Foot Surgery and Ankle Surgery - Podiatrist in NYC Lower Manhattan - Jerry Leff, DPM

Dr. Jerry Leff of Maiden Lane Podiatry discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Foot Surgery and Ankle Surgery.
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Foot and ankle problems usually fall into the following categories:
• Acquired from improper footwear, physical stress, or small mechanical changes within the foot.
• Arthritic foot problems, which typically involve one or more joint.
• Congenital foot problems, which occur at birth and are generally inherited.
• Infectious foot problems, which are caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal disorders.
• Neoplastic disorders, usually called tumors, which are the result of abnormal growth of tissue and may be benign or malignant.
• Traumatic foot problems, which are associated with foot and ankle injuries.
The top foot problems are:
• Bunions - misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint o