Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

A bunion is a structural problem of the big toe joint causing a boney prominence. Surgery is commonly performed to correct the problem. Some people simply avoid surgery because they may have "heard" some misnomers that guide their decision.

Surgery for bunions involves...

No matter what part of the body is undergoing surgery, the process for healing is the same. Surgically "traumatized tissue" (skin, muscle, bones, cartilage, tendons, etc.) does not just magically heal; rather, the body has to rebuild and repair tissue on the cellular level. This involves energy and nutritional building...

Diabetes can wreak havoc on the foot, resulting in infection, leading to foot/leg amputation. While every patient with diabetes has a theoretical risk, it's the presence of more advanced diabetes that truly makes the foot susceptible to a catastrophic event.

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If the first step out of bed results in heel pain, then there is a good chance that you may suffer from a condition called "plantar fasciitis."

This morning heel pain affects approximately 10 percent of the general population. Plantar fasciitis occurs because the supporting ligament (plantar fascia) of the...

It is not completely uncommon to see pregnant women walking in high heels. Some may consider high heel wearing as a feat during pregnancy, some may appreciate ones fashion statement, and others may think this is completely absurd and dangerous.

But, are high heels even safe to wear while...

Your feet need to be in tip-top shape if you expect to run 138,336 feet to actually finish a marathon.

Being that your feet are the connection to the ground, they have to primed and steps should be taken to avoid injury that can slow you down or...

French Vogue recently illustrated a 10-year-old model, Thylane Loubry Blondeau, in a high fashion photo shoot wearing makeup and skyscraper high heels. This has gained media attention and debate over the appropriate age for young girls to be portrayed in such a manner.

But how young is too...

Belly buttons have lint,
Ears have wax, and
Toes have jam.

Do you know what really lurks between your toes?

Toe jam is common non-medical term used to describe the 'gunk' that accumulates between the toes. It is a combination of dead skin cells, sock debris, dirt, body...

Look down at your feet -- would you know if you have a bunion?

Many people know the term 'bunion' and that it occurs on a foot, but don't know exactly what a bunion is.

Most people think a bunion is an abnormal growth of bone at the...

Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration unveiled the graphic new warning labels for cigarettes aimed to illustrate a variety of health consequences related to tobacco use. Smoking is responsible for approximately 450,000 deaths a year, and the Surgeon Generals message is clear: "smoking kills".
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WARNING: High Heel Shoes May Cause Foot Pain, Bunions, and Hammer Toes.

People are more in tune with their bodies than ever before -- we consider the safety of the food we eat, purity of the water we drink and the quality of the air we breathe. We...

The Barefoot Runners Society has proclaimed May 1, 2011 as the Inaugural "International Barefoot Running Day." With the increasing awareness of barefoot running, it is likely that you will encounter someone running without his or her sneakers and they may even be wearing the nicely designed specialty T-shirt.

It is no secret that high heels are 'bad' for your feet and over time they can cause all sorts of foot problems, but it's the day after wearing high heels that women can have major foot pain or discomfort.

This day-after foot pain from wearing high heels is...