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May
18

How Can Artery Disease Affect Feet?

Your feet are farther away from your heart than any other part of the body. This means that the blood your heart pumps through your arteries has to travel the greatest distance to keep your feet healthy. It also means that when problems develop in the arteries that deliver blood to your lower extremities, such as plaque buildup that narrows the arteries and limits blood flow, it can cause severe damage to your feet.

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is the condition that results from decreased blood circulation in the extremities, including feet. That decrease can be caused by hypertension, or high blood pressure, that causes cholesterol and plaque to accumulate in blood vessels. Similarly, coronary artery disease, in which cholesterol blocks the arteries that lead to the heart, can also cause PVD.

PVD can reduce or block the blood supply to the feet. Without sufficient circulating blood, your feet are vulnerable to a whole host of problems, including the development of ulcerations (open wounds on the skin) that can necessitate amputation.

People with diabetes are particularly prone to problems with blood circulation in the feet, with PVD 20 times more common in people with diabetes than those without diabetes.

You should visit your podiatrist if you experience any of the following leg, foot, and ankle symptoms associated with PVD:

  • Muscle cramps in the legs and feet, particularly when exercising
  • Legs are painful and get tired easily
  • Sores on the feet or legs 
  • Changes to the color of your feet
  • Changes in the temperature of your feet
  • Hair loss on your legs and feet

Diagnosing PVD

At your appointment with your podiatrist, he or she will take your vital signs in addition to thoroughly examining your feet for signs of circulation issues. This exam will also involve checking the pulses in your feet and/or the measurement of the ankle brachial index, in which blood pressure cuffs along with a Doppler probe can help determine the strength of the pulse in the foot

The hypertension that often leads to PVD can be controlled with prescription medication, and exercise and a healthy diet can also help lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of the severe consequences of this common condition. 

JAWSpodiatry: Your South Florida Foot & Ankle Specialists

At JAWSpodiatry in Hollywood, Florida, we use the most advanced, effective, and non-invasive techniques to reduce pain and speed recovery for people suffering from foot and ankle problems. If you’d like to learn more about our innovative treatments, our skilled and caring podiatrists, and our attentive and professional staff, please call us today at (954) 922-7333 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

May
11

Arch Pain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Given how central the arches of our feet are to mobility, strength, and balance, it’s no surprise that arch pain is a frequent and common problem. There are several reasons why people develop pain in their arches, and those reasons play a significant role in how to treat and relieve the condition.

What Causes Arch Pain?

The arch runs along the bottom of the foot between the heel and ball. It is comprised of ligaments, tendons, and bones that all work together to help us bear weight, stabilize our movements, keep us balanced, and absorb shock.

Injuries or trauma to the foot are often the sources of arch pain. But other structural issues, like high or low arches, can arise over time that lead to arch pain. Some of the most common non-injury causes of arch pain include:

  • Aging
  • Overuse
  • Obesity
  • Neurological conditions
  • Overpronation (first striking the ground with the outer side of the heel when walking)
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Cavus foot
  • Flat feet
  • Fallen arches

Symptoms of Arch Pain

Obviously, pain in the arch itself is a fundamental symptom of the condition. But that pain and discomfort can expand and radiate to adjacent areas such as the:

  • Heel
  • Ball of foot
  • Top of foot
  • Hips
  • Legs
  • Knees
  • Back
  • Ankles

For some folks, arch pain is the most intense first thing in the morning. Most people, however, experience more pain when engaging in activities that use their feet, like standing, walking, or running.

Treatment Options for Arch Pain

In many cases, home remedies like anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications, as well as stretching exercises, can do a good job alleviating arch pain.

When such in-home efforts fail to provide relief, you should consult with a podiatrist. After a thorough examination of your foot and a diagnosis of the cause of your pain, they may recommend one or more of the following treatment options:

  • Physical therapy
  • Night splints
  • Braces
  • Casts
  • Cortisone injections
  • Prescription pain relievers (prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications)
  • Custom orthotics, support shoes, or inserts

Arch Pain? Call the Foot and Ankle Specialists at JAWSpodiatry Today

At JAWSpodiatry in Hollywood, Florida, we utilize the most advanced and non-invasive techniques to reduce pain and speed recovery for individuals suffering from foot and ankle problems, including arch pain. If you’d like to learn more about the innovative and effective treatments we provide or how we can help you with your foot and ankle issues, please call us today at (954) 922-7333 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

Apr
27

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Like the more well-known carpal tunnel syndrome, which is caused by pressure that damages nerves in the hand, tarsal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition involving repeated pressure that results in damage to the tibial nerve near the ankle.

