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Treatment for Minor Foot Injuries
posted: Mar. 20, 2019.

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
Is Plantar Fasciitis Causing Your Heel Pain?
posted: Mar. 06, 2019.

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. Read more
What Are Corns?
posted: Feb. 19, 2019.

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
What is Achilles Tendonitis?
posted: Feb. 05, 2019.

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
Dealing With Athlete's Foot
posted: Jan. 15, 2019.

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
What is a Crush Injury?
posted: Jan. 07, 2019.

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
Treating a Sprained Ankle
posted: Dec. 17, 2018.

An ankle sprain occurs when the foot rolls or twists to the point where a ligament inside stretches beyond its normal capacity. Ankle sprains are extremely common, with an estimated Read more
What is Sesamoiditis?
posted: Dec. 07, 2018.

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
How To Prevent Ingrown Toenails
posted: Nov. 16, 2018.

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
Treating Toenail Fungus
posted: Nov. 01, 2018.

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
What Causes Warts?
posted: Oct. 19, 2018.

What Causes Warts? Got foot warts? Nearly everyone will have a wart at some point in their lives. Warts are typically small, hard skin growths caused by an infection with humanpallilloma Read more
Treating Heel Spurs
posted: Oct. 03, 2018.

Have you been experiencing any heel pain or bothersome tenderness without any obvious cause? Although heel spurs themselves sometimes do not cause acute discomfort, they are frequently associated with the Read more
Types of Custom Orthotics
posted: Sep. 14, 2018.

Custom orthotics are removable shoe inserts that provide greater arch support and stability to the feet and ankles. There are different types of orthotics available depending on the issue and Read more
Trustworthy Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment in Chicago
posted: Feb. 08, 2018.

The staff at the offices of Dr. Jeffrey J. Betman & Associates brings two important characteristics to the table – the credentials and the care you need. We have more Read more
Treatment of Fungus Toenails
posted: Nov. 28, 2017.

We can eliminate toenail fungus! If you are suffering from toenail fungus, the staff at Dr. Jeffrey J. Betman & Associates understands how embarrassed you may feel about showing your feet Read more
What Causes Warts and How Can They Treated?
posted: Oct. 05, 2017.

There are many different kinds of warts, and some of them, like plantar warts, can show up on your feet or ankles. If you have warts, you may be wondering what Read more