Ensuring Children’s Health
Ankle Surgeon in NYC
April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association’s (NYSPMA) 1,200 doctor-members are focused on educating parents regarding the importance of having healthy feet and shoes that fit properly. Since sports can play a key role in children’s activities, parents and other caregivers should be...
Custom Foot Orthotics
Orthotics
“I think I need orthotics” is a statement that I often hear in the office. Most of the time, patients don’t even know what that means, but after researching on the internet, it is the conclusion that they have come to. But before we get to that, let’s set the terminology straight: an orthosis is the custom device that you put in your shoe to control abnormal...
Foot and Ankle Surgeons of New York FAA
FAASNY provides Long Island and New York City area with the best surgical and non-surgical treatments for the foot and ankle.
FAASNY was established in Lake Success, NY by Dr. Fred DeLucia and Dr. Joseph Alencherry, who both have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the lower leg and foot. They are also surgically trained in...
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...
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...