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Services

Podiatry Services of CNY, PC offers a full array of podiatric services to help you maintain healthy feet. You can read more on this page about specific services.

  • Achilles Tendon
  • Ankle Instability
  • Ankle Sprains
  • Arthritic Foot & Ankle Care
  • Athletes Foot
  • Bunions
  • Calluses
  • Corns
  • Crush Injuries
  • Diabetic Foot

Ingrown Toenails - whether they are caused by poor nail cutting technique, or a nail deformity where the nail curves into the nails groove, they can be painful and disabling. Fortunately, they can be easily treated and we have treated thousands successfully. Whether a relatively simple excision of an ingrowing border is needed or a permanent remodeling of the nail to prevent future issues, these office procedures are Safe and Effective . Do not allow an ingrown toenail to cause pain any longer.

Picture of Ingrown Toenail

Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, often resulting in one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle to be stretched or torn. If not properly treated, ankle sprains could develop into long-term problems. Read More...

Bunions
Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint to angle toward the other toes. Read More...

Flat Feet
Flat feet are a common condition. In infants and toddlers, the longitudinal arch is not developed and flat feet are normal. The arch develops in childhood, and by adulthood, most people have developed normal arches. Read More...

Hammertoes
Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery. Read More...

Diabetes and Your Feet
With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. Read More...

Heel Spurs

Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate arch pain and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain. We make every effort to treat this problem efficiently so as to minimize time off from your activities. An initial visit can be expected to have imaging studies (Xray or ultrasound or both) to eliminate causes other than plantar fasciitis. Anti-inflammatory injections are the mainstay of initial treatment for fast relief along with stretching, splinting, and the use of orthotic therapy. All therapy used in our offices is clearly backed by many years of experience and credible medical evidence. If conservative (nonoperative) therapy should fail after an adequate trial, then surgery is an option. At this time there is no credible evidence to support the use of radial shockwave therapy (investigational and therefore almost never covered by insurance) or Platelet-rich plasma (found to be about as effective as a cortisone shot but many times more expensive) again, not likely covered by insurance.  Many people benefit from the use of activity appropriate shoegear professionally fitted by either Bridget Edelman C, Ped, a certified pedorthist or Debra Merrell a certified medical shoe fitter. In certain cases the shoegear may be insurance covered.

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Corns
Corns and calluses are protective layers of compacted, dead skin cells. They are caused by repeated friction from skin rubbing against bony areas or against an irregularity in a shoe. Corns ordinarily form on the toes and calluses on the soles of the feet. Read More...

Athlete's Foot
A chronic infection caused by various types of fungus, Athlete's foot is often spread in places where people go barefoot such as public showers or swimming pools. Read More...