Specifically, tarsal tunnel syndrome develops when constant pressure compresses the tibial nerve. The tibial nerve runs through the tarsal tunnel, a narrow passageway inside your ankle bound by bone and soft tissue. Fortunately, the pain and discomfort caused by tarsal tunnel syndrome can usually be resolved without the need for surgery, so long as you seek diagnosis and treatment soon after symptoms arise. If left untreated, this progressive condition can cause permanent nerve damage.

Symptoms

Since the symptoms of tarsal tunnel syndrome mirror other common foot and ankle problems, you will need an examination by your podiatrist to know whether you have the condition. However, you may be suffering from tarsal tunnel syndrome if you experience any of the following symptoms:

  • Tingling or burning that feels similar to an electrical shock
  • Numbness
  • Pain, including shooting pain

Typically, individuals feel symptoms on the inside of the ankle and/or on the bottom of the foot. Symptoms may occur in just one spot, or they may extend to the heel, arch, toes, or calf.

Causes

Anything that puts consistent pressure on the posterior tibial nerve can lead to the development of tarsal tunnel syndrome. This can include:

  • Flat feet. The outward tilting of the heel that occurs with fallen arches can strain and compress the nerve.
  • Crowded tunnel. When an enlarged or abnormal structure such as a varicose vein, swollen tendon, ganglion cyst, or arthritic bone spur takes up space within the tarsal tunnel, it can compress the nerve.
  • Injury or trauma. Inflammation and swelling after an injury such as an ankle sprain can result in compression of the nerve.
  • Systemic diseases. Swelling caused by diseases like diabetes or arthritis can cause nerve compression.

Treatment

A combination of at-home treatments, medication, or other non-invasive treatments usually offer relief from pain and can effectively address problems caused by tarsal tunnel syndrome, including:

  • Rest. To stop any further damage and help healing.
  • Ice. Apply an ice pack to the affected area for 20 minutes at a time using a thin towel or washcloth between the skin and the ice.
  • Anti-inflammatory medications. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, can pain and inflammation.
  • Immobilization. A cast that restricts movement of the foot can help the nerve and surrounding tissue heal.
  • Physical therapy. Ultrasound therapy, exercises, and other physical therapy modalities can reduce symptoms.
  • Injection therapy. Injections of a local anesthetic can relieve pain relief, and corticosteroid injections can help treat inflammation.
  • Custom orthotics devices. 
  • Supportive shoes.

We Can Relieve Your Tarsal Tunnel Pain!

As noted, a proper diagnosis is required in order to effectively treat the pain and discomfort caused by tarsal tunnel syndrome. The experienced and skilled podiatrists at JAWSpodiatry in Hollywood, Florida can identify the source of your pain and implement a range of conservative and non-invasive treatment approaches. Please contact us today at (954) 922-7333 to schedule a consultation.

Apr
20

Athlete’s Foot: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

If you develop athlete’s foot, you are not alone. An estimated 70% of Americans will deal with the condition at some point in their lives. But you don’t need to be an athlete to get athlete’s foot. All you need is some warm, moist surfaces and lots of other bare feet walking on those surfaces to get this uncomfortable and contagious condition. The good news is that there are easy ways you can minimize your chances of athlete’s foot and effective treatments if you do.

Causes of Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot got its name because it was a common condition among athletes who share locker rooms and showers. Those environments, and other ones where people often walk around in bare feet on moist surfaces (think poolside), are fertile grounds for the development and spread of the fungus which is the culprit behind athlete’s foot.

Athlete’s foot fungus belongs to a group of fungi called dermatophytes, which also cause jock itch and ringworm. These fungi love closed, warm, moist environments and feed on keratin, a protein found in hair, nails, and skin.

If you walk barefoot on a wet surface that someone with athlete’s foot has also walked on with their bare feet, you can easily contract the fungus. Athlete’s foot spreads through direct contact with the infection and by skin particles left on towels, shoes, or floors. As such, athlete’s foot is a contagious condition.

