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• posted: Apr. 19, 2019
• Ingrown Nails

Swelling, reddened flesh, shooting pain, and pus are just some of the incredibly uncomfortable symptoms of having an ingrown toenail. Although this condition can sometimes be successfully treated through home Read More

• posted: Apr. 03, 2019
• Ingrown Toenails,  plantar fasciitis,  Diabetic foot care

The human foot and ankle contain 33 joints, 26 bones and over 100 tendons, ligaments and muscles. While all of these parts of the foot should work together, there are Read More

• posted: Mar. 21, 2019
• Foot Injuries

An unexpected fall or twist can result in an injury of the foot or ankle, such as a sprain or strain. Immediate first aid can help prevent complications, reduce pain Read More

• posted: Mar. 08, 2019
• Heel Pain,  plantar fasciitis

Is heel pain keeping you down? Pain that occurs following an injury or early in an illness may play a protective role, warning us about the damage we have suffered. So Read More

• posted: Feb. 27, 2019
• Corns,  Calluses,  hammertoe

Wearing shoes can become a painful experience if you suffer from hammertoes. Luckily, your Danbury, New Milford and Plainville, CT, podiatrists, Drs. Joseph Treadwell, Christian Davis, and Rihamary Jimenez of Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2019
• Corns

Many people think corns and calluses are the same thing, but there are differences. A corn is smaller than a callus, and has a hard center which is surrounded by Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2019
• Achilles Tendonitis

Heel pain is one of the most common complaints a podiatrist hears about from patients. If you are dealing with heel pain above the heel bone then you could be Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2019
• Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin and is frequently seen in our office. Whether you've had it or not, it's important to understand Read More

• posted: Jan. 04, 2019
• Bunions

That large, bony bump by the side of your big toe is probably a bunion. So, should you seek treatment? If you want to eliminate the bunion, seeking treatment from a Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2019
• Crush,  Crush Injury

What is a Crush Injury? Have a foot crush injury? A crush injury occurs when pressure or force is put on a body part. A foot crush injury may cause pain, Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2018
• Sprained Ankle

A sprained ankle can occur when the ankle twists in an unnatural way. If you have sustained an ankle sprain, it is best to have a podiatrist examine it. Injured Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2018
• Sesamoid

What is Sesamoiditis? Sesamoids are small bones that are only connected to tendons or surrounded in muscle. This only appears in a few places in the body, one of which is Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 2018
• Ingrown Toenail

Ingrown toenails may begin mildly but can quickly go from bad to worse. This frustrating and painful condition can affect anyone and cause significant issues. Unlike other foot-related conditions, which Read More

• posted: Nov. 05, 2018
• Heel Pain

Your heel hurts so much in the morning you dread putting your feet on the floor. However, it feels somewhat better as you get up, move around and go about Read More

• posted: Nov. 02, 2018
• Toenail Fungus

Treating toenail fungus Toenail fungus--it's one of the most common podiatric problems children, teens, and adults have. Causing thickened, yellow, brittle nails, onychomycosis (the medical name for toenail fungus) spreads easily Read More