A Morton’s neuroma is a very common entity seen in my practice. Specifically, a Morton’s neuroma refers to thickening of the outer surrounding sheath of the nerve present in the 3rd interdigital space (between toes 3 and 4).
The purpose of this entry is to shed some light on heel spurs and their clinical relevance.
To be more specific, the heel spur that will be discussed in this article is a “plantar” heel spur,
Ingrown toenails are very common and affect people of all ages.
Ingrown toenails can become infected. Infection is characterized by swelling, redness, pain and drainage.
Radial shockwave therapy is a technology employed by Dr. Nodelman at District Foot and Ankle. The way this technology works is similar to devices that deliver shockwaves to obliterate kidney stones (a procedure known as “lithotripsy”); however, the intensity of energy used for musculoskeletal applications is much less.
Ankle joint arthroscopy, also known as a “scope procedure” is an advanced, minimally invasive modality. This procedure allows for visualization of the ankle joint through very small incisions that are usually around 5-mm in length. When a procedure is tackled “arthroscopically”, it allows for smaller incisions, less scar tissue, and depending on the procedure, typically a shorter recovery.