Why Put Up With Pain?

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Testimonials

As a teacher, I am on my feet for a good portion of the day. At the end of the day, the balls of my feet felt as though I was walking on shards of hot glass. After a few Laser treatments, the sensation started to subside and my feet became much more comfortable to walk on. The pain lessens with each treatment. I am happy to say that I even walked nine holes of golf for the first time in a year

-Shirley C.

I am writing to thank you for your help over the recent months with my toe infection. I am so pleased with the results and the overall experience. It was relatively painless and there was no down-time or recovery time! Every appointment offered me significant improvement. The laser treatments were the safest and easiest medical choice for me and I am so glad I did not have to undergo surgery.

-Sharon G.

I want to thank Doctor Fosdick for the pain relief I am having. My feet feel much better. I also want to thank his staff for following up with the insurance company and getting them to pay partially for my orthotics as they initially said they would.

-Paul V.

 

Hallux Valgus

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The term "hallux valgus" or "hallux abducto valgus" are the most commonly-used medical terms associated with a bunion deformity, where "hallux" refers to your great toe or your big toe, "valgus" refers to the abnormal angulation of your toe commonly associated with bunion deformities, and "abducto" refers to the abnormal drifting or inward leaning of your great toe towards the second toe, which is also commonly associated with bunion disorders.

Hallux Valgus is caused by a biomechanical abnormality, where certain tendons, ligaments, and supportive structures of the first metatarsal are no longer functioning correctly. This biomechanical abnormality may be caused by a variety of conditions intrinsic to the structure of your foot--such as flat feet, excessive ligamentous flexibility, abnormal bone structure, and certain neurological conditions.

Treatment for Hallux Valgus

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This condition may be treated with changes in shoe gear, or we can prescribe orthotics. These sorts of treatments address symptoms more than they correct the actual deformity.

Corrective surgery may be necessary if discomfort you have is severe or when correction of the deformity is desirable for the continued health of your feet.

Dr. Fosdick will go over all of your options to make your feet feel better.

Your feet should be pain free.

Call us for an appointment

860•349•8500 or 203•294•4977