Does my child’s flatfoot condition require treatment?
Often, many parents question whether or not they should do something about their child’s flatfeet. Whether by something they read, opinions of friends or family or even in discussions with their pediatrician – many parents often face these concerns. The answer is – it depends. Like many conditions, there are multiple variables that affect how the condition affects the...
Frostbite Can Take The Fun Out Of Winter
Frostbite As Jack Frost makes his presence known, many New Yorkers will be enjoying the benefits of the snowy season, skiing, sledding and skating. But when winter is nipping at your toes it can be downright dangerous if frostbite strikes your feet. Extreme exposure to cold over a prolonged period can lead to a serious foot condition, but you do not necessarily need to be exposed to frigid...
Step Up Awareness After Diabetes Diagnosis
Diabetes If you are one of the 26 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes, there are multiple issues that need to be monitored and managed. Throughout November, *National Diabetes Awareness Month*, the members of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association are encouraging everyone who has received the diabetes diagnosis to watch for warning signs signaling serious complications. The...
The Rundown On Bunions
Bunions Bunions are one of the most common foot ailments treated by doctors of podiatric medicine, affecting women more often than men. There are numerous conservative and surgical treatment options that podiatrists can provide to patients with bunions. But first off, is that bump a bunion? A bunion is indeed a bump on the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint at the base of the big toe. It forms...
Staying Active to Age Gracefully
Healthy Aging As the great wave of baby boomers enters their sixties, old definitions of what it means to be a “senior” don’t fit this dynamic group. This is the generation that embraced aerobics in the ‘80s, home gyms in the ‘90s and personal trainers in Y2K! So being fit and staying fit is an important component of the boomer’s identity. According to the U.S. National Center for Health...
Melanoma Symptoms Frequently Diagnosed by Podiatrists
Melanoma When members of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) were surveyed on whether they had ever discovered melanoma or skin cancer during a routine foot examination, 75% of the foot specialist respondents answered positively. Survival rates are dramatically lower when melanoma is found on the foot since it often goes unnoticed until the patient is having a serious...