A podiatrist is a foot and ankle doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the ankles, feet, and toes. A podiatrist is a medical doctor who receives additional education beyond medical school.
When you choose a podiatrist, it’s important to consider a few important factors. You want a podiatrist who:
Is compassionate and caring, taking the time to answer any questions and concerns you have
Provides all of the latest treatments and techniques to help you and your feet feel better
Is located near you, so you can access foot and ankle care easily, right when you need it
A podiatrist provides diagnosis and treatment for conditions affecting your ankles, feet, and toes. Common conditions your podiatrist treats include:
Lateral ankle instability
Ankle sprains
Ankle fractures
Achille’s tendon injuries
Foot fractures
Plantar fasciitis
Bunions
Heel pain
Fallen arches
Hammertoe
Ingrown toenail
Fungal toenail
Broken toes
For these conditions, your podiatrist may recommend non-invasive treatments like these:
Custom orthotics, to help provide support and cushioning
Anti-inflammatory medication to reduce inflammation, swelling and pain
Laser therapy to kill bacteria and fungi causing infection
Antibiotics to kill underlying bacteria causing infection
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy to dissolve hard deposits causing heel pain
Splints, casts, walking boots and other assistive devices to relieve stress while your injury heals
A podiatrist can also perform surgery to:
Remove a bunion
Remove part or all of an ingrown toenail
Realign your foot, toe, or ankle
Repair torn ligaments and tendons
Chronic conditions can also affect your feet, ankles, and toes. A podiatrist is an expert at providing ongoing foot, ankle, and toe care for:
Diabetes
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
When you suffer from a medical condition or injury involving your ankles, feet, or toes, talk with your podiatrist near you. Call Drs. Keith Rosenthal, Julian Sansone, and Matthew Blutfield at The Foot And Ankle Center. They have two convenient podiatry offices near you in Howell Township, NJ, and Brick, NJ, to help you and your feet. You can reach them in Howell Township by calling (732) 833-2800, or in Brick, NJ, by calling (732) 477-0441, so call today.