Symptoms of Athlete’s Foot

Common symptoms of athlete’s foot include:

  • Skin inflammation
  • A white, scaly rash with a red base
  • Itching
  • Burning
  • Peeling
  • A slight odor

Athlete’s Foot Treatment

Fortunately, over-the-counter anti-fungal sprays and creams can help clear up most cases of athlete’s foot. In more severe cases, prescription anti-fungal medications prescriptions such as ketoconazole or sulconazole may be needed. If a secondary bacterial infection develops, an antibiotic may also be recommended. Your podiatrist can evaluate your condition and suggest the best course of treatment.

Athlete’s Foot Prevention

Dirty and moist environments are where athlete’s foot fungus and other fungi thrive. That’s why you want to minimize your contact with surfaces in such conditions as much as possible. Keep your feet clean, scrub them with soap and water when you shower, and make sure you thoroughly dry them off. Pay particular attention to the area between your toes.

If you do walk barefoot in a wet environment, such as poolside or in a locker room, be extra vigilant about getting that moisture off your feet as soon as you can. Better still, wear flip-flops or shower shoes in these areas to keep your feet from touching what is essentially a fungi playground. Additionally, do not share shoes or socks with others.

JAWSpodiatry: Hollywood, Florida Foot and Ankle Specialists

The experienced and skilled podiatrists at JAWSpodiatry in Hollywood, Florida can help you keep your feet healthy and get you back on your feet when problems arise. If you have athlete’s foot concerns or questions, please contact us today at (954) 922-7333 to schedule a consultation.

Apr
13

Who is Prone to Cuboid Syndrome?

Anyone can develop cuboid syndrome, a condition that causes pain on the lateral side (outside) of the foot. While the mild sprains and ankle injuries that can lead to cuboid syndrome occur more frequently in athletes and others, like ballet dancers, who make a lot of repetitive or sudden movements, several other risk factors can make individuals more prone to the condition.

What Is Cuboid Syndrome?

Cuboid syndrome develops when the joint and ligaments near the foot’s cuboid bone are injured or torn. This can cause your cuboid bone to evert (moves outward) from your foot while your heel bone, or calcaneus, inverts (moves inward) from your foot. In turn, this can dislocate one or both bones or fracture nearby ligaments.

Some of the foot injuries commonly connected with cuboid syndrome include twisted ankles, missteps, or moving from one side to the other in one’s gait.

Symptoms of Cuboid Syndrome

Pain on your foot’s lateral side (the side with your little toe) is perhaps the most common symptom of cuboid syndrome. Putting weight on the lateral side of your foot may make the pain feel sharper, as may pushing on the arch of your foot. Cuboid syndrome pain can also spread to other parts of your foot if and when you stand on the front of your toes.

Other cuboid syndrome symptoms can include:

  • redness near the injured area
  • loss of mobility in the ankle or lateral side of the foot
  • weakness of the toes on the foot’s lateral side
  • tenderness of the lateral side of your foot or your leg
  • swelling near the dislocated ligaments or the ankle caused by fluid buildup

Risk Factors That Can Make You Prone to Cuboid Syndrome

As noted, the actions and movement repeatedly engaged in by athletes and dancers (sudden jumping, running, or moving from side to side) increase the risk of cuboid syndrome injury. Additional factors that can make you more prone to the condition include:

  • being overweight or obese
  • wearing shoes that are too tight or lack sufficient support
  • not stretching your foot correctly before exercising
  • failing to rest your foot long enough before restarting physical activity
  • walking, running, or engaging in physical activity on surfaces that aren’t flat
  • fracturing a bone connected to the cuboid

JAWSpodiatry Can Help With Cuboid Syndrome Injuries

While you can try to relieve the pain and swelling caused by cuboid syndrome through rest, ice, compression, and elevation (the RICE method), it may not be enough to fully resolve the issue. In such cases, the experienced and skilled podiatrists at JAWSpodiatry in Hollywood, Florida can help with several conservative and non-invasive approaches. Please contact us today at (954) 922-7333 to schedule a consultation.

Mar
30

Stretches for Your Ankles at Home

With every step, stride, or jump, your ankles take something of a beating. This is especially true for joggers, runners, and other athletes. Ankles and their surrounding muscles surrounding them are under constant stress with impacts, pressure, and movements that make ankles particularly prone to painful and debilitating injuries.

