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What are plantar warts? Plantar wart is a wart that is found on the feet. Plantar warts are hard and grainy bumps on the foot that are usually found on the heel or ball of the foot. Plantar warts are caused by the human papillomavirus or HPV and occur when the virus enters the body through cuts, break, or weak spots on the bottom of the feet. Plantar warts are considered nonmalignant and may not require treatment. However, plantar warts can cause discomfort and pain and the best way to treat them is to remove them. Consult a podiatrist to…

Patrick Duffy is best known for his role in Dallas as Bobby Ewing. He is an accomplished American actor who is rumored to be suffering from Morton’s Neuroma. According to National Enquirer, Patrick Duffy is suffering from a very painful foot condition. Morton’s Neuroma is a kind of condition that affects the nerves of the feet, mainly the area between the third and fourth toes. This condition causes the nerves around the feet to swell, causing the feet to feel pain. Dr. Jonathan Kletz  is a podiatrist who specializes in helping people with chronic foot pain and other types of foot conditions.…

Your feet carry the most of your weight and the pressure it takes may be too great for it to handle. Of all the structures in your feet, one of the most affected are your small toes. Because it is constantly pushed against the big toe. These are also being pressed against the sides of the shoes. Deformities and conditions of the small toes are because of human improper use of their foot and foot wears. However, there are two conditions of the small toes that are considered perfectly normal and part of a person’s development, particularly the child. Though,…

Even Hollywood stars get stinky feet and Lindsay Lohan is no exception. Friends of the actress revealed Lindsay Lohan’s might have athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot can be smelly, itchy, and really embarrassing. Athlete’s foot is a fungal eruption in the foot that is common in athletes and non-athletes. It is a skin inflammation that can quickly spread to the toenails and surrounding areas. Athlete’s foot is not a serious disease but it is hard to cure especially if you have diabetes or a weak immune system. What causes athlete’s foot? Athletes foot is caused by the very same fungus that…

Bones are some of the hardest and most resilient structures in the body. However, even this has its limits and injury can occur anytime. A talus fracture in particular is one which occurs when there is a bone breakage in the ankle. Bone healing can be a lengthy process especially for bones that have suffered a severe fracture. This is often caused by high impact accidents such as vehicular accidents or direct application of force to the ankle. Surgical treatments can be very difficult and recovery even more complicated. This is why recovering from a talus fracture should not be…

Athletes are prone to injuries because they lived in a very physical world that entails them to give a lot of effort and energy. Their injuries usually depend on the muscles they use and the nature of the sports they are active into. For example, runners are usually prone to foot and leg injuries because that is the body part that are greatly involved in their sport. Any type of foot injury can have a negative effect on a runner’s performance. Dr. Jonathan Kletz is a podiatrist who specializes in helping people suffering from sports related foot injuries. With this, we want…

Ben Roethlisberger, commonly known as Big Ben is a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers who suffered a Lisfranc injury during a game. He was carted off because of his serious foot injury that will compromise his mobility and scramble ability. Lisfranc injury is a result of broken bones in the mid-foot that varies from simple to complex involving joints and bones in the mid-foot. Injuries to Lisfranc joints usually occur in victims of an automobile accident, military personnel, runners, football players, horseback riders, and participants of other contact sport. Consult a podiatrist for any signs of serious foot pain. Dr. Jonathan…

Pain is one of the earliest sign of foot injury. And if you find yourself constantly feeling pain or discomfort when wearing high heels then this can be an early indication of a foot injury. If you’re one of the millions of women that find themselves obliged to wear high heels or formal shoes to the office, then this is an article you definitely shouldn’t miss. Men may never understand the relationship between women and high heels. It may look ungainly serving no purpose in supporting the feet or keeping it healthy. This after all was designed for one purpose…

Charcot foot is a foot condition that is caused by neuropathy or the loss of sensation in the feet. Nerve damage leads to the loss of sensation which increases the risk for foot injuries. Repeated injuries to the bones and joints can lead to long term damage to the structures of the feet. This is often noticed when symptoms have become so severe. Without proper treatment, this may require serious medical intervention such as amputation. Symptoms of Charcot Foot A Charcot foot may remain relatively unnoticed because of the loss of sensation in the feet. Swelling and redness are the…

The quarterback of Pittsburgh Steelers was carted off the field because of a serious foot injury. Ben Roethlisberger is known for playing tough and after an MRI, it was confirmed that Roethlisberger has a Lisfranc Injury. Lisfranc injury is a disruption of dislocation of bones in the midfoot. It is a serious injury that requires care and rehabilitation. Lisfranc injury usually occurs after an automobile accident and participants of contact sports. The severity of the injury depends on how many ligaments or bones are affected. Consult a podiatrist for any type of foot injury. Dr. Jonathan Kletz is a podiatrist who…

