Dr. Marcus Specializes In Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery
Dr. Michael Marcus and his staff are committed to providing the highest level of patient care and have extensive experience in all of these critical areas. With more than 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Marcus provides treatment for both medical and surgical problems of the foot and ankle. He utilizes contemporary-evidence based methods in the treatment of your problems.
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Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, often resulting in one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle to be stretched or torn. If not properly treated, ankle sprains could develop into long-term problems. An example is chronic lateral ankle instability. Read More...
Bunions
Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint to angle toward the other toes. Read More...
Flat Feet
Flat feet are a common condition. Children as well as adults can be affected, There are different type of flatfeet. Some are flexible others rigid. They can cause localized pain as well as discomfort in other ares of the lower extremities as wel as the back. Read More...
Hammertoes
Hammertoe is a deformity In which the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can couse corns to develop that result in pain with walking. They can also lead to other problems. Read More...
Diabetes and Your Feet
With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. Diabetics often have a condition referred to as neuropathy- causing an inability for the patient to feel their feet. Thus, a problem of the foot or ankle could progress with the patient unaware of the nature of the problem. Read More...
Heel Spurs
Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. . Read More...
Corns
Corns and calluses are protective layers of compacted, dead skin cells. They are caused by repeated friction from skin rubbing against bony areas or against an irregularity in a shoe. Corns ordinarily form on the toes and calluses on the soles of the feet.Read More...
Athlete's Foot
A chronic infection caused by various types of fungus, Athlete's foot is often spread in places where people go barefoot such as public showers or swimming pools. Read More...