Podiatrist Blog

• posted: Jul. 25, 2017
• arthritis,  diabetes,  orthotics,  flat feet,  fallen arches,  tendonitis

When you see a foot you typically also see its arch. The arch is the area of the foot that curves upwards. The arch is made up of tendons. These Read More

• posted: Jul. 20, 2017
• Foot Pain,  Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Repetitive movements can cause injuries to the hands and wrists. Typing, gaming, construction, hair styling, all have repetitive motions that can cause Carpal Tunnel, as well as other hand and Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2017
• Achilles Tendon,  muscles,  tendons,  ligaments

Your feet are connected by a network of complex parts. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments are part of this network and help your feet support your joints and foot bones. In Read More

• posted: Jul. 05, 2017
• toenail fungus,  ingrown toenails

Podiatrists treat all types of foot and ankle ailments. They can range from sprains, fractures, and breaks to calluses, vascular disorders, and other diseases. There is not much they haven’t Read More

• posted: Jun. 29, 2017
• sweaty feet,  hyperhidrosis

You just spent a good hour at the gym, running on the treadmill and lifting weights. As you walk out and back to your car you notice something a little Read More

• posted: Jun. 26, 2017
• Heel Pain

Suffering from heel pain? Heel pain can interfere with your day-to-day activities, particularly exercise. If treated quickly and properly, your foot will heal well, allowing safe return to activity. Dr. Read More

• posted: Jun. 22, 2017
• arthritis,  ankle pain,  joint pain

Most people have heard about arthritis and the pain that accompanies it. There is aching, throbbing, stiff joints that just don’t seem to get any relief. Many of these people Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2017
• ankle sprains,  blisters,  foot fractures,  spurs,  gait,  stance

We walk every day. That means we walk at a minimum of 365 times a year. Most of us, walk more than once a day in order to do various Read More

• posted: Jun. 06, 2017
• Bunions,  shoe laces,  Achilles Heel

People wear shoes every single day. Dr. Joseph Stuto, teachers, nurses, parents, and children alike all wear shoes to protect their feet. Many of these shoes have shoelaces that keep Read More

• posted: Jun. 01, 2017
• sprained ankles,  ankle anatomy

Podiatrists everywhere deal with ankles and feet every day. There are muscle injuries, bone injuries, diseases and other ailments that can affect us. At Joseph Stuto, DPM, located in Brooklyn, Read More

• posted: May 26, 2017
• calluses,  basic care

After a long winter season, our feet have been hidden away and neglected. Due to indoor heating, our skin has dried out and started to crack. This can be especially Read More

• posted: May 18, 2017
• fungal infections,  Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is a common condition caused by fungus.  You don't have to be a professional athlete or even a weekend warrior to have Athlete's foot.  It can find you Read More

• posted: May 10, 2017
• toenail fungus

Recently a patient came into my office saying she felt like she wanted to scratch her feet off!  She had seen me about a month before and I prescribed her Read More

• posted: May 03, 2017
• Gout

In an earlier article, I talked about gout and what it is.  Sometimes gout can be recurrent.  In this case, doctors tend to prescribe certain medications to help prevent future Read More

• posted: Apr. 27, 2017
• arthritis,  Gout,  uric acid

Well, Easter weekend has come and gone.  Some of you have visited family, over indulging on the goodies the bunny delivered, while others may have stayed home.  Hopefully nobody’s diet Read More

• posted: Apr. 20, 2017
• neuropathy,  peripheral vascular disease

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