by Podiatry Associates | Feb 18, 2020 | Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Care, Surgical Procedures
A diabetic ulcer is a wound or open sore on the foot, ankle or leg that can develop due to a number of factors, like the lack of blood flow caused by diabetes and sometimes by lifestyle choices. When a patient develops one of these sores, they should seek immediate...
by Podiatry Associates | Jan 21, 2020 | Surgical Procedures
Foot surgery can help with the realignment of the bones, arthritis, torn or ruptured tendons, and other medical conditions. However not all of these conditions require surgery, and can be treated with non-operative methods. But when the injury is severe, you should...
by Podiatry Associates | Nov 7, 2019 | Common Foot Problems, Surgical Procedures
A podiatrist is licensed and trained to perform foot and ankle treatment. These treatments can vary depending on the patient’s need, but here are some of the most common treatments that our podiatrists in Baltimore and the surrounding areas can perform for you: ...
by Podiatry Associates | Oct 18, 2019 | Common Foot Problems, Surgical Procedures
A hammer toe (or claw toe) is the bending of the toe at the joint which occurs when a muscle imbalance in the toe causes increased pressure on the joint. You can fix hammer toes in the following ways: Padding and taping the area to minimize stress and pain Medication...
by Podiatry Associates | Oct 4, 2019 | Common Foot Problems, Sports Medicine, Surgical Procedures
Normally, your toenails should continue to grow straight, but sometimes you can develop an issue like an ingrown toenail. This happens when your toenail grows into the side or corner of your nail bed. An ingrown toenail is a very common issue and often develops in one...
by Podiatry Associates | Sep 16, 2019 | Common Foot Problems, Surgical Procedures
An ingrown toenail can sometimes be managed on your own, but here at Podiatry Associates in Baltimore, we always recommend medical attention, especially since an infection may occur in the toenail. If you detect any signs of an ingrown toenail infection like pain,...