If you want to reduce the chances of suffering an ankle injury or if you need to manage any ankle pain or discomfort you already have, stretching your ankles is a great way to do it. Better still, these at-home stretches are easy and take very little of your time.

Here are some quick and simple ankle stretches that can keep you in stride:

Towel / Rope / Belt Stretch

  • Find a rope, towel, belt, or other household object that has limited elasticity.
  • With both legs stretched out in front of you, sit in a comfortable place with your back as straight as possible.
  • Place the object across your foot and gently pull your foot towards your torso, only using your arm muscles.
  • Hold steady for 30 seconds, and then do this stretch five times on each foot every day.

Bent Knee Wall Stretch

  • Lean against a solid wall with your arms outstretched.
  • Move one foot forward while keeping the other back.
  • Then, slightly bend your back knee until you can feel the stretch in the back of that calf.
  • Hold for 30 seconds and do three sets of 10, three times a day.

Standing Calf Stretch

  • Place one of your feet at a 45-degree angle against a wall, keeping the other foot firmly planted on the ground.
  • Lean into the wall until you start to feel the stretch in your lower calf.
  • Hold this stretch for 30 seconds.
  • Repeat three times per set, twice a day.

Toe Extension Stretch

  • Gently grab your toes and pull them upwards towards your body.
  • Hold the stretch for 30 seconds.
  • Repeat this stretch three times per set, doing one set per session, and two sessions per day. 

JAWSpodiatry: Your Partners in Foot and Ankle Health

The stretches listed above are effective ways to minimize the chances of injury as well as any pain you are experiencing. You can also keep your ankles and feet healthy by partnering with the specialists at JAWSpodiatry in Hollywood, Florida.  We use the most advanced and effective techniques to reduce pain, speed recovery, and improve performance for individuals dealing with foot and ankle problems.

If you’d like to learn more about our innovative and effective treatments or how we can help you with your foot and ankle concerns, please call us today at (954) 922-7333 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

Mar
23

How to Recognize and Treat Lower Extremity Gout

One of the oldest known medical conditions, gout remains an intensely painful and debilitating condition that affects millions of Americans every year. While gout can manifest itself in various parts of the body, it is most common in the lower extremities, especially the big toe. As awful as gout can feel, however, it can usually be effectively treated, with pain and other symptoms receding in a relatively short time.

What Is Gout? 

Our blood contains a substance called uric acid that is usually eliminated in urine. Gout develops when the body overproduces, or has difficulty getting rid of, uric acid which then builds-up and crystallizes in tissues or joints. The body’s inflammatory reaction to these crystals is what causes the pain and swelling that define gout.

Approximately five to six million Americans and about one to two percent of the world’s population suffer from gout, which develops more in men than women, especially as they get older.

Gout most often develops in the big toe. Being farthest from the heart, the big toe is the coolest part of our bodies. Uric acid is more likely to crystallize at cooler temperatures, which is why the big toe is the most frequent location of the condition.

Symptoms and Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Gout

The primary symptoms that may indicate that you have gout include:

  • Sudden, intense pain that often develops in the middle of the night or upon getting up
  • Inflammation, redness, swelling, and warmth over the affected joint

A podiatrist can evaluate your condition and determine whether you have gout by conducting a thorough examination of your foot, which may include lab tests and x-rays. Your doctor may also ask you about your family history as well as questions about your lifestyle habits. That is because of the risk factors that increase the odds of developing gout, which include:

  • Family history
  • Kidney disease
  • Obesity
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Dehydration
  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • A diet high in purines, such as from red meat and seafood
  • Metabolic syndrome

Treatment For Lower Extremity Gout

Often, conservative approaches are all that are needed to resolve gout and its associated symptoms. This includes:

  • Prescription medications to treat pain, swelling, and inflammation.
  • Dietary changes that reduce consumption of foods high in purines as well as the avoidance of alcohol.
  • Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water and other (non-alcoholic) fluids.
  • Immobilizing and elevating the affected foot. 

If these treatments fail to provide relief, or if repeated episodes of gout pain continue to develop, surgery may ultimately be needed to fully address the buildup of uric acid and prevent arthritic damage to the joint.  

Gout Pain? We Can Help. Call JAWSpodiatry Today.