Trigger toes is a foot condition commonly found in dancers. This happens when the big toe becomes permanently flexed due to an injury to the tendon controlling the toes movement. A ballerina’s big toe is constantly under pressure to support the body’s weight. Load bearing is normally distributed over the structures of the feet. But when a ballerina performs the “en pointe” or a position where the ballerina stands or pivots only using the big toe, the likelihood of suffering from a big toe injury is almost certain. Symptoms of a Trigger Toe  Not being a ballet dancers does not…

A relatively common affliction that affects many people is heel pain.  As with most other ailments, celebrities are no exception. Victoria Beckham, former Spice Girl and wife to international football star David Beckham, suffers from bunions and chronic heel pain as a result of her disdain for flat shoes and refusal to wear any other shoes apart from high heels. High heels are one likely cause for heel pain, but there are many reasons why people might experience discomfort in the heel area. Dr. Jonathan Kletz is a podiatrist who specializes in helping people with chronic heel pain and other types…

Arthritis is a medical condition that affects the joints. It can happen anywhere in the body but occurs more frequently in the joints of the feet. Our feet contains more than 30 joints each responsible for normal foot movement. These are constantly exposed to wear and abuse not only from running or jumping but also from the constant pressure of carrying our body weight.  Cartilage acts as a natural bone cushion. It gives joints that extra level of flexibility. Arthritis is a degenerative disease that eats away at our cartilage. And when this is lost, bones rub causing a great…

Are you currently experiencing heel pain? It wouldn’t come as a surprise as a study conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), found that this was one of the most common foot ailments affecting 16% of the American population. Heel pain can be caused by your feet coming into contact against hard surfaces when playing sports or simply wearing poor fitting shoes. While most of us might shrug off heel pain as something trivial, this could also be a symptom of a serious foot injury. And if left untreated, we could quickly aggravate the injury. Heel pain can be caused…

Being a diabetic can bring many limitations and requires extra attention to your foot’s health. But with proper foot care and the right attitude keeping complications can be easy.   A major concern for any diabetic is keeping their feet healthy. This can lead to serious complications which requires amputation. However, this can easily be prevented with the help of your doctor and a podiatrist. Dr. Jonathan Kletz is a podiatrist who specializes in helping diabetics with foot conditions. Orthopedic shoes can be a big help in keeping your feet healthy. A podiatrist may recommend this footwear to help you prevent serious…

Talipes equinovaros or more commonly known as club foot is a type of foot deformity. Clubfoot is a birth defect that affects s 1 in every 1,000 newborns. Clubfoot a defect for small babies which makes them has smaller toes than the regular babies. Once you notice that the calf and leg are shorter than normal and there is an inward twisting of the heel and toes, your child may probably have a clubfoot. Though painless, it is still a need to treat clubfoot because leaving it untreated will make it remain twisted for life. Once clubfoot is suspected, make sure…

Heel pain in children is often caused by the inflammation of the heel growth plates. This is caused by repeated abuse of the heels from sports activities. This is common in child athletes who have underdeveloped heel growth plates. This foot condition is also medically referred to as Sever’s disease or calcaneus apophysitis.  Sever’s disease is common among adolescents who are currently undergoing growth spurts. However, this disappears as the heel becomes fully developed. Causes of Sever’s Disease Rapid bone growth occurs in the feet during childhood. The heel bone in particular undergoes major development which outpaces surrounding ligaments. This…

Are you experiencing difficulty in lifting your foot? If this is the case then it might be possible that you are suffering from a medical condition known as a foot drop. Foot drop is described as difficulty in lifting the front foot. This condition makes the person drag his foot and toes on the ground while walking. To avoid dragging the person with a foot drop condition must lift the knee higher than usual. Consult a podiatrist if you notice this change. Dr. Jonathan Kletz is a podiatrist who specializes in foot care and treating foot disorders. Foot drop is not a…

One of the top ten diseases in United States is diabetes. Over 29 million Americans suffer from diabetes, with a few more famous diabetics being novelist Anne Rice, Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor and pop culture icon, Nick Jonas. Diabetic foot care is of critical importance, since diabetes can cause lack of blood flow in the legs and feet, resulting in numbness and loss of feeling. Due to the numbness, cuts and sores go unnoticed, which leads to infection. This means that diabetics need to spend a little extra time paying attention to their feet so they can remain healthy.…

Bunions are a common ailment, especially for women. Hallus vaxus, or bunions are a bump at the base of your big toe caused a combination of genetics and poor shoes. Wife of famous soccer star David Beckham, Victoria Beckham suffers from severe bunions caused by many years of wearing high heels, both on and off the red carpet  Beckham had a bunionectomy to remove the bunions and realign her toes. Dr. Jonathan Kletz  is a podiatrist who specializes in helping people suffering from Bunions. How do I get bunions? Although experts debate the causes, it seems that there are several ways…