
How to Prevent an Ingrown Toenail Infection
Preventing infection is an important part of caring for an ingrown nail. Let’s look at how to care for your ingrown nail, including the necessary steps to prevent infection.
At Hudson Valley Foot Associates, the board-certified podiatrists are the preeminent foot and ankle specialists in the Hudson Valley. With offices in Kingston, New Windsor, Wappingers Falls, Hudson, and West Coxsackie, New York, patients of all ages have a place to seek help with Achilles tendon injuries, fractures, arthritis, and other foot and ankle problems.
The Hudson Valley Foot Associates specialists have a combined 135-plus years of experience with both conservative and surgical care. They believe in providing their patients with options and explaining treatments and procedures before they happen.
When patients need surgery, the foot and ankle surgeons use the most advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques and equipment, such as Lapiplasty® bunion correction surgery, to help patients get back to weight-bearing earlier than with traditional surgical approaches.
The caring podiatrists are always ready to help patients maximize their foot and ankle health and wellness. They can prescribe custom orthotics, highly quality over-the-counter Powerstep® orthotics, and other solutions for flat feet, chronic foot pain, and other issues. In addition, providers can recommend the best athletic shoes for specific patient needs, with favored brands including Hoka®, Nike®, Asics®, and New Balance®.
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Preventing infection is an important part of caring for an ingrown nail. Let’s look at how to care for your ingrown nail, including the necessary steps to prevent infection.
Custom orthotics are built around the contours and functioning of your feet. Unlike over-the-counter shoe inserts, custom orthotics are made with you in mind. There are signs that you might benefit from a custom orthotic fitting.
If you suspect that your heel pain is due to plantar fasciitis, there’s a good chance you’re correct, since it’s the most common cause of pain at the bottom of your heel, affecting more than 2 million people in the country every year.