Our unique in-office stores showcase a large variety of doctor recommended foot care and comfort products. You will find high-quality foot pads for a large list of foot problems that are only available in a medical office setting.  We also carry a line of specialty foot creams, athlete’s foot treatment, dry skin solutions, capsules, ingestible oil, creams and lotions.

We carry many lines of Medicare-approved shoes for patients with diabetes. We cater to our runners and athletes, carrying premier brands like Brooks,  Altra running shoes and many more. Our fashionistas have all their shoe needs covered with our many lines of supportive, yet stylish shoes.

American Podiatric Medical Association approved Vionics and Altras shoes have built-in arch supports and come in a variety of styles including activewear, sandals, supportive flip flops, high heel dress shoes, boots, and supportive flats.

Our past and present customers vary from athletes and marathon runners to people with severe foot conditions that may require accommodation for an Ankle/Foot orthosis (AFO). An AFO is a type of over the counter or custom-made lower extremity brace that our Podiatrists may order to help a patient with stability problems, severe deformities and to help improve gait/walking. We are excited to offer a store that can fit shoes for people with all foot types. Come in today and let us help you stay active without foot pain! Our mantra is: We keep you moving!

Foot surgeries vary in complexity, length, and severity, yet most are conducted on a same-day, outpatient basis. Your Podiatrist will be there to guide you through the entire process of discussing and making the surgical plan, scheduling, preoperative instructions and preparations, performing the surgery and post operative management. Patients need to arrange for another person to take them home after the procedure and stay with them for the first 24 hours following the surgery. Post-operative instructions, provided by your surgeon, will give you the information needed to care for your recovering ankle following surgery.

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In our offices, we have trained medical staff to take the images and our doctors will read and evaluate the images.  Much like the graduation from polaroid to digital photography, digital X-rays end the “waiting game”, taking development time out of the equation. This allows doctors to retrieve information instantly. These digital images are also easily transferable – meaning the doctor can review the images with the patient right in the exam room and at the end of your appointment the digital images can be burned onto a CD so it can be taken to your next medical appointment if necessary (charges may apply).

While the benefits prove plentiful, many people wonder if X-rays are safe. In essence, they are a form of radiation exposure. However, the level of exposure from digital X-rays is so miniscule, sources including Mayo Clinic maintain that the rewards far outweigh the risks. Plus, digital X-rays emit 70% less radiation than the traditional film variety. If you are pregnant, your doctor may suggest an alternative diagnostic method.

The best part is that an x-ray order can be written, captured, and read all within your initial visit. This is great news for those that need an appointment and imaging right away, such as after an injury. Unknowingly walking on a broken bone can impede healing and  increase the chances of needing surgical intervention. In medicine, early detection and intervention leads to the most favorable outcomes. Same day appointments are available at Frederick Foot & Ankle.

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Diabetic neuropathy can affect any of your peripheral nerves including motor neurons, sensory neurons, and your autonomic nervous system.

However, this condition often causes damage to the nerves in your legs, feet, arms, and hands. This is referred to as diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Our experts at Frederick Foot and Ankle are aware of the debilitating effects of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. That is why we provide the latest diagnostic techniques and diabetic neuropathy treatment options. Our main goal is to help you get back on your feet and improve your quality of life.

You do not have to worry if you have this condition. We offer the best mechanical, medical and surgical treatment for your extremities. If you or your loved ones in and around Frederick are afflicted with this disorder, Frederick Foot and Ankle is the right place to take control of the condition. Herein you are going to learn more about the disorder including its causes, symptoms and treatment options.

Sports medicine professionals treat a wide variety of patients. Professional and amateur athletes, those who want better results from their exercise program, people who have suffered injuries and are trying to regain full function and those with disabilities who are trying to increase mobility and capability can all benefit. We also treat children and teens involved in sports and adults who exercise for personal fitness, as well as people who have physically demanding jobs, like construction workers.

Many sports are hard on the feet because of quick repetitive movements, constricting footwear with little support, and/or increased exposure to impact and risk of injury or trauma. The following is a brief overview of some of the most common injuries that result from particular sports.

Warts are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus), the virus can be picked up from infected surfaces (like shoes or shower floors) or directly from another individual that is infected. An individual with the virus can begin to infect different locations on their body, HPV travels more effectively on perspiring skin and a drying agent can be used to decrease the ease of motility.

Those with weakened immune system are more susceptible to the virus but it can also be contracted by a healthy individual. The virus is more commonly seen on children because they tend to be more active without shoes and less hygienic, increasing their chances of being exposed to the virus.

At Frederick Foot & Ankle treatment starts with an office visit. The podiatrist may remove part of the lesion in question and send it to the laboratory for a confirmation. Treatment will begin by removing the top layer with a blade and then trichloroacetic acid is placed on the site to remove and kill the virus infecting the skin cells, this process is normally only mildly uncomfortable. The area is then covered for protection.

Between office visits the patient will be instructed to continue to treat the plantar wart at home. A wart pack can be purchased from the office which includes all the necessary products to quickly treat the infection. The wart pack includes: wart medication, a drying agent, a pumi stone, and mole skin.

The amount of time it takes to rid the skin of the virus depends on the initial size of the wart, number of warts and the compliance of the patient treating the area at home.

Some lesions may be eligible for surgical excision, which can be done right in the office under local anesthesia in many cases. If you have a questionable lesion below your knee let the podiatrists at Frederick Foot & Ankle evaluate and treat it for you.