Turkey Carving Safety
Nothing says “Thanksgiving” like football, family and the enticing aroma of turkey. But every year, too many people severely cut their hand while carving a turkey. Luckily, these injuries are avoidable. Follow these tips to stay safe while enjoying your Thanksgiving feast: Never cut toward yourself. Your free hand should be placed opposite the side…
Read MoreTraveling Soon? What You Need to Know if You have an Artificial Joint!
Will my artificial joint set off airport security metal detectors? Belt buckles, key chains and smartphones may set off sensitive metal detectors at airport security checkpoints. Many commonly used orthopedic implants may also set off the metal detectors. Over 90% of implanted total hip and knee arthroplasty devices will set off airport metal detectors.1 Many…
Read MoreAll About Contusions
The medical term for a bruise is a contusion. Injuries to bones, muscles, and the tissue just under the skin can cause bruises. Bruises are a type of bleeding underneath the skin. Colliding with, or falling can break capillaries (tiny blood vessels), which causes bleeding in the area of the injury under the skin. That bleeding may…
Read MoreOne in Five Americans Suffer from Bunions!
Bunions are progressive and don’t go away on their own! Seeing a foot and ankle surgeon when you have a bunion is important, as it helps evaluate the severity of the deformity and form a treatment plan that is best for your condition. Nonsurgical treatments will not reverse the deformity itself, although they may…
Read MoreDr. Jeffrey B. Klein urges Dialysis Patients to get regular foot screenings!
Did you know that dialysis patients, even without diabetes, have high risk for ulceration, or amputation? Patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing dialysis are at high risk for foot ulcerations and amputation, regardless of whether they also have diabetes. Foot screenings are CRUCIAL for these folks! Investigators analyzed 450 patients, half of whom had diabetes. Foot ulcers…
Read MoreWhat is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?
Dr. Jeffrey Klein knows feet and he KNOWS how crucial it is to receive an immediate evaluation on your feet as soon as you are diagnosed with diabetes. He strongly advises any patient with diabetes to receive regular podiatric care to help ensure that your foot is in good health. As part of our quest to help raise awareness…
Read MoreFor most of the last century, doctors were taught that the SI joint did not move and therefore could not be a source of low back pain. Today, we know that’s NOT TRUE. Finding a doctor who is well trained in SI joint diagnosis and treatment gives you a strong opportunity to understand the true…
Read MoreIs Swelling Normal with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation and swelling in the joints. Hands and feet are typically affected the most, causing weakness and other complications. Your joints are lined with synovium, a fluid that allows your joints to move smoothly. RA causes your bodies immune system to attack the synovium, resulting in inflammation and…
Read MoreUnderstanding Hip Arthritis and Replacement
Painful hips are no laughing matter. After all, hips are the largest ball-and-socket joint, designed to stabilize and support the weight of the entire body. So when hips are hampered by arthritis or other problems, it can be hard to have a good day or a restful night. Fortunately, with today’s range of treatment options,…
Read MoreDo Your Child's Back to School Shoes "Make The Grade?"
One of the most important purchases on any parent’s shopping list should be a pair of proper fitting shoes for their child. Our podiatrist, Dr. Jeffrey B. Klein, would like to share several important factors that parents should consider while back to school shopping: Children’s Feet Change with Age. Shoe and sock sizes may change every…
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