Cast Application

Category: Podiatry

A cast holds a broken bone (fracture) in place and prevents the area around it from moving as it heals. Casts also help prevent or decrease muscle contractions and help keep the injured area immobile, especially after surgery, which can also help decrease pain.

Flexor Tenotomies

Category: Podiatry

A surgical procedure that involves cutting the tendon of a flexor muscle in the foot or hand to improve range of motion and release tension. It's a minimally invasive procedure that can be used to treat a variety of conditions.

Incision & Drainage

Category: Podiatry

Incision and drainage (I&D) is a procedure that podiatrists use to treat abscesses, which are collections of pus and inflamed tissue.

Injection

Category: Podiatry

Cortisone is an extremely strong anti-inflammatory. Recommended to treat pain in your heel. These can be very effective for foot pain. In difficult cases which do not respond to Cortisone Injections, Stem Cell, PRP or Amniotic Injections may be of benefit.

Nail Trim- Diabetic

Category: Podiatry

Nail trimming for people with diabetes is a procedure that involves assessing the feet and toenails, cutting the nails, and providing instructions for proper care.

New Patient Consultation

Category: Podiatry

The podiatrist will ask about your overall health, medications, allergies, and symptoms. They may also ask about your family health history, surgeries, and treatments, especially if they relate to your feet or ankles.

Orthotics

Category: Podiatry

A foot pad or heel insert purchased at your local pharmacy or sporting goods store is an orthotic device. So is a custom-molded, individually designed shoe insert or ankle brace. Orthotic devices like these are frequently used to treat various conditions of the foot and ankle.

Padding Strapping

Category: Podiatry

Padding and Strapping are techniques that use materials like tape, foam, silicone, and felt to treat foot problems, reduce pain, and support injured muscles or joints.

Partial Nail Avulsions

Category: Podiatry

A partial nail avulsion (PNA) is a minor surgical procedure that removes a portion of a toenail to treat an ingrown nail.

Wound Care/Infection

Category: Podiatry

Wound Care/Infection