Podiatrist - Portland
15 Sewall St
Portland, Maine 04102
207-774-0028
SPURS
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Urgent Foot Treatment If you think you have an urgent foot or ankle problem, please call our office and we will do our best to schedule the same day. Urgent needs include infected ingrown nails, new ulcer, unexplained redness or swelling to the foot especially with diabetes, possible fracture, ankle sprains. Appointment Request
First Aid Kit Essentials for Foot and Ankle Emergencies
Hammertoe Repair -Dr. Kurlanski uses the Smart Toe Implant for hammertoe correction.
Dr. Kurlanski has posted pictures of various types of wounds encountered on a regular basis. Click the link above.
Foot and Ankle Health Associations
American Podiatric Medical Association
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Patient Education Site
American Diabetes Association
American Academy of Sports Medicine
American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
Maine Podiatric Medical Association
Vendors/Products
Dr. Comfort Shoes
Crocsrx.
Insolia high heel inserts
Powersteps.
Apligraf
Theraskin/Theragauze
Amerigel
Local Links
Maine Running Company.
Maine Medical Center
Mercy Hospital Wound Healing Center
Mercy Hospital
Martins Point Healthcare
Hanger Prosthetic and Orthotics
Tips Sheets
Walking Tips for Seniors
APMA Runners Resource
Bone spurs are a very common foot problem. In the feet, they develop most frequently in the heel, near the toes, and on top of the big toe joint. The spurs are small outgrowths of bone. In and of themselves, they are generally harmless. However, their location may cause friction or irritation from shoes or other foot structures, which can lead to other foot problems.
Heel spurs refer specifically to bone spurs in the heel. Heel spurs are growths of bone on the underside, forepart of the heel bone and occur when the plantar fibrous band pulls at its attachment to the heel bone. This area of the heel later calcifies to form a spur. With proper warm-up and the use of appropriate athletic shoes, strain to the ligament can be reduced.
Anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, corrective shoes, and/or orthotics (special shoe inserts) are some of the common treatments for spurs. Note: Please consult your physician before taking any medication. Surgery may be prescribed if spurring around the joint becomes severe or leads to recurrent pain from persistent corns.