Dr. DiNucci is available to treat foot and ankle ailments such as diabetic foot care, ingrown toenails, fungal toenails, warts and painful calluses. Our practice specializes in:
Other conditions we treat include:
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are very common injuries with more than 3 million suffered each year in the US. They occur when the ligaments in the ankle are severely stretched or torn. Medical attention will be necessary to rule out a fracture, as often it is difficult to tell the full extent of the injury.
Bunions
A bunion is a bone deformity usually occurring at the base of the big toe. This is a condition that is made worse when wearing tight shoes. Bunions can be very painful, and in some instances surgery may be necessary to remove them. Dr. DiNucci does not just shave the bone down as they did in 1966. He performs procedures to re-balance the forefoot/midfoot complex in order to give longevity to the foot and restore function.
Flat Feet
Flat feet is a condition where the entire, or nearly entire, bottom of the foot meets the ground when standing. Depending on the severity, symptoms of flat feet can range from severe pain to non-existent.
Hammertoes
Hammertoe is a characterized by one or more of the toes having a bend in the middle joint. This occurs because ligaments on the bottom of the foot tearing from overuse, or overuse of the muscles, which causes contracture of the toes as a result. This can occur from lack of balance or nerve issues also.
Diabetes and Your Feet
Diabetes is a systemic illness that can affect many different parts of the body. This is especially true for the feet. Proper foot screening is incredibly important for diabetic patients and any kind of cut or sore should be taken very seriously.
Heel Spurs
A heel spur is a bony protrusion that occurs on the back of the heel. The only heel spur that causes a problem is one that is in the back of the heel at the Achilles tendon insertion. Anyone who talks about a painful spur on the bottom of the foot doesn't know what they are saying and is not well-trained. It is well known that heel spurs on the bottom of the feet are not painful and do not cause problems.
Corns
Corns and calluses are hard layers of skin that usually form due to friction. Generally, they will be in areas of the foot that are bearing weight, or areas that frequently rub against the shoe. Soft corns are typically found between the toes.
Athlete's Foot
Athlete’s foot is a very common fungal infection that affects countless people around the world. It will manifest itself on the skin of the foot, in many cases in between the toes. Because fungi proliferate in warm, damp environments, keeping the feet clean and dry is of utmost importance in avoiding athlete’s foot.
