Patient Education

Diabetic Footcare Guidelines
... Shake out your shoes and inspect the inside before wearing...

Diabetic Prevention
...When neuropathy is present, you can't tell if your shoes are causing pressure and producing corns or calluses...

Flexible Flatfoot
...Your podiatric surgeon can provide you with custom orthotic devices for your shoes to give more support to the arches...

Ganglion Cyst
... Signs and SymptomsA ganglion cyst is associated with one or more of the following signs and symptoms: A noticeable lump often this is the only symptom experienced Tingling or burning, if the cyst is touching a nerve Dull pain or ache, which may indicate the cyst is pressing against a tendon or joint Difficulty wearing shoes due to irritation between the lump and the shoe What Causes a Ganglion Cyst...

Haglunds Deformity
...In Haglund's deformity, the soft tissue near the Achilles tendon becomes irritated when the bony enlargement rubs against shoes...

Hallux Rigidus
...) Pain and stiffness aggravated by cold, damp weather Difficulty with certain activities (running, squatting) Swelling and inflammation around the joint As the disorder gets more serious, additional symptoms may develop, including: Pain, even during rest Difficulty wearing shoes because bone spurs (over growths) develop...

Hammertoe
...This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop...

Heel Pain
...When you walk without shoes, you put undue strain and stress on your plantar fascia...

Ingrown Toenail
...Another cause of ingrown toenails is wearing shoes that are tight or short...

Instructions For Using Crutches
... Do wear well-fitting, low-heel shoes (or shoe)...

Mortons Neuroma
...At first they occur only occasionally, when wearing narrow-toed shoes or performing certain aggravating activities...

Pediatric Flatfoot
... Awkwardness or changes in walking Difficulty with shoes Reduced energy when participating in physical activities Voluntary withdrawal from physical activities...

Pediatric Heel Pain
...Tendo-Achilles bursitis can result from injuries to the heel, certain diseases (such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis), or wearing poorly cushioned shoes...

Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction
...Your foot and ankle surgeon may advise you on changes to make with your shoes and may provide special inserts designed to improve arch support...

Puncture Wounds
...Another thing that can determine wound severity is whether you were wearing socks and shoes or were barefoot...

Tailors Bunion
...These symptoms occur when wearing shoes that rub against the enlargement, irritating the soft tissues underneath the skin and producing inflammation...

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
... Shoes...

Toe and Metatarsal Fractures
...For example: A deformity in the bony architecture which may limit the ability to move the foot or cause difficulty in fitting shoes Arthritis, which may be caused by a fracture in a joint, or may be a result of angular deformities that develop when a displaced fracture is severe or hasn't been properly corrected Chronic pain and long term dysfunction Non-union, or failure to heal, can lead to subsequent surgery or chronic pain...

Diabetes and Your Feet
...Try to get shoes made with leather upper material and deep toe boxes...

Sports Injuries
...That is why proper shoes are crucial to successful, injury-free aerobics...

Bunions
...Commonly used methods for reducing pressure and pain caused by bunions include: Protective padding, often made from felt material, to eliminate the friction against shoes and help alleviate inflammation and skin problems...

Flat Feet
...Shoes of children who pronate, when placed side by side, will lean toward each other (after they have been worn long enough for the foot position to remodel their shape)...

Hammertoes
...They may also feel pain in their toes or feet and have difficulty finding comfortable shoes...

Spurs
...However, their location may cause friction or irritation from shoes or other foot structures, which can lead to other foot problems...

Smelly Feet and Foot Odor
...The interaction between the perspiration and the bacteria that thrive in shoes and socks generates the odor...

Neuroma
...Pressure from poorly fitting shoes or an abnormal bone structure can also lead to this condition...

Orthotics
...Rigid OrthoticsRigid orthotic devices are designed to control function and are used primarily for walking or dress shoes...

Basketball
...That is why proper conditioning, stretching, and well-fitted shoes are critical to a healthy enjoyment of the sport...