Clinical

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic arthritis that affects the whole body.  It is important to see a primary care physician and maybe even a rheumatologist for medication to control this disease.  It may also cause deformities in the feet that may require surgery, or painful calluses that need regular care. The condition known as rheumatoid … Read more

People who regularly stretch their feet and toes are more likely aware of the many benefits that may accompany these movements. These may include increased blood flow into the feet, the muscles in the sole of the feet being properly stretched, and possibly helping to balance flat feet or fallen arches. Many people may discover … Read more

Tinea pedis, or athlete’s foot, is a fungal infection of the feet.  It can lead to infection of the nails, which can then cause a recurrent athlete’s foot infection. If you have noticed that your feet are scaling and itchy, you may have a condition that is referred to as athlete’s feet. The most common … Read more

One of our specialties is wound care.  It is important to heal wounds as they can lead to infections, gangrene (death of tissue) and amputations.  Dr. Hoy has experience in wound care both in an academic setting an practiced in an area where wound care and limb preservation is a large part of his practice. … Read more

A neuroma is an inflammation of the nerve on the ball of foot just behind the toe.  The inflammation can become scar tissue and cause persistent pain. Severe pain and discomfort that is felt on the ball of the foot may be indicative of a condition that is referred to as Morton’s neuroma. It is … Read more

What Is Neuropathy?Neuropathy is a condition involving damage to the nerves of the body. It can affect nerves anywhere, but when it impacts the peripheral nervous system — the network connecting the brain and spinal cord to the limbs and organs — it is known as peripheral neuropathy. This condition is most common in the … Read more

We specialize in diabetic foot care and limb preservation.  Limb preservation involves preventing and treating wounds that can lead to infections and gangrene (tissue death) that often leads to amputation. If you are diabetic it’s important to learn how to properly take care of your feet. This may prevent possible infections that many diabetic patients … Read more

Vascular testing is performed in an outside laboratory to determine whether adequate blood flow exists to heal a surgery or a wound.  It is also done to determine whether there is a blood clot in the leg or to diagnose other problems in the arteries or veins, such as varicose veins. Varicose veins are a … Read more

Our office treats bunions by treating the cause and the symptoms, including bunion surgery. If the joint on the bottom of the big toe is enlarged, this foot condition may be referred to as a bunion. There may be considerable inflammation, which can possibly lead to additional bone growth. Patients who experience bunions often have … Read more

Bunions are a very common condition seen in our office.  A bunion is not a corn or a callus.  It is a bump on the base of the big toe, actually a bone that is protruding.  The bone is called the first metatarsal, located behind the big toe bone.  When there is an increase between … Read more