Posts by Emanuel Sergi
When to have bunion surgery when you are not in pain.
My usual readers will know that I do not advocate bunion surgery for cosmetic reasons. My postings usually talk about bunion surgery to relieve pain. Both kinds of pain, shoe pressure and joint pain. (That reminds me of a classic scene from the movie Blues Brothers when the bartender says, “we have both kinds of…
Read MoreThe best hammertoe surgeon! (Including before and after pictures of hammertoe surgery)
This week I did a rather large hammertoe surgery. Additionally, I did another large hammertoe surgery on the same patient just six weeks prior on his other foot. What do I consider a large hammertoe surgery versus a regular hammertoe surgery? This patient had some of the most severe hammertoes that I have ever operated…
Read MoreThe best bunion surgeon and why!
Bunion Surgery I strongly believe that bunion surgery is an art that necessitates the surgeon to adapt to the subject (the foot). Our orthopedic text books clearly define all of our named surgical procedures and outline exactly how to perform them from the first incision down to bone and back to the skin closure. Almost…
Read MoreSkiing (foot) tips from a podiatrist
I recently went skiing in Whistler-Blackcomb Mountain, British Columbia, Canada. Ironically, I suffered from toe pain on my first day on the mountain. This ironic injury gave me the idea to write a blog on how to protect your feet when skiing. I also figured it would be nice to share a little about my…
Read MoreWhat is a Neuroma? How do you treat Neuromas? and, Alternatives to Neuroma Surgery when conservative treatment fails. Radiofrequency Ablation for Neuroma.
A neuroma is an inflamed, enlarged nerve. Many problems that end in -oma are tumors but this one is not. Neuromas can occur at any nerve in the body but are very common in the foot, which are the ones I will discuss. Neuromas are most often found in the common metatarsal nerves of the…
Read MoreWhat is gout? and… Foot surgery for gout.
Last week I performed surgery on a patient for gout. Well, for a gouty tophus actually. Gout is a metabolic disease that requires pharmacological treatment and diet changes, not surgery. Surgery is, however, indicated for the symptoms that go along with gout. First I will tell you a little about gout in layman’s terms, then…
Read MoreCelebrity Podiatrist
Best podiatrist New York City is now Best podiatrist in Los Angeles, at least for a few celebrities… I am happy and proud to announce that my humble New York City Podiatry Group is sought after from people from all over the country. Recently, myself and my associate doctors, have treated and operated on a…
Read MoreBritish Hammertoes are “Wonky Toes”!
A few weeks ago a lovely young woman came in to my office. She sat down with me in my exam room and proceeded to tell me in a wonderful British accent that her complaint was "Wonky toes". I guessed that she meant hammertoes but I wanted to clarify this before proceeding. I had never…
Read MoreEthical laser nail fungus treatment (and topical treatment for nail separation)
This week I turned down three patients for laser nail fungus treatment. That’s right, I told three people NOT to pay me $600 each, $1800! All three had separation of the nail form the nail bed soft tissue attachment. This causes the nail to look different in color in the area that it is separated.…
Read MoreHammertoe Surgery
Many people seek the help of their doctor in hopes of fixing their hammertoes. It is common for podiatrists to receive patients who want to do something about their “ugly toes.” In truth, hammertoes can also be quite uncomfortable when they lead to such thing as painful corns, calluses, and swelling. The good news is…
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