Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes: How our Ballantyne Podiatrist Treats Toe Deformities
November 12, 2019
Hammer toes, claw toes, and mallet toes vary slightly from each other, but they all have the same thing in common: they are toes which are bent into an odd or uncomfortable position. In some cases, toe deformities are harmless, and may only need to be corrected for cosmetic reasons....
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How to Treat Hammer Toe at Home from a South Park Foot Surgeon
November 5, 2019
Hammer toe is the most common deformity of the second, third, or fourth toe. While some people can manage the condition with simple lifestyle changes, others may require foot surgery. In today’s post, our South Park foot surgeon will discuss ways you can treat hammer toe at home, and what...
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Halloween Post: Why Warts Are Associated with Witches
October 29, 2019
While the skin color, hair, and accessories tend to vary, no image of a witch is complete without a big, unsightly wart on her nose, chin, or cheeks! Since we are a podiatry clinic specializing in plantar warts, as well as other witchy afflictions like bunions, corns, and ingrown toenails,...
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Recognizing and Treating The 5 Most Common Foot Problems with Our South Park Podiatrist
October 22, 2019
Your feet will absorb a lot of impact during your lifetime. In fact, it’s estimated that the average 50-year old adult has walked the equivalent of 75,000 miles. Considering all the use our feet get, as well as their proximity to nasty stuff that lives on the ground, it’s not...
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Recognizing & Treating The Most Common Toe Issues with our Concord Foot Surgeon
October 15, 2019
The toes on our feet are relatively tiny, but they absorb a lot of pressure on a day-to-day basis, and develop a lot of issues as a result. If your toes aren’t feeling so happy lately, here are some common conditions that might be the cause. Claw Toe Claw Toe,...
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What to Do if You Have an Ingrown Toenail | Ask a South Park Podiatrist
October 8, 2019
An ingrown toenail develops when the edge of a toenail, usually on the big toe, grows into the skin, causing pain and discomfort. In this article, we’ll discuss how our South Park podiatrists remove ingrown toenails safely, and tips you can use to avoid developing ingrown toenails in the future....
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