Effective Treatment and Prevention for Fungal Toenails

Fungal toenail infections are extremely common, and while they often begin subtly, they rarely stay mild. As the infection progresses, the toenail can become yellow or brown, thickened, brittle, and difficult to trim. Many patients also notice an unpleasant odor as the fungus feeds on keratin in the nail. Although fungal nails may not cause pain at first, advanced infections can make walking uncomfortable, lead to secondary skin issues, and become increasingly difficult to treat. Schedule a consultation with one of our podiatry offices because early evaluation is the key to preventing long term nail damage.

Think You’ve Broken Your Toe? Here’s What to Do Next

What Is a Fractured Toe? A fractured toe means there’s a break or crack in one of the small bones in your toe. Some fractures are simple (the bone stays in place), and others are more complex (the bone shifts or breaks in multiple spots). Either way, it needs attention to heal properly.

Maintaining Healthy Feet for Dancers

As any professional dancer knows, a strong, healthy body is essential to delivering exceptional performances. While dancers focus on flexibility, strength, and grace, one of the most important aspects often gets overlooked—foot health

Children and Fall Sports Injuries

Fall marks the beginning of the school sports season in New Jersey, including soccer, football, cross country, and cheerleading. Many young athletes return to high-impact activities after a summer of rest, putting them at greater risk for injury.

Beach Foot & Ankle Health Care Tips

There’s nothing quite like a sunny day at the beach. The sound of the waves, the feel of the sand between your toes, and the chance to unwind. But while beach trips are great for the soul, they can sometimes take a toll on your feet.

Managing Peripheral Neuropathy: Essential Foot Care for Diabetics

Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder where the nerves that extend from your spinal cord to your extremities (feet, legs, hands, and arms) are damaged. The nerves most commonly affected are those in the feet and legs, and when these nerves no longer function properly, it can result in pain, tingling, numbness, and even muscle weakness.

Don’t Let an Ingrown Toenail Slow You Down: Why You Should See a Podiatrist

At Tri County Foot & Ankle Center, we know how something as small as an ingrown toenail can cause big problems. If you’ve ever winced when putting on your shoes, avoided walking long distances, or felt a stabbing pain along the edge of your toenail, you’re not alone.

Gout’s Favorite Target: Your Feet

Why the foot? The feet—particularly the big toe—are naturally cooler than the rest of the body, making them an ideal spot for uric acid crystals to settle and solidify. Once they do, the pain is unmistakable.

Swollen Ankles During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an incredible journey filled with exciting milestones — baby kicks, nursery prep, and... swollen ankles? If you're expecting and notice your ankles and feet puffing up as your belly grows, you’re not alone. At Tri County Foot & Ankle Center, we often see expectant mothers navigating this very common concern.

Foot Surgery - Before and After

Having to undergo any type of surgery can make anyone nervous. It isn’t every day that you go to the doctor, receive an incision and have major work done to help your body function better than it was before.

Relief From Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Pain

Sometimes people do not take care of their bodies as well as they should. This goes double for the care of our feet. Because we use our feet so often, they are at higher risk for disorders, injuries and disease

History of Orthotics

One type of treatment that is widely used by podiatrists is orthotics. Orthotics is a broad term that has many other medical terms layered with it. Here is an overview of some of the basics of orthotics and what they mean.

Surgery for Forefoot Conditions

Each type of injury or condition requires a surgery specific to its type and cause. Here are some of the most common forefoot problems and some basic information about the surgeries that could relieve them.

Symptoms of PAD

After walking up a set of stairs, you stop a moment and look down. Something just doesn’t feel right. Your legs, hip and feet are cramped, cold, numb and weak. This has been happening more and more recently and you are stumped as to why. One disease could be the underlying cause of it all - peripheral artery disease.

What is Freiberg’s disease?

Freiberg’s disease affects the second metatarsal head (the bone before the big toe) in which a portion or all of the metatarsal head loses its structural integrity.

Can Adult Flat Feet Be Corrected?

Is it possible for get relief for flat feet pain for adults? Having untreated flat feet doesn't cause problems for most people. Unfortunately, flat feet may cause foot or ankle pain for many of people. The modification in foot placement to avoid foot arch pain can also cause alignment problems and pain with your knees, hips, and back also. Flat feet left untreated may also lead to more foot issues like bunion or hammertoe conditions. Make an appointment with our podiatrist for a comprehensive examination.

Heal a Heel Spur

What is a Heel Spur? A heel spur is a protruding growth of calcite deposits that form as your body responds to abnormal rubbing and pressure.

Foot Cancer Causes

Some people think since their feet or ankles don’t usually much sun or ultraviolet light exposure, they don’t have to worry about getting foot related skin cancer.

DIabetes Numbness In Feet

Your nervous system provides the sensory and motor information that your muscles and other bodily systems need to operate. When your nerves' function is compromised, it can cause a tingling, burning, and numbing sensation in your extremities, with the feet frequently being affected.

How to Get Rid Of Warts

Warts can mimic other skin conditions and can be difficult to identify and treat appropriately. It is especially true for plantar warts that often grow hidden under thick skin on the bottom of your foot. The only visible sign is just a small bump under the skin, but plantar warts can be extremely painful when you put weight on your foot.

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