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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.
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