Your bunion pain is worsening no matter which shoes you wear. The pain which was once tolerable now demands more attention than buying over the counter solutions. You see your podiatrist who immediately sees the deformity, takes an x-ray, and then immediately says you need surgery to remove the bunion and relieve the pain. Is this the best way to proceed? …
Read MoreWhat are the most common instances of orthopedic surgery malpractice? Bronx-Lebanon’s head of orthopedic surgery is facing some serious allegations of malpractice. Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum was hired to head the department in 2008. Since that time, four of his patients have died and he has been hit with ten malpractice lawsuits. The deaths linked to…
Read MoreMedical errors have the potential to cause brain damage even in seemingly routine procedures that don’t involve the brain, including dental and podiatric surgeries. When a procedure unexpectedly results in a brain injury, the lives of the patient and their loved ones are altered forever. Fortunately, injured people are entitled to seek compensation for brain…
Read MoreWhen does misdiagnosis constitute podiatric malpractice? Many cases of podiatric malpractice stem from a delayed or mistaken diagnosis of a foot or ankle condition. Although misdiagnosis itself is not considered a sustainable cause for a malpractice lawsuit, an erroneous diagnosis that leads to an absence of necessary treatment, a delay in such treatment, or treatment…
Read MoreWhy is heel pain often misdiagnosed? Because plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, podiatrists too frequently jump to the conclusion that any patient presenting with heel pain has this disorder. Mistakes, of course, are inevitable, and medical professionals are as prone to make them as the rest of us….
Read MoreWhat are the risks of ankle replacement surgery? Many patients suffer from ankle arthritis due to normal wear and tear brought on by aging. Similarly, those who have suffered an injury such as a broken ankle or dislocation can also develop arthritis. Regardless of the cause, arthritis can lead to painful loss of cartilage and…
Read MoreIn The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Volume 53, Number 4, (www.JFAS.org) there is an article titled “Diabetic Foot Burns: A Case Series” submitted by Drs. Nerone, Springer and Atway, podiatrists from the Department of Orthopedics at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Diabetic patients can have loss of feeling called neuropathy and have…
Read MoreIn the March/April 2014 edition of The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Volume 53, Number 2, (www.JFAS.org), several podiatrists in Iowa published an articled called “Clarification of the Anatomic Definition of the Bunion Deformity.” Most patients encounter only the word “bunion” when they see their podiatrist. Most think that bunion is a bony bump…
Read MoreA heel spur is an outgrowth of bone, known as a bone spur or osteophyte, on the heel of the foot. Bone spurs form as the body attempts to repair damage caused by constant physical irritation, pressure or stress, and may form in various regions of the body. They develop in the heel for a…
Read MoreThe current issue of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, (March/April 2011, volume 101, number 2), contains several articles on current podiatric practices regarding diabetic foot care. It goes without saying that regular podiatric care can reduce disease-related foot problems such as diabetic ulcers. One article in this edition showed how costs associated…
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