Fax: (239) 692-9436
Tel: 239-430-3668Medical nail care
What is medical nail care? Many people are surprised to learn that insurance — including Medicare — will often pay for a physician to trim your toenails and reduce calluses when you have certain medical conditions. It is considered medically necessary care, not cosmetic, because for at-risk patients a small nick while cutting a nail […]
Achilles tendon pain or gout?
Most people would associate gout with the big toe joint pain or the ankle , knee joint redness or swelling. Some patients will present with Achilles tendon insertional pain, where the Achilles insert into the heel bone in the back of the heel. How to tell the difference? There are not clear cut way but […]
Dr. Timm and Dr. Fahim updates
Dr. Timm’s update, he is back home up north in upstate NY with his young family. Both daughters are doing well and he has adjusted to the cold of upstate NY. Wishing him well and a happy family up north. Dr. Fahim returned back to the Cleveland area to be with is family. Both […]
When not to cut your toenails
Cutting your own toenails seems simple — but for some patients it is genuinely dangerous. If you have certain medical conditions, a single accidental nick can lead to bleeding, a wound that won’t heal, and a serious infection. Here is when you should let a podiatrist handle nail and callus care, and why insurance usually […]
Diabetic Education & Instructions
High glucose AKA “sugars” can severely affect your Blood flow, Skin, & Nerves. High Glucose causes your arteries to change from supple elastic tubes to hard/narrow pipes which significantly decreases your blood flow to your legs, feet, & toes. High Glucose causes skin to lose elasticity and becomes more rigid which causes friction & forms […]
Treatment Options for Ankle Sprain
An ankle sprain refers tearing of the strong ligaments that support the ankle. This is a very common injury that happens when the ankle ligaments stretch beyond their limits and tear. Ankle sprains can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on how much damage there is to the ligaments. Grading of Ankle Sprains Grading […]
All About Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains happen when the strong ligaments supporting the ankle stretch beyond their limits, resulting in tears. They can be mild to severe, depending on the damage to the ligaments. Ankle sprains are very common foot injuries that occur among people of all ages. Statistics on Ankle Sprains 1. Approximately 1 million ankle injuries occur […]
What You Need to Know About Ankle Popping
Why Does My Ankle Pop? The popping or cracking sound you hear on your ankles in the morning is just the snapping and stretching of the tissue lining your joints. Many factors can cause ankle popping. Most often, the popping is of little concern. However, ankle popping with accompanying pain, swelling, or instability is not […]
Diabetes and Foot Problems
People with diabetes have an increased risk of foot ulcers. A number of other foot problems can occur in people with diabetes such as corns, calluses, bunions, hammertoes, fungal infections, ingrown toenails, and skin dryness. A lot of these problems can be prevented with controlled blood sugar levels and appropriate foot care. Why do diabetics […]
Common Signs and Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
DVT in the right leg with swelling and redness[/caption]Deep Vein Thrombosis, also known as DVT, is a blood clot that develops in a deep vein in the body, usually in the large veins in the lower legs and th ighs. A clot that develops in the deep veins can cause life-threatening complications and thus should […]
