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SERVICES
From routine checkups to treatments for surgery, Simon Raskin D.P.M.
is equipped to handle all your podiatric needs. To help you
understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our
leading services on this page.
• Achilles Tendon
• Ankle Instability
• Ankle Sprains
• Arthritic Foot & Ankle Care
• Athletes Foot
• Bunions
• Calluses
• Corns
• Crush Injuries
• Diabetic Foot |
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Flat Feet
• Fungus Toenails
• Geriatric Foot Care
• Hammertoes
• Heel Spurs
• Ingrown Toenails
• Injuries
• Neuromas
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Warts |
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the
ankle bones of the foot, often resulting in one or more ligaments on
the outside of the ankle to be stretched or torn. If not properly
treated, ankle sprains could develop into long-term problems. [Read
More...]
Bunions
Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and
tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and
the second joint to angle toward the other toes. [Read More...]
Flat Feet
Flat feet are a common condition. In infants and toddlers, the
longitudinal arch is not developed and flat feet are normal. The
arch develops in childhood, and by adulthood, most people have
developed normal arches.
[Read More...]
Hammertoes
Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In
this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a
hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require
surgery. [Read More...]
Diabetes and Your Feet
With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a
shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases
blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. [Read More...]
Heel Spurs
Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an
inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate
arch pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses
to help alleviate the pain. [Read More...]
Corns
Corns and calluses are protective layers of compacted, dead skin
cells. They are caused by repeated friction from skin rubbing
against bony areas or against an irregularity in a shoe. Corns
ordinarily form on the toes and calluses on the soles of the feet.
[Read More...]
Athlete's Foot
A chronic infection caused by various types of fungus, Athlete's
foot is often spread in places where people go barefoot such as
public showers or swimming pools. [Read More...]
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