Do you have acute or chronic foot pain? Have calluses and corns impaired your comfort and mobility? Have you suffered repeated ankle sprains? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consult a podiatrist in northern New Jersey. Our foot and ankle specialist is trained to relieve your symptoms and keep you mobile and comfortable.
Aren’t Foot Doctors Just For Old People?
The fact of the matter is a large proportion of the adult population in the US struggle with foot pain. The American Podiatric Medical Association says the number is a startling 77 percent, and yet, only one-third of those sufferers seek help from a foot and ankle doctor.
Why is that? Frankly, people don’t prioritize their foot and ankle health. The lower extremities are the last things often thought of, although they carry us through the day, enabling us to work, play sports, take care of our families, and more.
Podiatrists are highly trained physicians who treat a wide array of health conditions, including:
- Bunions
- Diabetic wounds
- Deformities, such as club foot
- Fungal nail and skin infections
- Calluses, corns, and warts
- Inflammatory conditions, such as Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis
- Hammer toes
- Neuromas (benign tumors associated with nerves in the foot)
- Fractures and sprains
- Crush and other traumatic injuries
So, whenever you are experiencing foot or ankle issues, including acute and chronic pain, do not wait. Contact your podiatrist in West Orange right away. When you come in for an examination, you can expect the following services.
A Thorough Examination
Your podiatrist will perform a hands-on visual inspection of your feet and ankles, concentrating on your area of complaint. The doctor will check for areas of scaly skin, redness, tenderness, swelling, and more.
Also, you may undergo a visual or computerized gait analysis. Your foot doctor will want to assess your balance and range of motion in your lower extremities.
Many patients benefit from digital X-rays, a CT scan, or an MRI. The MRI detects soft tissue injuries, such as sprains, torn tendons, and more.
An Accurate Diagnosis
Because your podiatrist has specialized training and experience in foot and ankle issues, they can pinpoint your exact issue and how to treat it. Additionally, a skilled foot doctor can alert you to dangerous chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, and peripheral vascular disease, or PVD.
A Wide Range of Treatment Options
Your podiatrist will customize your treatment plan according to your diagnosis, lifestyle, performance goals (such as if you are an athlete), age, and other health-related factors. Podiatrists are experts in:
- Surgery
- Orthotics (custom-made shoe inserts)
- Specialized shoes
- Diabetic wound care and prevention
- Setting fractures
- Assistive devices, such as canes and walking boots
- Prescribing drugs and ordering pertinent lab work
- Physical therapy and other kinds of rehabilitation
- Freezing warts and other skin problems
- Trimming and removing ingrown toenails
Foot And Ankle Specialist in New Jersey
Your best foot and ankle health begins with a podiatric check up with the experts at Hudson MD Group. We have many locations to serve you. Call us at (973) 705-4914 for an appointment.
