MD Podiatrist Discusses Conservative Treatment of Hallux Rigidus
Proper treatment protocol can ease joint pain.
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Proper treatment protocol can ease joint pain.
Protect your feet with the appropriate footwear for your feet.
Arthritis in not always the culprit in foot pain for aging adults.
Those who suffer from peripheral neuropathy know it doesnβt manifest in just slight aches and pains. βNeuropathy refers to a process causing inflammation of the nerves, leading to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and sometimes burning sensations,β explains Dan Michaels, DPM. βThe most common causes of peripheral neuropathy are diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, metabolic disorders, and…
βTheyβre expensive, thatβs for sure,β Dr. Michaels said. A graft can cost between $200 and $3,000 per square centimeter, he said. But experts say that demand could be poised to rise. The use of amniotic membrane grafts is growing, albeit slowly, Dr. Michaels said, because βmedicine is, by its nature, conservative.β When placed on difficult-to-heal…
According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “The evidence to date supporting walking as a viable, successful form of exercise is irrefutable. And apparently, it is wonderful therapy for such a long list of conditions it should be part of the treatment program for nearly every disease and malady. Yet rarely if ever is it prescribed or…
Home stretches for foot pain and ankle pain can ease discomfort.
Gout, a common form of inflammatory arthritis, was once referred to as βthe disease of kings.β These days, however, it affects people of all kinds, and Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute has plenty of experience in managing it. How Does Gout Happen? Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints….
Learn from Dr. Dan Michaels and protect your feet from germs and harm
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, in particular. Here at the Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, we wish more people knew about the condition; if they did, they might not suffer from additional complications in the first place. The good news?…
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