If you are dealing with pain, swelling, or other issues related to gout, the experienced and caring podiatrists at JAWSpodiatry can help. Located in Hollywood, Florida, we employ the most advanced and non-invasive techniques to reduce foot and ankle pain and speed recovery. Please call us today at (954) 922-7333 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

Feb
10

Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes and Feet

Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes and Feet

Every day, tens of millions of Americans face the challenge of managing and living with diabetes. This is no small task. Monitoring and controlling blood sugar levels and other aspects of the condition require a lot of work. Those who can’t or don’t have a good handle on their diabetes put themselves at risk for severe and tragic consequences.

Diabetes leaves the body vulnerable to a host of other serious health issues, including potentially catastrophic foot problems. The damage that diabetes can do to your feet can ultimately necessitate amputation or even be deadly. During the colder temperatures of winter, even here in South Florida, those with diabetes need to be even more vigilant and aggressive in protecting their feet from potential complications of the condition.

How Does Diabetes Put Your Feet At Risk?

Diabetes restricts blood flow to the legs and feet, which makes it harder for the body to heal any foot injuries. During cold weather, the lack of blood flow to the extremities can also ultimately lead to frostbite.

The nerve damage that diabetes often causes can lead to the inability to feel pain, which is how our bodies typically alert us to problems. In turn, this may keep a person with diabetes from realizing they have developed a foot ulcer, infection, fungus, or other issues. As such, if someone with diabetes has a foot condition that needs immediate medical attention, they may not realize it or seek treatment until well after it becomes severe.

Without Care and Vigilance, Amputation Is a Very Real Possibility

Diabetic foot problems can become so extreme that the only effective treatment is amputation. About 73,000 adult diabetics had a foot or leg amputated in 2010 alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People with diabetes 45 years old and up are ten times more likely to have a foot or leg amputated than people of the same age without diabetes.

Preventing Diabetic Foot Problems

As scary as those possibilities are, the good news is that people living with diabetes can take some simple and common-sense steps to significantly reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes-associated foot ailments.

The number one thing you can do to prevent diabetic foot problems is to carefully inspect your feet every single day. Look closely at the top and bottom of each foot, and check between your toes using a magnifying glass or mirror if you need to. Keep your eyes peeled for crack, cuts, blisters, redness, nail discoloration, or swelling. If you see any such problems, set up an appointment with your podiatrist as soon as you can.

If you have diabetes, make the following habits part of your foot care regimen as well:

  • Wash your feet every day with mild soap and lukewarm water, paying particular attention to the areas between your toes. Make sure to dry your feet and toes thoroughly and use talcum powder to keep them dry.
  • Stop smoking
  • Wear clean, dry socks at all times, including to bed if your feet get cold at night
  • Wear shoes that do not cause friction or irritation
  • Add these diabetes superfoods to your diet
  • Keep the blood flowing to your feet by elevating them when sitting, wiggling your toes and moving your ankles up and down at various times throughout the day
  • See a podiatrist at least once every year for a complete foot examination

JAWSpodiatry: Your Partners in Diabetic Foot Health

The experienced and skilled podiatrists at JAWSpodiatry in Hollywood, Florida can help individuals with diabetes keep their feet healthy and address problems should they arise. Our exceptional foot and ankle specialists and friendly staff welcome the opportunity to provide you with the highest degree of care in our welcoming, comfortable offices. Please contact us today at (954) 922-7333 to schedule a consultation.

Jan
20

How to Prevent and Control Blisters on Your Feet

How to Prevent and Control Blisters on Your Feet

Like most folks, you’ve likely had at least one experience with blisters on your feet. It probably happened when you started wearing a new pair of shoes or insisted on wearing footwear that never fit correctly and irritated your skin every time you wore them.

No matter how or why you developed a foot blister, you know that they can be painful and debilitating. They can make every step an excruciating ordeal, they’re prone to infection, and they are unattractive. As with any health issue, the best cure for foot blisters is to prevent them from developing in the first place.

Blister Prevention

The key to preventing blisters is to prevent the chafing that leads to their development. Here are three ways you can keep chafing to a minimum and reduce the chances of getting a foot blister

  • Wear good socks and shoes. Protection equals prevention. Choose nylon or moisture-wicking socks and wear two pairs if needed. Equally important, make sure your shoes fit correctly and are neither too loose or too tight
  • Use soft bandages. For areas like your ankle that are starting to chafe, securely apply an adhesive moleskin or other soft bandage.
  • Apply powder or petroleum jelly to chafing areas. These products can help reduce friction when your skin rubs together with your footwear.

