Hammertoe By Ken Lefkowitz, DPM Last week we covered bunion surgery, so today we’ll discuss another common podiatric procedure, hammertoe surgery. First of all, a hammertoe is a deformity that causes the toe to bend downward in the middle so it resembles a hammer. When padding the affected toe or changing footwear doesn't [...]
Bunion By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz So you’ve been diagnosed with one of the most common foot problems—a bunion. What’s the next step? Your podiatrist may have informed you that noninvasive treatment will be ineffective, and in this case he or she will probably recommend bunion surgery. Here’s what you need to know. Bunion [...]
Othotics By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz I’ll begin by clearing up a common misconception. Everyone should be aware that shoe inserts are not the same thing as prescription orthotics. If you buy shoe inserts from a store, they will not treat the same issues as the orthotics from your podiatrist do, and will not [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz Hey ladies, ever bought a pair of shoes that were too big or too small because your size wasn’t available but they were just too cute or too discounted to pass up? Seems harmless enough, right? Wrong. Wearing ill-fitting shoes day after day can actually cause numerous foot problems, some even [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz It is common knowledge that you should protect from and inspect your skin for melanoma (skin cancer), but have you ever considered the skin on your feet? Melanoma is said to affect 1 in 5 people during their lifetimes, and the feet are by no means excluded. In fact, melanoma [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz If a child is experiencing pain in his or her foot or ankle, never dismiss it. There is no such thing as normal “growing pains”. Pain that is severe enough to impede a child’s ability to walk or lasts for more than a few days has to be brought to [...]
Flat Feet By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz If you look at an adult’s foot from the inside, you will see a curve right in the middle, known as the arch of the foot. This arch is formed by tendons. When the tendons do not pull the proper amount, there will be less or [...]
Neuropathy Br Dr. Ken Lefkowitz Google Have you ever experienced burning, numbness, tingling, or stabbing pain in your toes? A condition called peripheral neuropathy could be the cause of your discomfort. This type of neuropathy is defined by damage to the peripheral nerves in your toes (or fingers, but we’ll focus on the [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz <a href="https://google.com/+KenLefkowitz?rel=author">Google</a> If you have toe cramping, sharp, shooting, or burning pain in the ball of your foot, or tingling in the space between your third and fourth toes, you may have a condition known as Morton’s Neuroma. This is an injury in the nerve between the toes (usually the third [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz Summer is only a month away, and most people are planning beach trips and backyard barbecues. Your feet are probably the last thing on your mind, but during the summertime they need more attention than ever. Listen to these helpful tips to maintain foot health during the warmer months. Have you [...]
