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• posted: Feb. 02, 2017
• Morton's Neuroma

A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts of your body. In the foot, the most common occurring neuroma develops at the base of Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2017
• Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia denotes a common foot condition characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints and bones of the ball of the foot - the area just before the toes, also Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2017
• Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, can be annoying and painful. This common condition occurs when the surrounding skin on one or both sides of the nail grows over the Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2016
• Diabetic Foot Care

Why is foot care so important for those with diabetes? Do you have diabetes? If you do then you’ve probably heard that it’s especially important to take care of your feet Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2016
• Hammertoes

A hammertoe is one of the most common toe conditions, usually stemming from muscle imbalance in which the joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth toe are bent into Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2016
• Growing Pains

If your child has ever complained of not being able to sleep at night due to leg pain, he or she may be experiencing what many people refer to as Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2016
• Foot Odor

The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2016
• Running

If you're a runner, it goes without saying that your feet take the brunt of the punishment. In fact, for runners the feet are more vulnerable to injury than any Read More

• posted: Oct. 17, 2016
• Flat Feet

The arch structure of our feet determines how we walk, which means our arches need to be both sturdy and flexible in order to adjust to different walking surfaces. For Read More

• posted: Oct. 05, 2016

Toenail fungus affects nearly 20 percent of the population and is one of the most common foot conditions that is treated by your podiatrist. Characterized by thick, disfigured, yellow Read More

• posted: Oct. 03, 2016
• Diabetic Foot Care

People with diabetes are prone to foot problems, often developing from a combination of poor circulation and nerve damage. Damage to the nerves in the legs and feet diminishes skin Read More

• posted: Sep. 16, 2016
• Corns,  Calluses

Corns and calluses are thick, hardened areas of skin that develop in response to your body's natural defense to repeated pressure or friction. While neither condition presents a long-term or Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2016
• Bunions

A bunion is an abnormal, bony prominence that develops on the joint at the base of your big toe. As the big toe joint becomes enlarged, it forces the toe Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2016
• Bone Spurs

Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, can occur anywhere in the skeletal system, and the feet are no exception. Bone spurs are simply overgrowths of bone, which most commonly form Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2016
• Athletes Foot

Athlete's foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin and is frequently seen in our office. Whether you've had it or not, it's important to understand Read More

• posted: Jun. 28, 2016

Welcome to Our Blog! South Jersey Foot and Ankle Specialists, LLC would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and useful postings about podiatric care and Read More