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Orthotics are either functional or accommodative. Accommodative orthotics are like an egg crate, conforming to bony prominences, calluses or wounds. Functional orthotics are more widely used; they are like eyeglasses. Eyeglasses change the angle of light coming into your eyes to help you see better. Orthotics change the angle the ground reactive forces hit your … Read more
Gout is a very painful condition that involves a red, hot, swollen joint that lasts several days. The condition may come in episodes. The most common location in the foot this occurs is in the big toe joint. A podiatrist can work up the condition. X-rays may be needed to evaluate gouty arthritis, but a … Read more
Chronic ankle instability is a condition where the ankle gives way and sprains often, perhaps several times a month or more. The condition may be caused by severe or repeated ankle injuries. Conservative treatments involve bracing and shoe modifications. Stabilization surgical correction procedures may need to be done. What Is Chronic Ankle Instability? Chronic ankle … Read more
One of the biggest parts of our practice is the production of custom functional foot orthotics. Custom orthotics are like eyeglasses for the feet. Functional orthotics change the way ground reactive forces hit the muscles and joints of the feet, much like how eyeglasses change the way light rays enter your eye. During consultation appointments, … Read more
As a podiatric surgeon, Dr. Hoy provides foot orthopedic surgery for patients in the Greater Seattle/Bellevue area. What is the difference between orthopedic surgery and podiatric medicine and surgery? There are more commonalities than there are differences. Both are medical and surgical specialties, and treated by virtually all medical insurance companies and government entities as … Read more
Presently, there is a television commercial from a shoe insert company featuring a wife who is happy that her husband found relief from their product, and an athlete who testifies to the same. As a podiatrist, however, I have had patients who complain to have spent hundreds of dollars on their products, stating salespeople and … Read more
One of the most common questions is what is the difference between a pedicurist and a podiatrist? A pedicurist is a cosmetologist and a podiatrist is a doctor of the feet. Podiatrists are fully licensed physicians and surgeons who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. Their … Read more
Wounds and Ulcers from Chicago Health SMB Brands on Vimeo. One common question that is asked is does a patient need a wound care nurse for an ulcer? What is the difference between what services podiatrists offer as opposed to wound care nurses? Podiatrists are fully licensed physicians and surgeons who specialize in the diagnosis … Read more
Dr. Hoy attended the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association’s Annual Conference at the Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Washington from April 5-7 as part of his continuing medical education. Topics covered during the third day of the conference included: Neglected Achilles Tendon Rupture Surgery Central Metatarsal Fractures Non-Operative vs. Operative Treatment Transmetatarsal Amputation Closure Techniques Plastic … Read more
Dr. Hoy attended the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association’s Annual Conference at the Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Washington from April 5-7 as part of his continuing medical education. Topics covered during the second day of the conference included: Team Approach to Limb Preservation Internal Brace Augmentation for Lateral Ankle Instability Clinical Applications of Platelet Rich … Read more