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Areas of Expertise
Welcome to Carl J. Mattia, DPM, where your foot and ankle health are our top priorities. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for all your foot needs. Whether you're seeking treatment for common conditions like bunions and plantar fasciitis or require specialized care for diabetic foot complications or sports injuries, we're here to help you step with confidence and comfort.
Achilles Tendonitis
Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the large tendon at the back of the ankle.
Causes: Overuse, sudden increase in physical activity, tight calf muscles, improper footwear.
Symptoms: Pain and stiffness at the back of the ankle, swelling, tenderness, difficulty flexing the foot.
Causes: Overuse, sudden increase in physical activity, tight calf muscles, improper footwear.
Symptoms: Pain and stiffness at the back of the ankle, swelling, tenderness, difficulty flexing the foot.
Aging Feet
Changes in the feet due to aging, including loss of fat padding, thinning skin, reduced flexibility, and increased risk of various foot conditions.
Causes: Natural aging process, wear and tear on the feet over time.
Symptoms: Reduced cushioning leading to foot pain, thinning skin making feet more susceptible to injuries and infections, decreased flexibility and mobility.
Causes: Natural aging process, wear and tear on the feet over time.
Symptoms: Reduced cushioning leading to foot pain, thinning skin making feet more susceptible to injuries and infections, decreased flexibility and mobility.
Ankle Sprain
Injury to the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint due to sudden twisting or rolling of the ankle.
Causes: Sudden twisting, rolling, or turning of the ankle beyond its normal range of motion, usually during physical activity or sports.
Symptoms: Pain, swelling, bruising, difficulty bearing weight on the affected ankle, instability or weakness in the ankle joint.
Causes: Sudden twisting, rolling, or turning of the ankle beyond its normal range of motion, usually during physical activity or sports.
Symptoms: Pain, swelling, bruising, difficulty bearing weight on the affected ankle, instability or weakness in the ankle joint.
Arthritis
Inflammation of one or more joints in the feet, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Causes: Various types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout.
Symptoms: Joint pain, swelling, stiffness, reduced range of motion, warmth or redness around the affected joints.
Causes: Various types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout.
Symptoms: Joint pain, swelling, stiffness, reduced range of motion, warmth or redness around the affected joints.
Bunions
Bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe joint, causing the big toe to deviate towards the other toes.
Causes: Genetics, wearing tight or narrow shoes, certain foot types or deformities.
Symptoms: Bony bump at the base of the big toe, pain or soreness, redness, swelling, difficulty wearing shoes.
Causes: Genetics, wearing tight or narrow shoes, certain foot types or deformities.
Symptoms: Bony bump at the base of the big toe, pain or soreness, redness, swelling, difficulty wearing shoes.
Corns and Calluses
Thickened areas of skin that develop in response to repeated friction or pressure.
Causes: Ill-fitting shoes, high heels, abnormal foot anatomy, walking barefoot.
Symptoms: Thick, hardened skin (calluses), localized areas of thickened, raised skin with a central core (corns), pain or tenderness at the site of the corn or callus.
Causes: Ill-fitting shoes, high heels, abnormal foot anatomy, walking barefoot.
Symptoms: Thick, hardened skin (calluses), localized areas of thickened, raised skin with a central core (corns), pain or tenderness at the site of the corn or callus.
Diabetic Foot Care
Metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels, which can lead to various foot complications.
Causes: Insufficient insulin production or insulin resistance, leading to high blood sugar levels.
Symptoms: Numbness or tingling in the feet (peripheral neuropathy), slow-healing wounds, foot ulcers, increased risk of infections, changes in foot shape or structure.
Causes: Insufficient insulin production or insulin resistance, leading to high blood sugar levels.
Symptoms: Numbness or tingling in the feet (peripheral neuropathy), slow-healing wounds, foot ulcers, increased risk of infections, changes in foot shape or structure.
Eczema
Chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation, itching, and redness.
Causes: Genetic predisposition, immune system dysfunction, environmental factors, allergens.
Symptoms: Itching, redness, dryness, flaking, cracking, and blistering of the skin on the feet.
Causes: Genetic predisposition, immune system dysfunction, environmental factors, allergens.
Symptoms: Itching, redness, dryness, flaking, cracking, and blistering of the skin on the feet.
Flat Feet
Lack of arch in the foot, causing the entire sole to touch the ground when standing.
Causes: Genetics, weak arch-supporting muscles, injury, obesity, aging.
Symptoms: Pain or achiness in the feet, particularly in the arch or heel area, difficulty standing for long periods, tired or achy legs.
Causes: Genetics, weak arch-supporting muscles, injury, obesity, aging.
Symptoms: Pain or achiness in the feet, particularly in the arch or heel area, difficulty standing for long periods, tired or achy legs.
Heel Spurs
Heel spurs are bony growths under the heel bone, commonly linked to plantar fasciitis.
