Hazleton Office
Plains Office
Palmerton Office
Pottsville Office
From routine checkups to reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, the physicians and staff at the Advanced Centers for Podiatry & Wound Care, Inc. are equipped to handle all your podiatric needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on this page.
Links to specialized services we provide:
Treatments for painful neuropathy:
Microvas.com
AENS.us
Computerized and Video Gait Analysis:
Optogait Gait Analysis
Definitve correction of hyperpronation (flattening of arch)
in children and adults
Laser treatment for ugly toenails:
Beautiful Nails Now
Laser treatment for spider veins and tatoo removal:
Light Age Advanced Laser Systems
Laser therapy for pains, sprains, and inflammation:
Nexus 10 Laser
Shockwave therapy for heel pain/plantar fasciitis:
Excellence Shock Wave Therapy
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, often resulting in one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle to be stretched or torn. If not properly treated, ankle sprains could develop into long-term problems. Read More...
Bunions
Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint to angle toward the other toes. Read More...
Flat Feet
Check out www.hyperpronation.com for the definitive treatment. Flat feet are a common condition. In infants and toddlers, the longitudinal arch is not developed and flat feet are normal. The arch develops in childhood, and by adulthood, most people have developed normal arches. Read More...
Hammertoes
Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery. Read More...
Diabetes and Your Feet
With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. Read More...
Heel Spurs
Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate arch pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain. Read More...
Corns
Corns and calluses are protective layers of compacted, dead skin cells. They are caused by repeated friction from skin rubbing against bony areas or against an irregularity in a shoe. Corns ordinarily form on the toes and calluses on the soles of the feet. Read More...
Athlete's Foot
A chronic infection caused by various types of fungus, Athlete's foot is often spread in places where people go barefoot such as public showers or swimming pools. Read More...