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Primary: Podiatrist (Foot Specialist)

Sub-Specialty: Podiatrist,Foot & Ankle Surgery

Additional Specialties: Podiatrist (Foot Specialist)

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Other Link: http://www.mountainpodiatry.net
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Phone: (828) 697-8686

Address: 2315 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28791

Website: http://www.mountainpodiatry.net

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General Practitioners

Warts
Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are two common forms of arthritis that affect millions of Americans, especially those over age 45. Rheumatoid arthritis is a â€œsystemicâ€ disease that can affect the entire body. Osteoarthritis, sometimes called degenerative arthritis, or referred to as joint â€œwear and tear,â€ is isolated to the joints. Pain and stiffness caused by cartilage destruction develop slowly as a result of years of everyday living and pounding.
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain originates deep within the foot, directly on the heel bone or within the footâ€™s connective tissues, called the â€œplantar fascia.â€ This fibrous band extends from the heel bone, supports the arch and reaches across to the toes. Pain can result when these tissues become irritated or inflamed, eventually causing bony spurs to develop on the heel bone.Most cases of heel pain are characterized by inflammation. First, the fascia begins to pull on the bone and the tissues become irritated, then inflamed. This inflammation is called plantar fasciitis.
Diabetic Foot Care

Endocrinologist

Diabetes Care

MRI
X-Rays

Wound Care
Once circulation is found to be adequate, topical or oral antibiotics can be used to their full effectiveness. New topical wound treatments will also be effective at this time. As a podiatrist and wound care specialist, we will select appropriate wound care treatment according to the woundâ€™s appearance, tissue quality and stage of healing. Some of the newer wound preparations can even speed wound healing.
Bunion Surgery
This procedure is performed in an out-patient hospital setting with anesthesia so that you wonâ€™t feel, see or hear anything. You can generally go home within a couple hours of completing the surgery. Pain and deformity are significantly reduced in the great majority of patients who undergo bunion surgery. In addition to easing pain, the purpose of bunion surgery is to remove the enlargement and realign the join to restore normal function. This means that after surgery, the foot can carry the bodyâ€™s weight properly, and that special shoes are no longer needed. As with most conditions, early diagnosis and treatment is essential before structural joint damage occurs. So that that you can return to your activities without lasting complications, make an appointment today and see what is causing your discomfort and what can be done so that your everyday pain may be reduced.
Bunions
Bunions also maybe associated with various forms of arthritis. Bunions are a progressive deformity, getting worse with time. As bunions become more severe, the joint moves further out of proper alignment and eventually arthritis will damage the joint space. As bunion deformities progress, they can become quite symptomatic and bothersome. The skin and deeper tissues around the bunion also may become swollen or inflamed from increased pressure of footwear. The other toes can be affected by a bunion, as a result of pressure from the great toe pushing against the lesser toes. Shoes which used to fit gradually become too tight and walking and everyday activities can become uncomfortable. Inactivity becomes the exercise of choice! Treatment initially is to relieve pressure on the bunion and smaller toes with larger shoes and restriction of painful activities. Given the progressive nature of the bunion, surgical correction of the bunion may be required. Due to the structural nature of the problem, the metatarsal bone needs to be cut and realigned. In addition, the surrounding tendons and ligaments may need to be repositioned to help realign the joint in a straight position.
Ingrown Toenails
Reconstructive Surgery
In more resistant cases, reconstructive surgery is needed to give improvement in joint motion and the benefit of reduced pain. The goals of surgery are different for each individual and will need to be discussed with us. While surgical care will not cure arthritis or completely restore the joint to its natural health, it will ease pain and make daily activities more manageable. Early recognition is key!

Corns
Hammertoes are most commonly found on the second (next to the big toe) and fifth (or small) toes. Because of this abnormal toe position, the joint of the toe becomes prominent on top of the buckled toe. The tendons and ligaments then begin to contract and accelerate the problem. Skin irritation (inflamed skin areas) or even corns â€“ (an accumulation of hard dead skin cells) may form on top of these prominent, contracted joints where shoes are likely to rub. This usually will lead to pain and inability to wear some types of shoes comfortably, especially if the pressure or corn is on the small toe. In reality, the corn is natureâ€™s protection or â€œband aidâ€ between the shoe and bone. This pressure can lead to inflammation or bursitis and the inability to wear a lot of your shoes. A bone spur, which is an overgrowth of bone, can occur within the toe joint if outside pressure continues to irritate the bone.
Ulcer
Non-healing wounds have many causes but it is imperative that they heal quickly and completely. Before treatment of an ulcer, the patientâ€™s circulation must be evaluated. If there is little or no blood flow to the wound, no treatment however novel or effective, will work. Circulation must be first be established in order to have other medical treatments be effective, such as antibiotics and other wound dressings. The infection must be treated with appropriate antibiotics, either oral or intravenously, so that healing can begin.
Calluses
Metatarsalgia often occurs in the area where the second, third and fourth toes meet the ball of the foot (the metatarsal heads). Large calluses can sometimes form.Â It can affect just one or two toes or the whole foot (or both feet).
Fungus
The fungal problems seen most often are athleteâ€™s foot and fungus nails. A fungus is common mold that thrives in the three Dâ€™s: dark, damp and dirty. On the feet, it can grow on and between the toes, as well as soles and toenails. Chronic fungal infections are most common in adults, while acute fungal infections are seen more in children.
Lesions
Cryoprobe is a new treatment for warts and other non-cancerous lesions on your feet. It uses liquid nitrogen to destroy the lesion in a way that is less painful than with older methods. While this may require several treatments, it is quite successful and does not generally cause any down time following the procedure. One of the biggest advantages is that it is done right in the office and is covered by most insurance plans.

