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• posted: Sep. 15, 2023
• Irving M. Luftig, BSC, DPM
• Bunions,  Bunion

Bunions are a common problem. In fact, over half of the women in the United States have developed a bunion at some point, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Read More

• posted: Jan. 23, 2023
• Bunions,  Diabetes,  Hammertoes,  Ingrown toenails,  Fungal toenail,  Plantar fasciitis,  Heel pain,  Lateral ankle instability,  Sprained Ankles,  strained ankles,  Rheumatoid arthritis,  Osteoarthritis

Your podiatrist is a foot and ankle specialist who can treat a wide variety of foot, ankle, and toe conditions. Your ankles, feet, and toes perform important functions helping you Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2022
• Bunions

If you have a hard, bony lump on the side of your big toe, it’s probably a bunion. Bunions are caused by a genetic bone deformity which makes your big Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2022
• Bunions

Find out how to get your bunion pain under control and when to see a podiatrist. A bunion is a painful foot deformity that warrants turning to a podiatrist to learn Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2022
• Bunions

Have you been diagnosed with a bunion? A bunion is a common foot deformity that if left untreated can cause significant pain, swelling, structural changes and even trouble walking. Of Read More

• posted: Jul. 14, 2020
• Bunions

If you’re dealing with a bunion then you know that this pain is no joke. If you’re dealing with a throbbing, aching pain at the base of your big toe Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2019
• Bunions

With the ability to cause nagging discomfort throughout the day and prohibit daily movements as simple as walking, bunions can quickly turn from a barely noticeable bump on your toe, Read More

• posted: May 01, 2018
• Bunions

What is a Bunion? Are you dealing with a bunion? A bunion is a protrusion of the bone at the base of the big toe. While a bunion may seem like Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2017
• Bunions

A bunion is an abnormal, bony prominence that develops on the joint at the base of your big toe. As the big toe joint becomes enlarged, it forces the toe Read More