A little known structure of the human body is the sesamoid. Sesamoids are tiny bones that are embedded in tendons. They only occur in a few places in the body. In the foot, two of them are found on the underside at the base of...
Super Bowl 50 wasn’t just a victory for Peyton Manning and the Broncos over the Panthers, it was also a personal victory for Manning over a foot condition that plagues many of our patients at Great Neck Family Foot Care: plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia...
Foot cancer is not often discussed, but your feet are susceptible to cancer much like the other parts of your body. At Great Neck Family Foot Care, we want our patients to be aware of the cancers that can affect the feet. Our podiatrist Bayside...
It started it with a little itchiness and some dry skin, not unusual in the winter with the heat blasting. As the days have gone on, however, the dryness has increased. In some areas your skin is red and scaly. What’s going on? Dry, itchy...
One of the more common conditions that we treat at Great Neck Family Foot Care is warts. Warts are caused by a virus which, when it penetrates the skin, causes a raised, fleshy bump to form. Warts can occur on the toes, bottoms or any...
Have you started experiencing sharp pains in the ball of your foot between your arch and your toes? Is the pain worse when you are walking or doing another activity on your feet? Have you noticed a callus forming under the joint of one or...
How Can Our Podiatrist Bayside NY Help You? The ankles are two of the most important joints in your body. They are responsible for bearing most of your body weight, allowing for movements such as walking and running. That is why when you begin to suspect...
At Great Neck Family Foot Care, many patients tell us that the cold and damp days of winter make their arthritis worse. Arthritis is a disease that affects the joints. Your feet each have over 30 joints—making them a prime target for this disorder. Arthritis...
It’s estimated that 1 in 10 adults will get a fungal toenail infection or, as it’s known by its medical name, onychomycosis, at some point in their lifetime. The fungi that cause the infection are found in warm, damp places like public swimming pools, gyms,...
Temperatures are dropping and with the cold winter weather comes some foot problems that you should be aware of. At Great Neck Family Foot Care we want our patients to be proactive in taking care of their feet. Here are the top 4 foot concerns...
