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If you live with diabetes, your feet require special attention. Since November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, Board-certified podiatrist Albert A. Nejat, DPM, FACFAS of the Podiatry Institute of Southern California, uses this blog to explain the importance of having a podiatrist on our diabetes care team. With offices in...
Orthotics optimize the function of your feet, ankles, and knees, and alleviate pain. Unlike over-the-counter shoe inserts, we tailor custom orthotics to fit and support your unique feet comfortably. Board-certified podiatrist, Albert A. Nejat, DPM, FACFAS of Podiatry Institute of Southern California, in Culver City, California, precisely measures the...
Your toe hurts. When you examine it, the toe may appear red or slightly swollen. Is the end of the nail stuck in the skin on your toe? You have an ingrown toenail. Your ingrown toenail may hurt so badly that it’s difficult for you to wear shoes. When your...
Your plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs from the base of your toes to your heel. It absorbs shock with each step and supports your body weight. Over time, that band of tissue can become frayed and strained, and when that happens, you have plantar fasciitis....
Your big toe contains two joints. The larger one is the metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP). The base of this joint is where bunions form. The bony bump is actually a misalignment of the bones in the foot, where the metatarsal bone shifts outwards and the toe angles inward. Board-certified podiatrist Albert...
Summer’s here, and with it comes one of the most common but frustrating foot conditions our patients experience. Athlete’s foot affects up to 70% of adults at some point in their lives. The warm, sweaty conditions that come with summer activities create a perfect storm for this fungal infection. Albert...