Scott Kilberg

Surgical Removal Of Foot and Ankle Ganglion Cysts

Ganglion cysts are the most common soft tissue masses in the foot and ankle, and often are difficult to cure as drainage of the cyst usually results in eventual reformation of the cyst over time. Surgery is often needed for permanent removal of these compressible fluid-filled masses. This article will discuss ganglion cyst treatment, especially surgical removal. A ganglion cyst is essentially a benign... (posted by Scott 302 days 17 hours ago.)

Does Bunion Surgery Deserve Its Reputation?

A bunion is one of the most common sources of foot pain, and is a common deformity not limited to age or activity. While padding, wider shoes, and inserts can be used to control the pain, only surgery will actually correct the deformity itself. While this surgery is very successful when the proper procedure is selected, it seems to suffer from a bad reputation in the general community. This article will discuss... (posted by Scott 1 year 1 day ago.)

Your Baby's Feet: Advice On Care and What Problems To Look For As They Grow

The human foot is a remarkable piece of engineering that can provide a lifetime of use and support. The health of one's foot can often be the difference between an active and enjoyable life, or one crippled by discomfort and limitation. The period of development during infancy can be crucial to an adulthood of healthy feet. This article will discuss... (posted by Scott 1 year 3 days ago.)

Myths About Removing Calluses From Your Feet

Calluses under the feet are common across a wide range of ages and activity levels, and can be found equally in men and women. There is often a misconception about how painful calluses can be treated, with many people assuming they can simply be cut out. This article will discuss what actually can be done to treat these often annoying skin lesions, and dispel some of the myths surrounding their treatment. ... (posted by Scott 1 year 14 days ago.)

The Cause, Symptoms, and Treatment of the Tailor's Bunion

Bunions are a well known and much reviled foot deformity involving a prominent big toe joint. The issues regarding pain in shoes and pressure on the prominent big toe joint are generally understood by the general public, and many people seek wider shoes or surgery to have this potentially painful deformity corrected. Of lesser 'fame', but no less important is the Tailor's bunion. This article will... (posted by Scott 1 year 56 days ago.)

Dark Color Changes To Toenails: Potential Causes and Treatment

Dark-colored streaks in toenails are common in the United States, especially amongst people with darker skin toes, particularly in African-Americans. For the most part, these streaks usually represent non-serious conditions. However, especially in fair-skinned people, the presence of these streaks could represent a deadly cancer. This article will discuss the common causes or dark streaks in... (posted by Scott 1 year 59 days ago.)