Laser therapy is a highly versatile technology that can be used to help treat a variety of painful conditions, including (but not limited to):
Why so many conditions? The energy emitted by the laser triggers a variety of physiological effects in the local tissue area, including increased vascular activity, new capillary formation, increased cellular metabolism, inflammation reduction, and pain relief. The combined effects not only soothe discomfort, but also accelerate healing and tissue repair within the affected region of tissue. Almost any condition involving soft tissue damage or inflammation can be aided with appropriate laser therapy.
The best way to get rid of warts on your feet is to make an appointment with your podiatrist. Over-the-counter kits and “home remedies” have, at best, very low success rates, and at worst can actually do more harm than good. Never attempt to cut or dig a wart out yourself!
Several professional treatments are available, from topical medications to cryotherapy to surgical excision. Each protocol comes with certain pros and cons, so we’ll be sure to talk over each one with you so you can make an informed choice.
When managed by an expert, wart removal is highly successful and should not pose a significant disruption to your day-to-day life.
If you have a bunion—whether it’s currently causing you any pain or not—finding a good pair of shoes is absolutely essential. Here are a few things you should look for:
Beyond shoes, you may additionally benefit from:
If you haven’t seen a specialist about your bunion, it’s never too soon to make an appointment. We actually prefer when patients come to see us before a bunion becomes severe, as this often means we can help them prevent or delay more serious complications.
The return timetable after foot or ankle surgery can vary, depending on many factors—the type of surgery selected, the severity of the initial condition, your current physical fitness and wellbeing, your ability to follow all post-surgical guidelines, etc.
Below is a very rough sketch of what a typical recovery timeline would look like for a foot surgery. Again, understand that this is just a general average, and individual results can be faster or slower (mostly based on the complexity of the surgery being performed).
At your appointment, we’ll be able to give you a much more accurate and detailed timeline for what you can expect from recovery based on your specific circumstances.
Unfortunately, yes you can.
Toenail fungus may not be highly contagious, but it is definitely capable of spreading from one nail to another, as well as to your skin (where it causes athlete’s foot and similar fungal infections) and occasionally to others.
To limit the risk of the fungus spreading to family and friends:
Toenail fungus will not go away on its own, and it will only get harder to treat if it’s allowed to worsen and spread. Contact us today to get started on treatment.
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