Diagnosis and specialized treatment of:
| Achilles Tendon Arthritic Foot & Ankle Care Calluses Diabetic Foot Infections Geriatric Foot Care Infections Metatarsalgia Poor Circulation |
Ankle Instability Athlete's Foot Corns Flat Feet Hammertoes Ingrown Toenails Neuromas Warts |
Ankle Sprains Bunions Crush Injuries Fungus Toenails Heel Spurs Injuries Plantar Fasciitis Wounds |
Other Specialties
- Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy
- Foot Surgery
- Fracture Care
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Custom molded orthotics
- Sports Injuries
- On-site outpatient surgical center
- Digital X-rays
- PADnet Diagnostic Test for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Alcohol Sclerosing Injections for Neuromas
A newly successful and non-surgical treatment for interdigital or Morton's Neuromas is 30% alcohol sclerosing injections. The patient typically undergoes between 3 to 7 injections for each neuroma and the needle will be manipulated carefully and slowly, as to maximize the absorption of the agent into the nerve. The injections usually result in the nerve rendered anesthetic. Possible complications of the injection include but are not limited to: pain after injection, infection, nerve damage, atrophy.
Orthotics
Many companies offer orthotics reputed to give results equal to those prescribed by a podiatrist's office. THIS IS NOT TRUE!
The orthotics offered in this office are "custom molded" to the exact contour of your foot through a precise casting system. The orthotics are made for you and they are unique to you and your foot - like your fingerprint!
Foot and Ankle Surgery
We specialize in all types of outpatient foot and ankle surgery. Our on-site, Beltsville Ambulatory Surgery Center is an Accredited Facility. It is also state licensed and a Medicare certified facility.
The Beltsville Ambulatroy Surgery Center was designed to accommodate the many special needs of our patients. The Center has a highly qualified nursing staff, and the anesthesia team has extensive training and experience in providing the care you deserve.
The mission of the Beltsville Ambulatory Surgery Center is top provide quality, cost efficient care with 100% patient satisfaction. A podiatric speciality outpatient surgery facility, the Beltsville Ambulatory Surgery Center is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment, a large operating room, and a recovery area.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is used to treat chronic heel pain (plantar fasciitis/heel spur syndrome). During this non-invasive surgical procedure, sonic waves are directed at the area of pain using a device similar to that currently used in non-surgical treatment of kidney stones."Extracorporeal" means "outside of the body," and refers to this non-invasive surgical procedure in which strong sound waves are directed at the area of heel pain.
During the usually brief procedure of about 30 minutes, performed under local anesthesia and/or "twilight" anesthesia, strong sound waves penetrate the heel area and stimulate a healing response by the body. An overnight hospital stay is not necessary since extracorporeal shock wave therapy is performed on and outpatient basis.
This therapy is a safe and effective alternative treatment for heel pain and only requires a very short recovery time, mainly due to the elimination of costly and invasive surgical procedures.Contact us today to discuss the treatment options for this effective procedure.
Diagnostic Ultrasound
In our continuing effort to provide our patients with the best in podiatric care we are proud to offer diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the foot and ankle right in our office. Much the way x-rays are used in our office to diagnose deformities and fractures of the bones, ultrasound can be instrumental in diagnosing soft tissue abnormalities of the foot such as cysts, abscesses, foreign bodies, neuromas, and ligament or tendon tears and ruptures. In addition, ultrasound can be used to assess healing as it progresses and even aid in the treatment such as guiding the needle into a specific joint or area of inflammation. Having this important diagnostic tool in our office will save our patients time and money because it will decrease the number of follow up visits by eliminating the need to drive to a radiology center and return at a later date for follow up and results.
Dr. Beck and Dr. Deiboldt have received extensive training and are certified in the use of diagnostic ultrasound.
PADnet Diagnostic Test
This non-invasive diagnostic test can detect peripheral arterial disease(PAD) in the feet and legs. We perform this test in our office and the test takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. To learn more about PAD and to determine if you could benefit from the PADnet Test click on the links below.
Sandal and Clog Orthotics
New this spring we are proud to offer a new way to wear your orthotics. With custom sandal or clog orthotics you can be casted for a pair of orthotics that are custom made to fit inside a pair of specialized sandals or clogs chosen and purchased by you. There are a variety of styles and colors available from notable brands such as Birkenstock. The orthotics may be covered by your health insurance and we will happily check your benefits at no extra charge. The sandals are not covered by insurance and the cost is subject to the brand and style chosen.
Minimally Invasive Nerve Decompression (M.I.N.D.) Surgery
Nerve decompression is a minimally invasive surgical treatment of painful Morton's neuromas that can relieve forefoot pain. The traditional surgical procedure for a painful neuroma that has failed to improve with conservative treatment is to remove the enlarged section of the nerve. However, this will result in numbness of that area of the forefoot and poses an additional risk of developing a "stump neuroma" which is the enlargement of the severed edge of the remaining portion of nerve. These two potential adverse effects can be eliminated by nerve decompression because the nerve remains intact. There is a ligament in the forefoot, called the deep transverse inter-metatarsal ligament that causes pain by pressing on the enlarged nerve. By releasing this ligament with specialized equipment through a small incision on top of the foot, the nerve can remain intact and the recovery process is faster and less severe.
Therapeutic Footwear
Dr. Beck and Dr. Deiboldt have joined with the American Diabetes Association in an effort to lower the amputation rate in the diabetic population. To achieve this goal, diabetic patients at risk are being identified and educated about proper footwear and care of their feet. In May of 1993, Medicare established a preventative footwear program for patients with diabetes. Since that time the program has been under-utilized and the amputation rate continues to rise. By supplying proper footwear, such as Dr. Comfort extra depth shoes, along with custom inserts to our diabetic patients at risk we have taken an active role in the campaign to lower the amputation rate.
Dr. Comfort extra depth shoes are designed for the special needs of diabetics. The extra width and depth of the toe box helps accomodate swollen feet, bunions, hammertoes, and other problems by decreasing pressure in those areas. The custom insoles are molded to your feet in the office and decrease soreness due to callus formation. These shoes are also light weight in construction to reduce daily fatigue. There are a variety of styles available for men and women. Ask us which is best for you!
If you are diabetic or have painful feet you are encouraged to make an appointment to be evaluated for deformities, neurological changes, and circulatory changes that may place you at risk for the development of open sores, infection, or amputation. For those who qualify, this shoe program could help save your feet.