Blister Control

If, despite all your preventative efforts, you are hobbled with a painful foot blister, you’ll want that blister to heal up as soon as possible. Here are three ways to control the problem that will help get you back on comfortable feet:

  • “Tent” the blister. Put a bandage over your blister to reduce the chances of infection and reduce irritation from shoes or socks. But be careful not to suffocate the blister; it needs air to heal properly. Allow the blister breath while still protecting it by “tenting” the bandage over the blister. Apply the bandage’s adhesive parts closer together than you usually would so that its cushion forms a protective tent over the wound. When you are at home with your shoes off, take the dressing off, apply some antibacterial ointment and let the blister breathe even more.
  • Apply green tea. Green tea’s anti-oxidant qualities make it much more than a soothing beverage. Green tea can reduce inflammation and put an extra charge into the body’s healing powers. To treat a blister, don’t drink the tea, but instead apply it directly to the blister itself. Brew three bags of green tea in boiling water, add a teaspoon of baking soda, let the brew cool, and soak your blister in it. If the blister is an area too difficult to soak, instead soak some gauze in the brew and then apply the dressing to the blister.
  • Don’t mess with it. Don’t pick at your blister or you increase your risk of infection. Instead, let the blister pop on its own or use a sterilized sewing needle to open the blister near its lowest part so the fluid can drain. Cover it with antibiotic ointment and a bandage so it can safely heal.

Call the Hollywood, Florida Foot and Ankle Specialists at JAWSpodiatry

If you have a chronic problem with blisters or have a blister that has become infected, we can help. The experienced and skilled podiatrists at JAWSpodiatry in Hollywood, Florida are a growing team of exceptional medical professionals who offer the highest degree of care in a welcoming, comfortable environment. Please contact us today at (954) 922-7333 to schedule a consultation.

Jan
13

A Simple Guide to Plantar Warts

A Simple Guide to Plantar Warts

Warts are an unattractive, annoying, and embarrassing development no matter where they appear on your body. But when warts show up on the bottom of your feet – called plantar warts – all the pressure you put on them when standing or walking can make warts downright painful and make every step an uncomfortable experience. While plantar warts can sometimes clear up on their own, many cases require professional treatment to resolve fully. The good news is that we can help you get rid of plantar warts quickly, safely, and painlessly at JAWSpodiatry.

What Causes Plantar Warts?

Like all warts, plantar warts grow on the soles or bottom of your feet because of a virus that works its way through the skin through tiny cuts or scrapes – primarily the human papillomavirus (HPV). As with other contagious foot conditions like athlete’s foot, plantar warts are often spread through wet environments and surfaces like swimming pools, locker rooms, and showers.

Plantar warts appear like small, bumpy growths that sometimes have tiny black dots on the surface. A callus may build up over the wart as well.

Treatment for Plantar Warts

Over-the-counter remedies for plantar warts, such as topical treatments with salicylic acid in the form of ointments, gels, or lotions, only work about 50% of the time. When these efforts don’t work, a great option is cryotherapy performed by an experienced podiatrist.

Safe, effective, painless, and non-invasive, cryotherapy involves applying extreme cold to the targeted tissue to resolve troublesome foot issues like plantar warts.

Cryotherapy treatment freezes and kills the tissue to destroy warts. Because the liquid we use is extremely cold, we sometimes also apply a numbing agent to keep our patients more comfortable. We then use a probe, spray, or cotton swab to administer the freezing application. The whole treatment lasts just a few minutes.

To ensure that the warts are destroyed and incapable of spreading, we require every patient to come in for a follow-up appointment. Most of the time, cryotherapy by itself is enough to eliminate the warts entirely. In cases of recurrence, we also offer laser wart removal treatments for our patients.

JAWSpodiatry: Hollywood, Florida Foot and Ankle Specialists

The skilled and experienced podiatrists at JAWSpodiatry in Hollywood, Florida can help you get back on your feet when problems like plantar warts arise. We are a growing group of exceptional professionals who offer the highest degree of care in a welcoming, comfortable environment.

To learn more about cryotherapy or other treatments for plantar warts, or to schedule a cryotherapy consultation, please contact JAWSpodiatry at 954-922-7333. We look forward to meeting you.

Questions? Contact our office today: (954) 922-7333