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How do you treat a broken toe? This question often comes up and the answer is often simple, but not always.

Ingrown nails are very common, with many people asking, "Can I avoid ingrown nails?".

Laser therapy is a drug-free, effective solution to toenail fungus.

Enjoy Pregnancy Without Foot Pain

(Cedar Grove, NJ) Got gout? If so, Dr. Wachtler, a Cedar Grove foot and ankle surgeon has a recommendation for surviving the holidays: Watch what you eat and drink. Changes in diet, including overindulging in certain foods and beverages,...

Why do I feel like I could sprain my ankle at any time? This is usually caused by a high arch foot type, chronic ankle instability or both. A high arch foot type often causes pressure to the outside of one’s foot and makes it easier to roll the ankle.

(Cedar Grove, NJ) Runners face a host of aches and pains which they are notorious for pushing through. Some foot pain can be exacerbated by narrow sneakers, pointed-toed shoes at work and the repetitive pounding from running on hard...

Q) Will my shoes cause bunions or hammertoes? A) In short, probably not. Bunions and hammertoes are mostly genetic. However, wearing certain shoes can accelerate their progression or make them symptomatic.

(Cedar Grove, NJ) Are fallen arches a real foot problem, or just a label for chronically sore feet? Cedar Grove foot and ankle surgeon, Matthew F. Wachtler DPM, FACFAS says fallen arches –or flat feet– are a legitimate medical condition affecting five...

Icy conditions cause falls and broken ankles (Cedar Grove, NJ) With the hectic pace of the holidays, serious injuries from ice-related falls inevitably occur. Dr. Matthew Wachtler says falls on icy surfaces are a major cause of ankle sprains and...

If your children are playing sports this fall, pay attention to six tips that could protect them from serious ankle injuries. Every fall, Cedar Grove NJ foot and ankle surgeon Matthew F. Wachtler, DPM, FACFAS notices an increase in ankle injuries among...

(Cedar Grove, NJ) –As brightly colored leaves dazzle the fall landscape, hikers and hunters nationwide will migrate to mountains, woods and fields, but many, unfortunately, are ill prepared for the beating their feet will take. Hikers, hunters...

Snug cleats, repeated kicking can contribute to a painful problem Foot and ankle surgeon, Matthew F. Wachtler, DPM, FACFAS, treats many soccer-playing children for ingrown toenails. Often improper toenail trimming, snug soccer cleats and...

Cedar Grove, NJ – The sounds of back to school season include the ringing of school bells and cash registers, the slamming of locker doors, the noisy ruckus of school hallways and cafeterias, and the moans and groans of students over tests, homework...

Cedar Grove, NJ – Many of the estimated 70 million obese Americans are trapped in a life-threatening vicious cycle: Obesity aggravates foot problems, like heel pain and flat feet; sore feet make it hard to exercise and lose weight; and without exercise,...