An ulcer is an opening in the skin; it is also known or described as a non-healing wound. There are three main types of ulcers that we see on the foot: 1) ischemic or arterial ulcers, 2) stasis or venous ulcers, and 3) neurotropic or diabetic ulcers. Ischemic ulcers: are wounds caused by an impaired...

     If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer with chronic, disfiguring toenail fungus infection, there is new hope for you.  In the past the only treatment options available to patients with this condition were topical anti fungal medications which don't usually cure the problem or pill anti fungal medications which can...

  Gout is a form of arthritis, frequently seen in middle aged men. The classic presentation of gout is a red, hot, swollen joint at the base of the big toe which comes on suddenly without warning. Gout is a disease caused by uric acid, a substance produced normally by our body, but individuals with gout...

If you are like most people, you will eventually begin to notice that the shape and structure of your foot tends to change over the course of time. This is usually a simple consequence of aging, as gravity and years of abuse tend to cause our feet to get flatter as we get older. The soft...

Are you scared to do any athletic activity because your ankles are so weak that you sprain them each and every time? Well, we have a couple of options to help you get back to your favorite sports!   There are multiples causes of weak ankles. Ligamentous laxity is one of them: ligaments are the structures...