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Common Foot and Ankle Disorders

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Surgery

We specialize in performing reconstructive procedures on the foot and ankle. Dr. Oliva is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. If you’re dealing with a painful foot injury, deformity, or disease, you may be considering foot surgery to relieve the pain in order to live a normal, healthy lifestyle. Although 75 percent of people in the United States suffer with foot pain at some time in their lives, foot pain is not

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Ingrown Toenail

What Is an Ingrown Toenail? When a toenail is ingrown, it is curved and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides of the nail). This digging in of the nail irritates the skin, often creating pain, redness, swelling and warmth in the toe. If an ingrown nail causes a break in the skin, bacteria may enter and cause an infection in the area, which is often marked by drainage and a foul odor. However, even if the toe is not painful, red, swollen or warm, a

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Diabetic Foot Wound Care

Millions of Americans are diagnosed with diabetes, and each year many of them are at risk of having major podiatric complications as a side effect of their diabetes. If you have diabetes, it is imperative that you care for your feet and manage your diabetes with a trusted and experienced. In the context of a diabetic condition, the word “wound” can actually refer to any of cuts, blisters, bruises, bumps, burns, and calluses. Essentially, anything out of the ordinary; including iDEuries, conditions, and other abnormalities could potentially lead to serious

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