by Podiatry Associates | Mar 24, 2021 | Common Foot Problems, Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that results in elevated glucose (sugar) levels in the blood. The glucose circulates through the arteries, touching every tissue and part of the body. Over time, the high sugar levels may cause damage to other parts of the body. ...
by Podiatry Associates | Feb 19, 2021 | Common Foot Problems, Diabetic Foot Care, Surgical Procedures
Podiatry Associates is a high-quality medical and surgical treatment provider that primarily focuses on healing foot and ankle injuries and conditions in the Baltimore, Maryland area since 1965. Let’s shed light on ingrown toenails and ingrown toenail treatment...
by Podiatry Associates | Dec 16, 2020 | Common Foot Problems, Diabetic Foot Care, Surgical Procedures
The mere thought of something like ingrown toenail removal surgery is enough to send a shiver down our spines. Surgeries, even minor ones, are painful and a big hassle. We need to take adequate measures to avoid them. The same goes for ingrown toenail removal surgery...
by Podiatry Associates | Nov 25, 2020 | Common Foot Problems, Diabetic Foot Care, Surgical Procedures
Having a hammer toe is more common than you would think it is. Hammer toe is a muscle or orthopaedic deformity, occurring in the toe nails, in which the joint on one of the toes is pointed upward instead of lying flat. In most cases, the toe next to the big toe or...
by Podiatry Associates | Jun 24, 2020 | Common Foot Problems, Surgical Procedures
Depending on its severity, and if left unattended, an untreated ingrown toenail could become infected and worsen, spreading to the bone. If it’s already infected and is showing signs of red inflammation and/or pus, then you should schedule an appointment to see the...
by Podiatry Associates | May 28, 2020 | Common Foot Problems, Surgical Procedures
An integral part of almost every woman’s shoe rack is high heels. Women are simply in love with how they look. However, they hate having to walk around in them for very long because high heels aren’t the most comfortable shoe wear. But many women wouldn’t be wearing...
