Kids Podiatrist
If your child is experiencing any of the listed things above, it is important to get it checked out immediately before foot surgery or a long-term problem occurs. What steps do you do to prevent a foot problem in your children…
Kids foot doctor
It is not uncommon for foot and ankle problems in children to go undetected due to the signs and symptoms being subtle. In addition to this, children oftentimes are unable to explain what the problem is. Based on this, it is the responsibility of any parent to take their child in to be checked early and on a regular basis…
All About an Ingrown Toenail from a Georgia Podiatrist
If you have ever experienced pain along the borders of your toenail on one of your toes, you can definitely understand those pesky in-grown toenails. An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows down and into the skin of the toe. Some of the symptoms include pain, redness, and swelling around the nail. Ingrown toenails typically develop due to pressure from overly tight shoes, improperly trimmed toenails…
Ingrown Toenail Surgery
Ingrowing toenails are a common problem and occur when the edge of the nail grows into flesh at the side of the nail, causing a painful injury. The punctured skin can become inflamed and infected. Ingrown toenails can…
Learn How Our Podiatrist Uses a Laser To Remove Toenail Fungus
Learn More About How Our Podiatrist Uses a Laser To Remove Toenail Fungus. Lasers are becoming more and more commonly used in medical treatments. We can use special lasers to give patients relief from foot pain, treat spider and varicose veins, and even to remove toenail fungus…
How Long Should Toenails Be
First, consider the type of activities you are partaking in and the style of shoes you wear most often. For instance, if you’re a runner, you should keep your toenails short enough so that they don’t jab into your skin or the end of your…
All About Heel Spurs From a Georgia Podiatrist Marietta Georgia
Nowadays, most Georgia foot and ankle doctors would agree that heel pain is a very common malady. However, there are many causes of this pain. One of the most prevalent is the heel spur. A heel spur results from an anatomical change of the heel bone…
Heel Spur Surgery
Heel spur surgery maybe the last resort for many heel spurs suffers. Heel spur surgery is usually only considered after conservative treatment options have been used without success. Severe pain from a heel spur can be very difficult to tolerate, and every movement can be almost unbearable…
All About Hammertoes from a Georgia Foot and Ankle Doctor
If you are faced with unsightly toes that are curled to appear to look like a hammer, you definitely have hammertoes. Specifically, it is a condition where the middle joint of your toes is bent (curled) occurring in your 2nd, 3rd and 4th toe. Unfortunately, this condition can progressively worsen if not properly…
Hammer Toe Surgery
A hammertoe, or claw toe, describes a condition where the toe(s) become buckled, contracted, or crooked. The toe could even cross over an adjacent toe, which is called a cross over toe. Any of the toes may be affected, but the second and Fifth toe are most commonly involved…