Podiatrist Blog

  • Why Proper Foot Care is Important for Diabetics
    People with diabetes have to be extra vigilant when it comes to their feet.  Wondering why, if you are not diabetic, or familiar with the problems a diabetic faces?  Or Read more
  • Non-surgical Treatments for Heel Spurs and Plantar Fasciitis
    Are you suffering from heel spurs and/or plantar fasciitis?  If you are, you are probably more than familiar with the intermittent or chronic pain associated with these conditions.  These conditions Read more
  • Toenail Fungus and How to Deal with It!
    Do your toenails appear thicker than normal, yellowish or cracked?  Well, if so, you may be suffering from toenail fungus.  Toenail fungus is an infection that gets in through the Read more
  • Foot Size and Height, Can One Predict the Other?
    These days, it seems like people have bigger feet and are taller than in the past.  I don’t know about you, but teens seem so much taller now than I Read more
  • Foot Conditions And How Your Podiatrist Can Help
    At Brooklyn Podiatrists in Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Joseph Stuto sees a variety of foot-related conditions in his office daily. However, there are a few common conditions that he treats consistently. Read more
  • Foot Fractures Can Be Elusive
    Foot fractures are afflictions that are sometimes overlooked, with the sufferer not being aware of his or her problem. How does this happen, you wonder?  Well, they may feel pain Read more
  • Do Your Feet Constantly Take the Heat?
    Does your day keep you constantly on your feet?  So many of our patients come to us with chronically aching feet.  They spend their days standing, walking, rarely sitting down Read more
  • Running Away from the Pain
    Running can be a great stress reliever.  People who have caught the “running bug” claim that they don’t feel happy or normal without getting their daily run in, or at Read more
  • Ingrown Nails Bothering You?!
    Do you suffer from ingrown nails? They can be really painful for anyone to wear shoes…even sneakers!  These annoying little buggers can go from just irritating to downright painful and Read more
  • The Importance of Wearing the Right Shoes
    Very often, people wear shoes that are uncomfortable, too small, too big, or lacking the proper ankle or arch support.  Doing so can lead to problems with the feet and Read more
  • Treating Your Ankle Sprain
    Sooner or later, most of us experience a sprained ankle. These injuries can be extremely painful, but in most cases, they get better with home treatment. Dr. Joseph Stuto, your Read more
  • How to Deal With Heel Pain
    Many people suffer with heel pain at one time or another, but do not necessarily know how to deal with it. When you have heel pain, daily activities like walking Read more
  • Get Rid Of Your Toenail Fungus For Good
    What you need to know about laser treatments for toenail fungus If you are afraid to wear open-toed shoes because you are embarrassed by toenail fungus, it’s time to do something Read more
  • What Is Shockwave Therapy?
    If you've been dealing with ongoing heel pain, and methods like medication, exercise and shoe inserts have failed to bring relief, you may be a candidate for extracorporeal shockwave therapy Read more
  • Do you have Big Toe Arthritis? - Brooklyn Podiatrist - Joseph Stuto, DPM
    Hallux rigidus is an arthritic condition found in the joint located between the big toe and long bone of the forefoot. Arthritis is the inflammation of joints caused by the Read more
  • Treatment Options For Bunions
    Patients sometimes joke about their bunions, but in reality, this foot problem is no laughing matter. Untreated, bunions can lead to an array of issues that affect your feet, legs Read more

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