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This is my current treatment process for patients with calluses.
- 1st Visit - Evaluate your condition, review x-rays, and perform a walking evaluation and shoe evaluation to determine the cause of your condition. Start working to reduce pain and friction with shoe inserts, shoe...
Introduction
In today's modern society, chronic inflammation has emerged as a significant factor in the development and progression of numerous diseases. As we delve deeper into the intricate relationship between diet and inflammation, a new concept has gained traction: the "anti-inflammation d
...Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is an innovative treatment that is gaining recognition as an effective non-invasive option for various foot conditions. This article will explore what ESWT is, how it works, and its potential benefits, providing valuable insights for individuals seeking alter...
Introduction
Shin splints can be a challenging condition for runners, dancers, and military recruits. The term "shin splints" refers to pain along the shin bone (tibia) in the lower leg. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the causes, symptoms, and prevention of shin splints, providin...
PATIENT EDUCATION
Here are the presentation slides for this condition.
TREATMENT PROCESS
This is my current treatment process for patients with shin splints.
- 1st Visit - Evaluate your condition, review x-rays, and perform a walking evaluation to determine the cause of your condition. Start wo...
Be Prepared Before Your Office Visit
We know that many of our patients want to be prepared before they come to the office.
Below you will find links to previous webinars on common foot conditions by the doctors at Central Massachusetts Podiatry.
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TREATMENT PROCESS
This is my current treatment process for treating patients with foot wounds. This video is a lecture on healing foot wounds and your feet.
- Evaluation - Determine severity of your ulcers or wound.
- Off-loading - Reduce pressure to the ulcer region to help it heal.
- Wound dressi...
TREATMENT PROCESS
This is my current treatment process for treating cracked heels.
- 1st Visit - Evaluate skin and determine cause of the cracked heel. Evaluate need for orthotics to reduce pressure from heel region. Remove any thick skin and callusing on the heel region. If there is a deep fissu...
TREATMENT PROCESS
This is my current treatment process for detached toenail.
- 1st Visit - Evaluate toenails and any causes contributing to the condition such as tight shoes, trauma or nail fungus.
- Treatment Options - If there is no fungus but only a detached toenail the treatment options incl ...
TREATMENT PROCESS
This is my current treatment process for a bone spur on the side of the baby toe (pinky). The video will show the surgical treatment of the bone spur.
- Evaluation - Determine if you have a bone spur causing a painful callus. This is often done with X-rays and a metallic marker p ...
