4160 Merrick Road
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 541-9000
Our Services
offers a full array of podiatric services to help you maintain healthy feet. You can read more on this page about specific services.
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Other Diagnosis and Specialized Treatment of:
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Excessive Sweating
- Foot Odor
- Cracked Heels
- Fractures
- Ballet and Dance Injuries
New Neuroma Treatments:
While conservative treatment can sometimes relieve the symptoms, a large percentage of patients require surgical intervention. The most common surgical procedure for correcting Morton's neuroma has been to perform a "neurectomy". This consists of an incision on the top of the foot, retraction of the metatarsal bones, and removal of the enlarged nerve. This is considered an invasive surgery and patients are subjected to longer recovery periods, loss of sensation and potential complications such as stump neuromas.
We are performing a newer, much less invasive procedure, developed by Koby Surgical. This procedure, called a "nerve decompression", can be performed through a single small incision between the toes. The enlarged nerve is decompressed by isolating and releasing the ligament above the nerve. The nerve is relieved of the pressure from the metatarsal heads which eliminates the painful symptoms. The patient's nerve is left intact with no loss of sensation. There is also a short recovery period without the complications associated with neurectomies. This is a very safe procedure with a high success rate and it is becoming the standard care for hundreds of surgeons throughout the country.
Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program:
Do you or someone you know have diabetes? If you are a diabetic, you may be at risk of developing serious foot infections and ulcers that often lead to amputation. Research by the American Diabetes Association has confirmed that over half of the diabetic amputations could have been prevented with timely foot care and protective footwear.
Medicare recognizes the importance of this and now provides coverage for one pair of high quality shoes and three pairs of removable, protective shoe inserts each year. This valuable service is now being offered here at Massapequa Podiatry Associates. If you are a diabetic and qualify, Medicare will pay 80% and your supplemental insurance may pay the other 20%, resulting in no outof-pocket cost to you.
Do not delay. Please call us at (516)-541-9000 to schedule a foot exam, so we may evaluate your eligibility for this important benefit.
Featured Specialties:
- Shockwave
-For over a year now, we have been performing this new, non-invasive therapy for heel pain - Diabetic Shoe Program
- Orthotics
-We have been chosen to work with the best Orthotic lab in the country to make any type of Orthotic. From dress shoes to ski boots, we can make an Orthotic fit your special needs and special shoes.