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When it comes to foot problems, especially those that change the shape and alignment of your feet, hammertoes and bunions are far and away the most common. Bunions, alone, affect about 1 in 5 people, and hammertoes account for about 20% of foot deformities. While these two issues certainly stand...
While, medically speaking, warts on your feet might not be all that serious, they can make nuisances of themselves, especially when it comes to comfort and aesthetics. If you’re struggling with plantar warts, you’re far from alone. They affect about 10% of adults and up to 20% of kids and...
There are many roads to pain, and arthritis certainly accounts for more than its fair share. It affects 1 in 4 adults in the United States. Arthritis is a catchall term for more than 100 different conditions that lead to joint pain and inflammation, and this certainly includes your feet...
Whether you’re experiencing pain with your first steps in the morning or you’re dealing with gradual foot and heel pain that increases during the day, or both, you just want relief. You’re certainly not alone in this — about 1 in 10 people will experience plantar fasciitis at some point,...
A medical pedicure is part of a comprehensive plan geared toward foot health. These pedicures are different from pedicures performed in a salon; they’re a form of preventive care completed by our trained nail technician under the supervision of our podiatry specialist such as Mariola Rivera, DPM, Lisa Shah, DPM,...
Even though the form of arthritis known as gout has a reputation for afflicting the wealthy, you don’t feel very rich when a flare of the disease hits in the middle of your rounds of shopping and partying during the holiday season. You want to rush around like everyone else...
It’s not uncommon for kids under two years old to walk almost exclusively on the balls of their feet. Young toddlerhood is a stage of learning to walk, and it isn’t a cause for concern. As they develop, most kids outgrow toe walking. However, some kids continue to walk on...
Virtually everyone will experience an ingrown toenail at some point. This foot health condition develops when the corner or outside edge of your toenail begins to grow into the soft flesh at the sides of the nail, rather than extending straight out from the base of your nail. Ingrown toenails...
Gout attacks are triggered by a buildup of uric acid in your joints. While anyone can develop gout, you’re more likely to develop it if you have a family history of gout or kidney problems that reduce your ability to excrete uric acid. Most attacks occur without warning and are...
If you have stabbing foot pain – particularly in the heel and in the morning – you may have an inflammatory condition called plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a tough tissue band stretching from your heel to your toes. Microtears due to trauma or injury can cause the inflammation...
Bunions can be a real pain— literally and figuratively. These overgrowth bumps that form on the joint at the base of your big toe can cause significant discomfort and even impact your mobility. At Aesthetic Podiatry & Sports Medicine Center, Mariola Rivera, DPM, offers the latest technology and aesthetic procedures...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Regenerative medicine is the future of medicine and the new era to treat many foot and ankle conditions in a conservative manner. Platelet-rich plasma is obtained from your own blood. The good news is that is completely natural since is autologous and comes from your own body. Unlike corticosteroids, PRP...
Fat pad atrophy is a condition that causes loss of the natural fat cells most commonly on the plantar aspect of your feet. The loss of fat pad is most common in the ball of your feet and heel. This condition is very common in our population. As a result,...
Some patients are more predisposed to excessive sweating from their feet. There is a a condition called focal hyperhidrosis, secondary to excessive sweat glands. Excessive sweat in our body is a protective mechanism of our body temperature. The sweat glands keep our body moist and fresh. Normally, people sweat during...
A frequent office visit is toenail fungus. Toenail fungus is a common condition that can affect both adults and children. We confirm the presence of toenail fungus via a PAS/KOH biopsy. Most likely, the patients are treated closely for about 52 weeks. A toenail usually can take up to 9...
Achilles tendinitis and retrocalcaneal bursitis are 20 % of Americans pain in the posterior aspect of the foot. Causes are overuse injuries, biomechanics abnormalities, foot gear, congenital deformities. At Aesthetic Podiatry and Sports Medicine Center, our facilities offer treatments to treat conservative and surgical this common injuries in our population....