In our office, Dr. Kourosh Harounian uses the latest information and technology to provide the best solution for alleviating foot pain. After doing a comprehensive examination of foot and ankle such as checking the circulation of the lower extremities, looking for any muscle, nerve, nail or bone pathology a personalized treatment plan will be created to satisfy individual foot care needs. We value our patients time and financial situation and for that the latest methods of laser and ultrosound are usually used for a more precise diagnosis and treatment of the problem.
In our family foot clinic we provide medical and surgical services for most if not all the foot and ankle problems including:
TREATMENT OF TOENAIL FUNGUS USING PINPOINTE LASER
This patented laser procedure treats chronic toenail fungus infection. Nail fungual infection (Onychomycosis) is a very common disease of both finger and toenails, it is the cause of about 50% of all nail abnormalities and problems. General toenail fungus infection includes:
- Thickend nail plates
- Yellow or cloudy appearance
- rough and crumbly nails.
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INGROWN TOENAILS
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WARTS AND PLANTAR WARTS
Warts are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus or HPV. There are approximately 130 strains of human papilloma viruses. Types 1, 2, and 3 cause most of the common warts:
- Type 1 is associated with deep plantar (sole of the foot) and palmar (palm of the hand) warts.
- Type 2 causes common warts, filiform warts, Plantar Warts, and mosaic plantar warts.
- Type 3 causes plane warts, commonly known as flat warts.
There are many different treatments and procedures associated with wart removal.
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BUNIONS
The goal for bunion treatment is: first, to relieve the pressure and pain cause by irritations, and second to stop any progressive growth of the enlargement.
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TOE DEFORMITY
Claw toe, mallet toe, and hammer toe are all deformities of the toes. While they are somewhat similar in appearance, each has specific characteristics. Variations in the three conditions are caused by differences in the direction the joints of the affected toes bend, as well as in degrees of deformity.
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DIABETES FOOT CARE
Diabetes is a disease that may affect many systems in the body. In the feet, many problems arise due to poor circulation of blood flow, decrease sensation due to nerve damage, and slower healing ability to infections or open sores.
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ANKLE SPRAINS AND SPORTS INJURIES
Treatment of ankle injury or pain varies with the specific pathology the patient presents. Early conservative treatment may consist of taping and strapping, applying a soft or a hard cast below the knee, oral medication or injection therapy, aggressive physical therapy, or wearing a special custom shoe or boot.
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SPORT INJURY / FRACTURE
The most likely injury for beginner runners and walkers is shin splints. Patients should see their podiatrist for a more precise diagnosis.
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ARCH DISORDER AND ORTHOTICS
Flat feet is the most common arch disorder. Orthotics and special shoe gears can be used to minimize the problems caused by flat feet.
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HEEL PAIN / PLANTAR FASCITIS
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PLATELET-RICH PLASMA TREATMENT (PRP)
PRP injection is a type of orthobiologics and regenerative medicine therapy that is used to heal damaged joints, ligaments, tendons, or muscles.
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