Thursday, February 28, 2008
CHILDREN’S SHOES
When selecting children's shoes, you should worry less about fashion and more about which shoes will provide the best protection and support for their growing feet.
Here are things to keep in mind when choosing your child's new shoes, courtesy of the American Podiatry Association:
Children don't need to wear shoes until they begin to walk -- at about 12 months to 15 months of age.
Choose shoes with a soft, flexible sole, such as sneakers.
Look for shoes that are wide enough to allow for growth. They should be big enough so that your child can wiggle the toes inside.
If your child frequently takes the shoes off, they may be uncomfortable. Look for any signs of discomfort such as blisters, redness or calluses on the feet.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
NEW ADVANCES IN VASCULAR FOOT DISEASE
Patients worried about losing a foot because their arteries are clogged now have a new option to save their legs … and their lives.
As many as 12 million people in the United States older than 50 have peripheral artery disease, or PAD. The condition results from a build-up of plaque in the artery walls. Many patients are at risk of losing their feet and legs. Now, there’s a new procedure to fix the problem.
"These blockages can cause pain when you walk or sometimes can lead to lack of circulation that's bad enough you can need amputations," Instead of bypassing the blocked artery with a vein from her other leg, we now use an artificial artery.
"It's like a blocked pipe. The plumber doesn’t have to go in and replace the pipes. Just have to get a new pipe around the blockage
Doctors sew the artificial artery right onto an open artery in the leg. It’s essentially a bypass procedure. Blood re-routes and travels through the new artery to get to the patient’s lower leg.
Another benefit -- the artificial artery contains a blood thinner medicine that prevents clots from forming.
This surgery is easier than standard methods because it requires smaller incisions. Some patients can walk within a week.
Doctors say this surgery is an ideal option for people who don’t have an available vein to reroute blood, either because it’s been used for something like heart surgery or because they have varicose veins.
As many as 12 million people in the United States older than 50 have peripheral artery disease, or PAD. The condition results from a build-up of plaque in the artery walls. Many patients are at risk of losing their feet and legs. Now, there’s a new procedure to fix the problem.
"These blockages can cause pain when you walk or sometimes can lead to lack of circulation that's bad enough you can need amputations," Instead of bypassing the blocked artery with a vein from her other leg, we now use an artificial artery.
"It's like a blocked pipe. The plumber doesn’t have to go in and replace the pipes. Just have to get a new pipe around the blockage
Doctors sew the artificial artery right onto an open artery in the leg. It’s essentially a bypass procedure. Blood re-routes and travels through the new artery to get to the patient’s lower leg.
Another benefit -- the artificial artery contains a blood thinner medicine that prevents clots from forming.
This surgery is easier than standard methods because it requires smaller incisions. Some patients can walk within a week.
Doctors say this surgery is an ideal option for people who don’t have an available vein to reroute blood, either because it’s been used for something like heart surgery or because they have varicose veins.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
HEEL PAIN
Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur)
Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate arch pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain.
Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the connective tissue that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the heel bone. Also called "heel spur syndrome," the condition can usually be successfully treated with conservative measures such as use of anti-inflammatory medications and ice packs, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, and physical therapy. New advances in foot surgery allows us to make a small incision on the bottom of the foot to which lengthens the ligament and allows for ambulation in normal shoes within 10 days in most cases.
Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate arch pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain.
Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the connective tissue that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the heel bone. Also called "heel spur syndrome," the condition can usually be successfully treated with conservative measures such as use of anti-inflammatory medications and ice packs, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, and physical therapy. New advances in foot surgery allows us to make a small incision on the bottom of the foot to which lengthens the ligament and allows for ambulation in normal shoes within 10 days in most cases.
Monday, February 25, 2008
ingrown nails
Ingrown Nails
Ingrown nails are nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the skin, often causing infection. They are frequently caused by improper nail trimming, but also by shoe pressure, injury, fungus infection, heredity, and poor foot structure.
Toenails should be trimmed straight across, slightly longer than the end of the toe, with toenail clippers.
If they become painful or infected, contact our office. We may remove the ingrown portion of the nail and if the condition reoccurs frequently, may permanently remove the nail.
Ingrown nails are nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the skin, often causing infection. They are frequently caused by improper nail trimming, but also by shoe pressure, injury, fungus infection, heredity, and poor foot structure.
Toenails should be trimmed straight across, slightly longer than the end of the toe, with toenail clippers.
If they become painful or infected, contact our office. We may remove the ingrown portion of the nail and if the condition reoccurs frequently, may permanently remove the nail.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Dr. Ted Cohen's Foot update
WINTER 2008
Hi everyone,
My Name is Dr.Ted Cohen and I am a Podiatrist in Las Vegas, Nevada. I have been in medicine since 1968 and a podiatrist since 1980. I hope that you will come back often to our site and enjoy our updated articles.
We are going to be updating you every week on the current advances in Foot health as well as wel as foot surgery.
Looking forward to all you participation in this Blog!
Thanks,
Dr. Ted
Hi everyone,
My Name is Dr.Ted Cohen and I am a Podiatrist in Las Vegas, Nevada. I have been in medicine since 1968 and a podiatrist since 1980. I hope that you will come back often to our site and enjoy our updated articles.
We are going to be updating you every week on the current advances in Foot health as well as wel as foot surgery.
Looking forward to all you participation in this Blog!
Thanks,
Dr. Ted
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