Cause: Result from strain on foot muscles and ligaments due to activities like running or inadequate shoe support.
Symptoms: Heel pain, swelling, and difficulty walking.
Cause: Result from strain on foot muscles and ligaments due to activities like running or inadequate shoe support.
Symptoms: Heel pain, swelling, and difficulty walking.
Athletes Foot
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet.
Cause: Various types of fungi that thrive in warm, moist environments like sweaty shoes or communal showers.
Symptoms: Itching, burning, and cracked, peeling skin between the toes or on the soles of the feet. In severe cases, blisters or ulcers may develop.
Cause: Various types of fungi that thrive in warm, moist environments like sweaty shoes or communal showers.
Symptoms: Itching, burning, and cracked, peeling skin between the toes or on the soles of the feet. In severe cases, blisters or ulcers may develop.
Fungal Toenails
Infections caused by fungi that affect the toenails. The condition typically begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of the nail and can spread, causing the nail to become thickened, discolored, and brittle.
Causes: Fungal toenails thrive in warm, moist environments like sweaty shoes or public showers. Common risk factors include aging, having a weakened immune system, or sustaining a nail injury.
Symptoms: Nail discoloration (yellow, white, or brown), thickened or brittle nails, nail deformity, foul odor, and sometimes pain or discomfort. If you notice these signs, it's best to seek medical advice for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Causes: Fungal toenails thrive in warm, moist environments like sweaty shoes or public showers. Common risk factors include aging, having a weakened immune system, or sustaining a nail injury.
Symptoms: Nail discoloration (yellow, white, or brown), thickened or brittle nails, nail deformity, foul odor, and sometimes pain or discomfort. If you notice these signs, it's best to seek medical advice for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails occur when the edge of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin, leading to pain, redness, swelling, and possibly infection.
Causes: Improper nail trimming, wearing tight shoes, injury, or genetic predisposition.
Symptoms: Include pain along the nail edge, swelling, redness, and in some cases, pus or drainage.
Causes: Improper nail trimming, wearing tight shoes, injury, or genetic predisposition.
Symptoms: Include pain along the nail edge, swelling, redness, and in some cases, pus or drainage.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes.
Cause: Repetitive strain or overuse, leading to micro-tears in the fascia.
Symptoms Heel pain, especially upon waking or after long periods of rest, as well as stiffness and tenderness in the bottom of the foot.
Cause: Repetitive strain or overuse, leading to micro-tears in the fascia.
Symptoms Heel pain, especially upon waking or after long periods of rest, as well as stiffness and tenderness in the bottom of the foot.
Hammertoes
Hammertoes are a foot deformity where one or more toes bend abnormally at the middle joint, causing them to resemble a hammer or claw.
Cause: Wearing ill-fitting shoes, genetic predisposition, muscle imbalance, or certain medical conditions like arthritis.
Symptoms: Pain, swelling, corns or calluses on the affected toes, and difficulty fitting into shoes.
Cause: Wearing ill-fitting shoes, genetic predisposition, muscle imbalance, or certain medical conditions like arthritis.
Symptoms: Pain, swelling, corns or calluses on the affected toes, and difficulty fitting into shoes.
Sports Injuries
Sports injuries encompass a wide range of injuries that occur during athletic activities. These injuries can affect various parts of the body, including muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and joints.
Causes: Overuse, improper training techniques, inadequate warm-up or stretching, sudden impacts, or collisions with other athletes or objects.
Symptoms vary depending on the type and severity of the injury but may include pain, swelling, bruising, stiffness, weakness, and difficulty moving the affected area.
Causes: Overuse, improper training techniques, inadequate warm-up or stretching, sudden impacts, or collisions with other athletes or objects.
Symptoms vary depending on the type and severity of the injury but may include pain, swelling, bruising, stiffness, weakness, and difficulty moving the affected area.
Neuroma
Neuroma, specifically Morton's neuroma, is a painful condition characterized by a thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves leading to your toes. It typically occurs between the third and fourth toes but can affect other toes as well.
Cause: The exact cause is often unclear but can involve repetitive stress or irritation to the nerve, such as wearing tight or high-heeled shoes.
Symptoms: Pain, tingling, or numbness in the ball of the foot or toes, often exacerbated by walking or wearing tight shoes.
Cause: The exact cause is often unclear but can involve repetitive stress or irritation to the nerve, such as wearing tight or high-heeled shoes.
Symptoms: Pain, tingling, or numbness in the ball of the foot or toes, often exacerbated by walking or wearing tight shoes.
Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints, most commonly the big toe.
Causes: Stress, alcohol consumption, or certain foods.
Symptoms: Sudden and severe pain, swelling, redness, and warmth in the affected joint.
Causes: Stress, alcohol consumption, or certain foods.
Symptoms: Sudden and severe pain, swelling, redness, and warmth in the affected joint.
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