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Physical Therapy
Arthritis of the feet is very common since 25% of the bones of your body are in your feet. Add to that the many miles that you travel daily and have traveled over your lifetime, and you can see that feet can easily show the results of the abuse. Many times the symptoms of foot arthritis can be controlled by medications, orthotics and physical therapy. In early stages, orthotics are beneficial in treating â€œturf toe.â€
Flatfoot Correction
Heel Pain
Ankle Sprain
Ankle twists or sprains are a very common foot/ankle injury that is often ignored, tolerated and/or mistreated. Most common is the inversion sprain, when the foot goes down and in toward your other foot. Many of the sprains are mild and only result in stretching of the ankle ligaments. Rest, Ice, Elevation and Compression, known as RICE and recovery should be less than a week. If, however, your ankle sprain is more severe with swelling, bruising or inability to bear weight, your evaluation and treatment must be more in-depth. An Xray of the foot and/or ankle may be needed to rule out fracture.Â MRI examination is beneficial to evaluate the integrity of the ankle joint and its ligaments and tendons.
Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

General Podiatry
Drs. Hyman and Wadington are board certified in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery by the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. They are also members of the American Podiatric Medical Association, North Carolina Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.Â Dr. Hyman has been practicing in Hendersonville since 2000 and Dr. Wadington, after five years of practice in Chicago, joined Dr. Hyman in March 2005.
Ankle Sprain
Bunions Problems
A bunion, from the latin â€œbunioâ€ meaning enlargement, is a protuberance of bone or tissue around a joint. This enlargement occurs either at the base of the great toe or on the outside of the foot, at the base of the little toe where it is called a â€œbunionetteâ€ or â€œtailorâ€™s bunion.â€ Bunions at the base of the great toe usually begin when the big toe starts moving toward the smaller toes and this crowding puts pressure on the joint, pushing it outward. Both men and women can develop bunions, although it appears that bunions are more commonly seen in women. Bunions develop from a weakness in the bone structure of your foot. Because of the instability of the bones and ligaments which form the various joints and arches in your foot, the joints have a tendency to move out of proper alignment. The deformity runs in families and people with flat feet or low arches are more prone to develop this problem.
Calluses
Diabetic Foot Care
Flat Feet
Hammertoes
A hammertoe deformity usually refers to an abnormal toe position where one or more small toes buckle or bend-under, out of their normal straight position. Many disorders can affect the joints of the toes, causing pain and preventing the foot from function as it should. People of all ages can have toe problems, from infants born with deformities, to older adults with acquired deformities. Over time, these deformities develop from being a flexible tendon deformity to one that affects the bone and therefore is rigid and non-bending.
Heel Spurs
A projection or growth of bone may form on the heel bone when the fascia pulls over an extended period of time. Heel spursÂ themselves are not painful.Â It is the inflammation of the plantar fascia that cause the pain and thus treatment is aimed at reducing stress on the foot and decreasing inflammation. Injury, overuse or mechanical causes can bring on discomfort in the heel. A correct evaluation and diagnosis is imperative for successful treatment as most heel pain can be relieved without surgery.
Heel Pain
Foot Pain
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails most often effect the big toe. The symptoms occur because the skin around the nail is forced so close against the nail that the nail appears to be â€œgrowingâ€ into the skin. Soft skin tissues react to the nail as if itâ€™s a foreign body. Inflammation, pain and infection often result. It is important to seek prompt care especially if you are in a high-risk health group (have diabetes or poor circulation) or if it becomes infected. Ingrown toenails rarely respond long term to â€œbathroom surgery.â€
Metatarsalgia
Ball of foot pain orÂ Metatarsalgia is pain that occurs in the ball (or metatarsal region) of the foot.Â The pain can range from mild to severe and often gets worse when you stand or move. It is sometimes described as a burning or aching sensation and you may have shooting pains, tingling or numbness in your toes. Some people also experience a â€˜walking on pebblesâ€™ sensation.Â Metatarsalgia is a common foot problem with a number of different causes, such as badly fitting footwear, being overweight and certain medical conditions (for example, arthritis). Older people are more susceptible.
Plantar Fasciitis
The most common cause of arch pain isÂ plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is the name that describes inflammation of the fibrous band of tissue that connects the heel to the toes. Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include pain early in the morning and pain with long walks or prolonged standing.

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