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Reclaiming Your Skin: How to Use Tolcylen's New Scar Cream and Its Powerful Ingredients
Scars can affect your confidence and skin’s appearance long after a wound has healed. Finding an effective scar treatment that supports skin repair and improves texture is key to restoring smooth, radiant skin. Tolcylen’s new scar cream from Marlinz Pharma offers a unique two-step application process designed to accelerate healing and reduce scar visibility. This post explains when to use this scar cream, how it works, and the benefits of its carefully selected ingredients.

Dr. Correa
Feb 44 min read


Transforming Foot Health: The Advantages of Trease Lapiplasty and 3D Triplanar Bunion Correction
Bunions cause pain, discomfort, and difficulty walking for millions of people worldwide. Traditional bunion surgeries often focus on correcting the deformity in two dimensions, which can lead to incomplete correction and a higher chance of recurrence. The Trease Lapiplasty system offers a new approach by addressing bunions in three dimensions, providing a more comprehensive and lasting solution.

Dr. Correa
Feb 24 min read


Understanding First Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint Arthritis and When a Cheilectomy Can Help
Big toe pain can be more than just a nuisance. For many, it signals a condition called arthritis in the first metatarsal phalangeal (MTP) joint. This joint, located where the big toe meets the foot, plays a crucial role in walking, running, and balance. When arthritis affects this joint, it can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving the toe. One surgical option that may help is a procedure called a cheilectomy. This blog explains what first MTP joint arthritis is, how a

Dr. Correa
Jan 304 min read


Choosing Between 1st Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint Arthrodesis and Replacement: What You Need to Know
When foot pain starts to interfere with your daily life, especially around the big toe, it’s time to explore your options. Two common surgical treatments for severe arthritis or damage in the 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint (MPJ) are arthrodesis (fusion) and joint replacement. Both have their place, but if you ask me, arthrodesis often comes out on top for most people. Before diving into these, though, it’s important to understand the role of a cheilectomy, a less invasive pr

Dr. Correa
Jan 214 min read


Understanding 1st Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint Arthritis: Diagnosis Insights
If you've been feeling persistent pain at the base of your big toe, you might be dealing with 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint arthritis. This condition affects the joint where your big toe meets the foot, causing discomfort and limiting your movement. I want to walk you through how this arthritis is diagnosed so you can better understand what’s happening and what to expect when you visit a specialist.

Dr. Correa
Jan 156 min read


Comprehensive Treatment Options for Foot Deformities
Foot problems can sneak up on you. One day, you’re walking comfortably, and the next, you notice pain, discomfort, or even a change in the shape of your foot. Foot deformities are more common than you might think, and they can affect people of all ages. The good news? There are many ways to address these issues and get you back on your feet comfortably. In this post, I’ll walk you through the most effective treatment options for foot shape correction, helping you understand w

Dr. Correa
Nov 1, 20254 min read


Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of CBD Cream for Pain and Neuropathy Relief
In recent years, CBD has gained significant attention for its potential therapeutic benefits in managing various conditions.

Dr. Correa
Apr 9, 20242 min read


Immediate Relief After Foot Surgery and Understanding the Post Op Phase
This post serves to give you some pointers on what you can do immediately following surgery to help mitigate your pain.

Dr. Correa
Feb 24, 20244 min read


How to use a Brannock Device (Foot Measurer)
The Brannock Device is a widely used foot measuring tool that helps determine shoe size and width.

Dr. Correa
Feb 10, 20243 min read


How to Properly Fit a Shoe
Ensuring that your shoes fit properly is crucial for comfort, foot health, and preventing potential issues such as blisters or foot pain.

Dr. Correa
Feb 3, 20243 min read


X Rays in the Foot and Ankle Clinic
Foot and ankle specialists, such as podiatrists often utilize X-rays as a valuable diagnostic tool to assess and diagnose various conditions

Dr. Correa
Jan 26, 20243 min read


Equinus (Tight Calf Muscles)
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses tight calf muscles (equinus) and how they affect foot function and contribute to foot pain.

Dr. Correa
Jun 7, 20214 min read


Asymmetrical feet
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses foot function and what it means to have asymmetric feet.

Dr. Correa
Apr 28, 20212 min read


What are Bunions?
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS describes what a bunion is and discusses causes and treatments for bunions.

Dr. Correa
Apr 28, 20215 min read
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