Podiatrist in Clearwater, FL - Heel Pain

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Treatment

 

Taping and oral anti-inflammatory agents can sometimes be helpful. Functional foot orthotics might be considered. A functional orthotic is a device that is prescribed and fitted by your foot doctor which fits in normal shoes like an arch support. Unlike an arch support, the orthotic corrects abnormal pronation of the subtalar joint. Thus orthotics address the cause of the heel pain; abnormal pronation of the foot. Surgery to correct heel pain is generally only recommended if all other treatment has failed. There are some exceptions to this course of treatment and it is up to you and your doctor to determine the most appropriate course of treatment. Following surgical treatment to correct heel pain the patient will generally have to continue the use of orthotics. The surgery does not correct the cause of the heel pain. The surgery may eliminate the pain but the process that caused the pain will continue without the use of orthotics. If orthotics have been prescribed prior to surgery they generally do not have to be remade.

 

 

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Podiatrist in Clearwater, FL - Loren Miller, DPM

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We are dedicated to serving our community by providing superior health care and personal attention for our patients. Our mission is to take pride and gain satisfaction in providing ongoing service to others in a gentle, caring environment.

 

We realize and firmly believe that every individual has value and worth. Each and every one should be treated with the highest level of respect and integrity.

 

To accomplish our mission, we will provide:

 

1. A highly trained and professional staff

2. State of the art equipment and technology

3. A concern for our patient's time

4. Ongoing interaction and interest

5. Patient education and home care advice/supplies

 

As a result of these provisions, we hope that:

 

1. Our patients will be highly satisfied with the personalized care and service they will experience here

2. They will continue as a part of our practice family

3. They will enjoy healthy, comfortable and improved foot function

4. Our patients will feel a desire to refer their friends and family

 

One thing we promise and guarantee is:

 

WE WILL DO OUR VERY BEST TO SERVE YOU!

 

 

Dr. Miller has been a Podiatric Physician and Surgeon since 1987, with the majority of this time building a succesful practice in the St. Petersburg area.

 

In 1981, Dr. Miller received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He then went on to the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago Illinois to receive his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree.

 

Dr. Miller completed his residency training in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the Foot Clinic of Youngstown, Ohio prior to relocating to Florida to open his practice.

 

Dr. Miller is a Diplomate with the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Diplomate, Wound Management and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is trained and qualified to treat patients from infancy to geriatrics. In addition to being board certified in foot surgery, he is also trained and certified in laser, arthroscopic, and endoscopic surgery.

 

 

 

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Patient Discusses Nerve Surgery - North Jersey Podiatry

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Podiatrist in Northern New Jersey

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Nerve surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure taking about an hour. Appropriate anesthesia is administered by an Anesthesiologist. Using microsurgical techniques, Dr. Klein finds the damaged area of the nerve , cuts it out and buries or implants the healthy end into a muscle. A surgical dressing is applied at the end of surgery. Some patients notice an immediate difference in their pain in the recovery area and for others it may take months. Postoperative care is followed closely by Dr. Klein. As in all nerve surgery risks do exist. Risks are similar to neuroma excision with the added caveat that some patients continue to have pain and their body never responds to the removing of the nerve. These patients have "centralized pain" which means their pain doesn't respond to the procedures on the nerve itself and instead these patients  require the expertise of pain management specialist.

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Patient Discusses Bunions and Nerve Surgery - North Jersey Podiatrist

 

Surgical Treatment

 

Depending on the size of the enlargement, misalignment of the toe, and pain experienced, conservative treatments may not be adequate to prevent progressive damage from bunions. In these cases, bunion surgery, known as a bunionectomy, may be advised to remove the bunion and realign the toe.

Nerve surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure taking about an hour. Appropriate anesthesia is administered by an Anesthesiologist. Using microsurgical techniques, Dr. Klein finds the damaged area of the nerve , cuts it out and buries or implants the healthy end into a muscle. A surgical dressing is applied at the end of surgery. Some patients notice an immediate difference in their pain in the recovery area and for others it may take months. Postoperative care is followed closely by Dr. Klein. As in all nerve surgery risks do exist. Risks are similar to neuroma excision with the added caveat that some patients continue to have pain and their body never responds to the removing of the nerve. These patients have "centralized pain" which means their pain doesn't respond to the procedures on the nerve itself and instead these patients  require the expertise of pain management specialist.

North Jersey Podiatry - Paul Klein, DPM

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Dr. Paul G Klein is a foot, ankle and lower limb podiatric physician specialist. The overlying precept to his practice of podiatric medicine and surgery is " Offer the highest level of care -- Do what is best for the patient and treat them as if they are family" . For the past 28 years this has been accomplished. Recognizing that education doesn't stop with graduation or a degree, Dr. Klein has pursued advanced training in various sub specialities to ensure the continuation of his philosophy of excellence. Having graduated from Queens College, CUNY 1977 and  The New York College of Podiatric Medicine 1981 he served a Residency in Medicine and Surgery at Jewish Memorial Hospital 1982 in New York City. Admitted as an attending to various New York and New Jersey Hospitals, Dr. Klein began a 20 year labor of love teaching surgery to podiatric surgical residents. Dr. Klein has authored numerous medical and surgical papers while lecturing extensively. Dr. Klein continues today to seek out the best remedies for his patients.

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Heel Pain Treatment Podiatrist in North Jersey

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Plantar fasciitis is the term commonly used to refer to heel and arch pain traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. More specifically, plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue, called plantar fascia, that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the heel bone. Overpronation is the most common cause of plantar fasciitis. As the foot rolls inward excessively when walking, it flattens the foot, lengthens the arch, and puts added tension on the plantar fascia. Over time, this causes inflammation.

 

Laser Treatment - Podiatrist in North Jersey

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At North Jersey Podiatry we use lasers to treat toenail conditions, warts and  soft tissue lesions.

 

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