Please Note: Some of these pictures may be disturbing to look at and may not be suitable for children. These pictures are to serve, educate and compare conditions one may experience if left untreated by a professional Foot Doctor Specialist. Parental Guidance is suggested!
This is a condition called Onychogryphosis or ram’s horn nails.
This is a condition that a Foot Doctor Specialist commonly treats and that is an ingrown toenail.
This is a patient who requires diabetic foot care.
Irritated corn on toe of foot.
Dry skin in the heel of the foot.
This is a front view of a bunion on the patient’s left foot.
This is a side view of a bunion on the patient’s left foot.
This is a foot condition called Raynauds Phenomenon.
The left toe of the foot condition called Raynauds Phenomenon.
This is the right foot of a foot condition called Raynauds Phenomenon.
This is the side view of the foot of a patient’s toes that are infected by fungi.
This is a picture of two toes that are infected by fungi that was untreated.
Neglected Fungal Foot Toenails.
Interesting callus formation.
Corn that may become ulcerated if untreated. The toe is bent and hits the shoe every time the person walks.
This condition is caused by allowing diabetes to take its course without treatment.
Painful calluses from hammer toe deformities.
Subungual hematoma from trauma to the toenail.
Infection of pinky toe is due by diabetic neuropathy by wearing improper slippers.
Another view of an infected pinky toe.
Infection under the nail that if left untreated causes increased pain and possible hospitalization. The nail needs to be cut down to expose the pus and remove it.
Decubitus Ulcers of the feet can increase rehabilitation time and a threat to the patient’s overall recovery. An early sign starts in the patient heel. Protection of the heel and avoiding breakdown in the skin is necessary.
This is what happens when people have the bone by the big toe (called the first metatarsal) is lower than the other part of the forefoot.
The patient did a great deal of walking with improper shoes. The area becomes hot and painful when the skin broke down and infection occur.
This simple cut from sock pressure on a severe bunion can easily be identified and treated by a Foot Doctor. Routine inspection of the patient’s feet can easily prevent this from becoming a significant problem.
This patient is bedridden, and their feet swell up. The slightest pressure can cause injury to skin that may result in a significant problem. In this case a cut.
This is the aftereffects of laser surgery on a wart. The laser treatment was incomplete which often happens with laser treatment. You can see the round burnt spot on the toe.
The Foot Doctor deals with diagnosis and treatment of a wart on the foot more routinely than other specialties. The treatment of a wart on the foot is complicated by the fact that the foot always bears weight, Certain treatment plans are not appropriate for the foot.
The picture is of a black spot on a patient’s foot. It was an incidental finding. The patient did not even know that it was there. We are trained to look at the whole foot and mark down anything suspicious.
The Foot Doctor examined and treated the lesion. It could have been anything from a mole to a nervous to something more suspicious like melanoma. Upon examining it, it was simply a blood blister that had dried up. The Foot Doctor found it on routine exam and upon further examination, found it to be benign.
The patient has a corn that developed between the toes of his foot causing pain and difficulties while walking.
Foot Doctor Specialist examining a corn between the patient’s toes that is causing much pain and discomfort.
This ingrown toenail is now infected by the patient who tried to threat it themselves.
The effects of ingrown toenail. The patient wanted to correct the problem themselves.
Is this a broken toe? Did someone smash the toe with a hammer? Did this person get their toe stuck some place?
The toe condition is caused by medication. It is very important that the patient tells the Foot Doctor all medication or herbal supplements you’re taking.
The patient had their feet near an electric heater and fell asleep and that is the result. This required hospitalization and rehab and possible loss of limb.
This happens with loss of sensation in the foot. It can also state what can happen when the foot has nerve damage. The patient had their feet near an electric heater and fell asleep.
This is a picture of a patient that developed a severe abscess secondary to diabetes with loss of sensation. Patient wore wrong shoes, and this was when I first saw him.
This image will show the current condition of the patient while being treated by the Foot Doctor. The abscess has been resolved and is now healing.
The toes on the left foot are irritated and cut due to improper footwear. It’s very importance of having proper shoe size and width.
If the shoe is tight or doesn’t have enough room, the toes may become irritated and develop sores.
One of the many problems I encounter in my office is the problems of painful toes. Toes can hurt from any number of issues. The problem I want to address today is one of the problems that tight shoes can cause in patients. I am often asked why shoe width is important. One of the easiest answers for this is to have room for all the toes to function properly. The width is important because an often complaint is that of the patient having “bumps” on their toes. Often these bumps are either corns that form by the toes rubbing against each other or the bones of the toes having deviated from proper alignment. The usual cause of corns between the toes or on the sides of the toe itself is tight shoes. If the toe cannot move freely, then a problem will occur. A simple corn on the side of a toe can cause intense pain especially if walking or running. The foot doctor specialist can remove the corn via surgical debridement but the importance of a proper shoe cannot be underestimated. Tight shoes can also cause other problems especially if the patient has diabetes or other diseases that can cause loss of sensation in the foot.
What caused this toe to get swollen?
The above picture shows what is surely viewed as a broken toe. However, that is not the case. When patients presents to Foot Doctor Specialist, it is very important that they bring a list of their medicines they are taking. Why is that important? Many patients take different types of medications that can change the diagnosis and treatment plan. So patients can be “blood thinners” that affects the appearance of trauma to the foot like in the above picture. Others take herbal supplements that can affect the foot. Others may use topical creams that can affect the foot. One cannot stress the importance of telling the Foot Doctor Specialist all the medications you are using.
Is cold weather day after day good for your feet? The answer is NO! One must protect their feet when the temperature is freezing for days and weeks. Here is a few random thoughts as winter months is upon us regarding frostbite and your feet.
Beware Of Winter
The winter months can adversely affect a person’s feet in a variety of ways. This winter has experience extreme cold severe temperatures. If a person is exposed to the extreme cold, they may suffer frostbite. The Foot Doctor-Specialist is able to evaluate the condition and determine the severity of the condition as it relates to the foot. There are 3 degrees of frostbite and each degree has its own prognosis and treatment plan. The Foot Doctor-Specialist is able to treat the condition depending on the degree of frostbite that the foot may have suffered.
Some Of The Conditions
Sometimes patients present to the Foot Doctor-Specialist with conditions that may be mistaken for many other diagnoses. One type of condition that usually occurs in the winter months is called RAYNAUDS phenomenon. This phenomenon can occur when a person may develop problems with their toes. The person may experience toes that are white in color than blue and finally red. The Foot Doctor-Specialist is able to evaluate this condition and guide the patient towards diagnosis and treatment.
What Can We Do About Frostbite?
Don’t be afraid to visit the Foot Doctor-Specialist if you suspect any of these serious conditions. During the winter months, it is very important for patients with systemic conditions like diabetes or neuropathy to maintain their foot health. The patient should wear waterproof shoe gear to deal with snowy conditions, and proper socks to maintain adequate warmth for their feet. Also, feet should be inspected on a daily basis to check for symptoms that may cause problems. For your own well being, make an appointment with your Foot Doctor-Specialist.
