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7M ago
WHAT IS PRP?
PRP stands for Platelet-rich plasma. This is an alternative treatment option for those looking for a more holistic, or natural approach to healing your painful condition. Unlike traditional medications which have the potential to cause many adverse side effects, platelet rich plasma is not a man-made pharmaceutical and is obtained directly from one’s own body. This means there is not a concern for your body to reject these cells. The advantage to PRP is that it is full of growth factors and cytokines important for the body’s repair process. PRP can be obtained in such a way that ..read more
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10M ago
Arrrgggh you ready for the pirate invasion?! On January 27th, 2024, an anticipated crowd of 300,000 people will descend upon Bayshore Boulevard for Tampa’s 120th edition of the Gasparilla Parade. Whether you’re marching in a school band, participating in a community group, or walking alongside a float, the right footwear is crucial for a comfortable and enjoyable parade. Here are some easy tips and tricks to keep your feet nice and healthy
Wear Good Shoes and Supports:
Parades often involve long distances and extended periods of walking or marching. Choose shoes with an exce ..read more
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1y ago
Minimally Invasive Correction for Neuromas
Q: What is a neuroma?
A neuroma is an inflamed nerve that develops between your toes in the feet. It is not a tumor, but rather thickening due to localized irritation of the nerve.
Q: What is Nervana cryosurgery?
Nervana cryosurgery is a minimally invasive regenerative medicine in office procedure to fix neuroma pain. With only local anesthesia, and under ultrasound guidance the neuroma is identified and the procedure is performed to halt the pesky nerve pain.
Q: How is cryosurgery different than the traditional surgery?
Cryosurgery is a minimal ..read more
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2y ago
What causes an ingrown toenail?
Ingrown toenails are mainly caused by improper cutting of the nail and surrounding skin. If the nail is trimmed at an angle rather than straight across, there is often a piece of nail left behind. Other causes of ingrown toenails are contributed by tight fitting shoes or cleats, pedicures, fungal toenails, and the genetic shape of your toenail.
Do I have an ingrown toenail?
Symptoms and severity of ingrown toenails can vary from discomfort to severe pain and infection. Most often, ingrown toenails will begin with pain at the corner of the toenail and progressiv ..read more
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2y ago
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
By definition, plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that originates at the bottom of the heel bone and runs the length of your foot and attaches at the toes.
What are symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?
Patients with plantar fasciitis complain of a stabbing, sharp pain to the heel. This is often worse with first steps in the morning and after periods of being sedentary. The pain may decrease after a couple of steps but will return with increased activity throughout the day.
What causes Planta ..read more
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2y ago
What exactly is a plantar wart?
Plantar warts are skin lesions that occur on the bottom of our feet. These lesions are caused by subtypes of the Human Papilloma Virus, mainly HPV 1, 2 and 4. The virus embeds itself in the top layer of the skin called the epidermis. The virus will then replicate and eventually create skin changes that create a plantar wart.
Diagnosis:
Warts often can be mistaken for a simple callus or even sometimes a foriegn body, however they actually have a very particular look and come with different clinical symptoms. Warts will often have a bumpy, cauliflower appearance t ..read more
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2y ago
Do you have a pesky neuroma, and feel like you’ve exhausted all your options, yet you still don’t want to pursue surgery? Have you often thought, is there any other option? What if there is, and it can be done in office?
At Advanced Podiatry we offer state of the art cryosurgery, which is a minimally invasive procedure to resolve that chronic nerve pain.
What is cryosurgery?
– A minimally invasive, in office procedure to alleviate neuroma pain
– Utilizing cold therapy introduced via probe under local anesthetic
– No stitches are needed
– Ultrasound guided
– Helps regeneration of the nerve foll ..read more
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2y ago
Some of you may have heard of a pandemic that is currently ongoing called COVID-19. Its hallmark symptoms are mostly upper respiratory in nature, however there are some hidden signs that you may be a silent carrier of the virus. This brings us to COVID toes/feet.
There have been numerous reports of a Pernio appearing rash on the feet associated with COVID patients. You make ask what does Pernio look like? Pernio is a term for frost bite. It presents with a purplish some-times blue or red rash, however in this case there is no identifiable origin for its occurrence. It typically causes swelling ..read more
Advanced Podiatry | The Tampa Podiatrist Blog
2y ago
Are you constantly twisting your ankle? Does making a small misstep cause your ankle to roll and put you in extreme pain?! You may be suffering from chronic ankle instability. Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries and when not treated properly can lead to much bigger problems in the future. Early treatment will lead to a quicker recovery and minimize the chance of ongoing issues. If left untreated then It can lead to ankle instability, recurrent sprains, and arthritis.
An ankle sprain is a strain or tear of the ligaments that help stabilize the ankle joint. These injuries t ..read more
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2y ago
In Florida spring seems to come at different times every year. This year it is mid February and it is already feeling like spring! Pollen is everywhere, but before we know it the pools will be at full capacity! With the increase in time walking barefoot and in public places we typically see an increase in the dreaded planter warts! Got a painful spot on the bottom of your foot? Feel like you are walking on a piece of glass? Or do you simply have a “callus that won’t go away”? All of these are typical ways plantar warts present to us!
Plantar Warts are actually a viral infecti ..read more