Wound Care
Foot wounds (ulcers), especially diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), are complex medical issues that require immediate, professional attention. Due to underlying neuropathy and poor blood flow, these…
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Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus, or Onychomycosis, is a common infection that causes nails to become thick, discolored (yellow, brown, or white), brittle, and sometimes crumbly. The fungus lives…
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Swift Microwave Therapy
Swift is an innovative, non-invasive technology for the treatment of warts (verrucae). It uses precise, low-dose microwave energy to rapidly heat the wart tissue. This localized…
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Shockwave Therapy (EPAT/ESWT)
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), also known as EPAT, is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment that delivers controlled, high-energy acoustic waves into injured tissues. The procedure triggers a…
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Neuromas
A neuroma is a thickening or enlargement of the tissue surrounding a nerve, most commonly occurring between the third and fourth toes. It develops as a…
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Leneva for Foot and Ankle Conditions
The plantar fat pads absorb shock under the ball and heel of the foot. Fat pad atrophy is the thinning of this protective layer due to…
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Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction
Traditional bunion surgery (osteotomy) often only addresses the symptom—the bony bump. Lapiplasty is a revolutionary technique that addresses the root cause: the unstable, rotational misalignment of…
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Ankle Pain
The foot and ankle are highly specialized structures that absorb the weight of the body and enable us to move. Experts estimate that the force and…
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Flat Feet
Flat feet, or Pes Planus, occur when the arch of the foot collapses, allowing the entire sole to touch or nearly touch the ground. In adults,…
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Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics are prescription medical devices made from a precise 3D scan or mold of your foot while it is held in a neutral, corrected position….
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, involving inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament. This condition is widespread among our patients at Foot Centers of Maryland,…
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Achilles Tendonitis
The Achilles tendon connects your calf muscles to your heel bone (calcaneus). Achilles Tendonitis is an inflammation of this tendon, typically caused by repetitive stress. At…
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Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes can severely impact foot health through peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) and peripheral arterial disease (poor circulation). At Foot Centers of Maryland, we know these complications create a high-risk…
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Geriatric Foot Care
As individuals age, foot health becomes increasingly vital for independence. Changes include decreased fat padding, reduced flexibility, and increased prevalence of systemic diseases like arthritis and…
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Heel Pain
Heel pain is one of the most common complaints in podiatry. While often assumed to be Plantar Fasciitis, it’s crucial to accurately diagnose the source. The…
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Ingrown Toenail Treatment
An ingrown toenail (Onychocryptosis) occurs when the edge of the toenail, usually the big toe, grows into the soft flesh along the nail groove. This causes…
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Calluses
Calluses and corns are areas of hard, thickened skin that form as a natural defense against friction and pressure. Calluses typically occur on the soles of…
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Hammertoes
A hammertoe is a contracture, or bending, of the joint in the second, third, or fourth toe. This bending forces the joint to protrude upward, which…
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Bunions
A bunion, or Hallux Valgus, is a painful bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. It represents a fundamental…
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Foot and Ankle Surgery
Surgery is typically recommended when a condition causes chronic, debilitating pain, significantly affects mobility, or presents a severe structural deformity that cannot be corrected by non-surgical…
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Sports Medicine for Foot & Ankle Injuries
The feet and ankles are the foundation of athletic performance. Our sports medicine specialists understand the biomechanical demands of various sports and focus on rapid, accurate…
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Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves, often in the feet. This damage disrupts nerve communication, leading to changes in sensation…
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