Can Cartiva Change Your Quality Of Life?
Cartiva
Hallux rigidus is the term for osteoarthritis of the big toe joint which can be extremely painful and have a major effect on your everyday life. Luckily, there is a procedure that can help reduce the painful effects of osteoarthritis. Cartiva is a surgical procedure in which an implant will be placed between your bones to relieve the stress or pain. The Cartiva...
Brachymetatarsia
Overview
Brachymetatarsia is a condition where one of the bones in your foot, the metatarsal, is significantly smaller than the other bones. The condition may affect any of the toe bones, however, the fourth metatarsal is the most commonly affected. In these cases, the fourth toe is shorter than the other toes or even appears as if the fourth toe sits on top of the third...
Avoiding Achilles Tendonitis
What Is Achilles Tendonitis?
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in your body. It starts at your calf muscle and runs to your heel bone. You use this tendon to walk, run, climb stairs, and jump. Even though this tendon is the strongest tendon in the body, injuries can still occur. One of the more common injuries of the Achilles tendon is Achilles...
How Does PRP Work?
PRP
Are the conventional methods of managing your chronic ankle pain no longer providing you with the relief that you require in order to live a productive life? If so, it may be time to make an appointment with our team at Foot and Ankle Surgeons of New York, a podiatrist in NYC. At FAASNY, we offer the most effective treatment options for your foot and ankle injury...
Preventing Diabetic Foot Complications
Foot Surgeon in Midtown
If you have diabetes, you must be aware of the potential complications associated. In particular, poor circulation and peripheral nerve damage of the foot are serious matters that can happen if your diabetes is improperly managed. If you are experiencing persistent pain, swelling, localized warmth, or any new or lasting numbness in your feet or legs,...