What happens if a doctor fails to properly treat my ankle or foot pain? If you are suffering from foot or ankle pain, it is necessary for a doctor to perform a thorough examination in order to properly diagnose and treat the injury. Initially, this may require checking for tender spots to pinpoint the location…
Read MoreMany have heard of the ailment “heel spur” but don’t really know what it is. A bone spur in the heel develops when the ligament in the arch of the foot, the plantar fascia, is stretched causing significant pain. There are a number of ways to treat heel spurs, including cortisone shots and the use…
Read MoreHow common are complications of hammertoe surgery? While hammertoe surgery is ordinarily not regarded as one of the more complex foot surgeries, this digital arthroplasty procedure is often not as simple as it first appears, either for the patient or the doctor. Though it is typically the first operation surgical residents perform during training, a…
Read MoreAs practitioners of medical malpractice, each of our firms is dedicated to helping victims recover – no matter how long it takes. In some cases, such as the one profiled today, receiving full and adequate compensation may require initiating an appeal following an adverse or inadequate jury verdict. However, no matter what, our team of…
Read MoreThe New York Times, September 2, 2014, Science Times, page D4, reports on bunions and poses the question “Is surgery the only treatment for bunions?” The brief article reminds us that bunions are caused by a number of factors including genetic (which makes the feet more susceptible to bunion formation due to their formation and…
Read MoreAt one time podiatrists popularized a technique of podiatric surgery called MIS or “minimally invasive surgery.” This is technique went far afield from mainstream teaching. It involved NO fixation like pins or screw; no hospital operating rooms, no incisions, no scars and promised no disability. It was advertised to women who were told they would…
Read MoreA wound is a break in the skin or tissues that may be caused by an accident, injury, surgery, disease or several other factors, and often involves bleeding, redness, swelling, pain, tenderness and other symptoms. They may occur nearly anywhere on the body. While many wounds can be treated at home by simply cleaning and…
Read MoreIf you have undergone bunion surgery in New York only to end up worse off than you were before, contact The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C. Lead attorney Lawrence Karam has 25 years of successful experience fighting for the rights of victims of podiatric malpractice. A failed bunion surgery can result in foot deformity…
Read MoreHeel Spur Surgery? But do you really need it? A heel spur is bony growth on the bottom of your heel bone (the “calcaneus”). It was thought that heel pain, usually more severe in the morning, was due to the bony spur which showed up on a lateral x-ray of your foot. Current thinking is…
Read MoreOur feet do more than get us from point A to point B. They are pivotal for providing stability, balance, and support. Foot health impacts a person’s overall health and wellness, which is why errors made during podiatric surgery can have devastating consequences. These mistakes can cause chronic pain, numbness, and loss of function that…
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