specialized field of podiatric medicine and surgery. This…
As the cold temperatures approach, so does the ice and snow. Slip-and-fall injuries on icy surfaces are one of the leading causes of ankle injuries. Here at Ocean County Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates, P.C., we see an increase in these injuries as we move into winter. Ankle sprains and fractures typically occur from a…
Diabetes and vascular disease go hand in hand. Plaque formation, caused by diabetes, can often lead to obstruction or blockages in the arteries. The complications from vascular disease span to the lower extremities and can often be severe. Some of the complications of vascular disease caused by diabetes include the following: Claudication pain is a…
Neuropathy also known as nerve damage, is extremely prevalent in the diabetic community. Neuropathy is a very complex problem, particularly in the diabetic setting. Diabetes causes plaque to deposit within the small arteries called arterioles that nourish small nerve endings. When these arterioles become blocked or narrowed nourishment to the nerve endings become reduced and…