Bunions are extremely common, estimated to occur in nearly a third of the population. Many of those affected choose to have a surgical repair of the problem due to ongoing pain, mobility issues, difficulty getting shoes that fit properly, and dissatisfaction with the appearance of their feet. Unfortunately, in spite of the fact that bunion…
Read MoreIn the summer months, when your feet are generally more exposed and therefore more subject to injury and the risks of the natural world, you may have cause to consult with a podiatrist. Unfortunately, such consultations, if you’re not forewarned, may lead you into a questionable course of treatment or even unnecessary surgery. While most…
Read MoreAll unnecessary surgery, unless it is an elective surgery that the patient desires, may be a strong basis for a malpractice lawsuit. Certainly, an unnecessary amputation of a foot falls into this disturbing category. If you believe that your podiatrist performed an amputation of your foot that was unnecessary and has caused you extreme pain,…
Read MoreMany people find that the cold months are hard on their feet and ankles. Unfortunately, of those who seek help for these winter foot problems from their podiatrists, a certain number find that their conditions worsen due to negligent care. If you have been the victim of podiatric malpractice, Dental & Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of…
Read MoreWe all know that pain can be “referred,” that is, felt in a different location from the one in which it originated. For example, many people experience leg pain caused by nerve compression in the spine. When patients have foot pain, they go to their podiatrists, even if, unbeknownst to them, the pain originates elsewhere….
Read MorePodiatric surgery can correct a variety of problems and conditions that can be very painful and debilitating. However, when a podiatric surgeon makes an error or is negligent, a surgical procedure could result in lifelong pain and impairments. Some of the things that go wrong during podiatric surgery are beyond the surgeon’s control. A New…
Read MoreSimple Foot Pain Solutions Your Podiatrist May Not Tell You About While most of us sometimes have sore or aching feet, few of us realize that we could be playing a major role in our own discomfort. While we may surmise that we are genetically predisposed to flat feet or bunions by observing our parents’…
Read MoreWhat are the causes of failed bunion surgeries? A hallux valgus, more commonly known as a bunion, is a bump that forms near the base of your big toe. Bunions can occur when the big toe pushes against the toe next in line, causing the joint of the big toe to become larger and protrude….
Read MoreWhat are my legal rights if I continue to experience pain after heel spur surgery? Heel spurs are formed by calcium deposits that cause a bony protrusion beneath the heel bone. Heel spurs can develop over time and potentially become quite painful. Often, the condition leads to plantar fasciitis, which involves inflammation of the connective…
Read MoreWhat are my legal rights if I had a failed bunion surgery? Bunion surgery is perhaps the most common podiatric surgery. While many bunions will not cause problems, some can lead to complications if allowed to remain untreated. Untreated bunions may result in pain, arthritis, the inability to wear normal footwear, and deformity of the…
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