Bunions & Hammertoes • Heel Pain
Nail Pain • Neuromas
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If you suffer with bunions or hammertoes, you may have been told that surgery is the best solution. But because FootMed’s director, Craig S. Tenzer, MD, DPM, takes such a conservative approach to treatment, he can often alleviate these painful problems without surgery.

Bunions — This common condition is an enlargement of the bone and tissue around the joint of the big toe. The area may become red and swollen, making shoes and walking very uncomfortable. A bunion causes pain, swelling and skin irritation. It can lead to corns, calluses or even arthritis. Thankfully, Dr. Tenzer has the training, expertise and leading-edge technology to alleviate your pain and start the healing process.

Hammertoes — This “buckling” of the toe(s) is caused by an imbalance in the tendon or joints. As a hammertoe becomes more rigid over time, corns and calluses may form, making it difficult to wear shoes. Dr. Tenzer’s state-of-the-art surgical techniques allow him to correct your hammertoes without leaving pins protruding from your toes, thus eliminating much of the discomfort and inconvenience attributed to conventional hammertoe surgery.

When surgery is your best option.

Sometimes surgery is the best way to resolve bunion, hammertoe and degenerative joint disease problems. Dr. Tenzer is highly experienced in these areas and takes advantage of the latest advances in surgical techniques to gently fix the problem and get you active again.

One such leading-edge advantage for degenerative joint disease is the new hemi-joint implant, which Dr. Tenzer uses to recreate a fully functional joint. This is a revolutionary alternative to traditional solutions such as cleaning out the joint, which is only a short-term solution, or actually fusing the joint, which makes it immobile. And with Dr. Tenzer’s hemi-joint implants, there are no casts or screws and there is only soft-tissue healing – no bone tissue healing is required – which reduces healing complications and shortens your recovery time, too.

Advanced, compassionate care.

No matter what type of foot or ankle problem you’re suffering from, FootMed offers leading-edge solutions. Dr. Tenzer is a board-certified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist who has helped thousands of people from all walks of life get back on their feet. Discover the difference his specialized care can make today.