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SUSAN R. CARTER, M.D. Director of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Diplomat American Board of Ophthalmology Fellow American Society Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons Former Professor at the University of California at San Francisco With over 15 years of cosmetic and reconstructive experience Restore Your Natural Beauty 65 Mountain Blvd. Ext. Warren, NJ 07059 In the Warren Medical Center Across from the ACME COSMETIC EYELID ENHANCEMENTS BOTOX JUVEDERM RESTYLANE RECONSTRUCTIVE EYELID SURGERY LIKE us on Facebook CALL FOR YOUR CONSULTATION TODAY (732) 356-6200 www.The-Eye-Center.com POSSIBLE CAUSES OF YOUR HEEL PAIN - A QUICK QUIZ By: Dr. Jyotsna Thapar Ankle & Foot Specialist of NJ, LLC When you have a tummy ache, it is sometimes hard to pinpoint the cause: Are you hungry? Did you eat something that disagreed with you? Could a bug be working its way through your system? Diagnosing heel pain presents simi- lar difficulties, because there is a wide variety of conditions that lead to this symptom. Here is a quick quiz to help you explore some pos- sible reasons: 1. Is the pain under the front of your heel toward the arch? Sharp or stabbing sensations in this area often mean plantar fasciitis – an inflammation of the ligament that supports your arch. This is the most common reason for heel discomfort. 2. Does the cord above the back of your heel hurt? This usually indicates Achilles tendinitis, or possibly inflammation in the bursa between the Achilles and the bone. 3. Is there a bony bump at the back of your foot? This could indicate Haglund’s deformity, an overgrowth of bone tissue caused by pressure and irrita- tion – often due to ill-fitting shoes or high heels that press in on the heel. 4. Is the bottom, fleshy part of your heel sore? This could be because the fat pad is deterio- rating and not cushioning the calcaneus as well. It could also be a stone bruise caused by landing on a hard object. 5. Is the pain around your inside ankle bone? A branch of the tib- ial nerve that helps support your arch could be entrapped and compressed, causing tingling, discomfort, and numbness. There are many other, less common reasons for discomfort in this area as well. Arthritis, gout, a nerve growth or tumor, neuropathy, or even a problem with the way your foot and ankle move as you walk and run (your gait) can all be factors. You need expert help to determine exactly why you are having trouble, and we are here to provide just that. We can often figure out what is wrong just from your medical his- tory, descriptions of symptoms, and a physical examination of the foot, but we have imaging and other tests that can help us confirm or narrow down the diagnosis as well. When your feet or ankles hurt, you can reach Ankle and Foot Specialist of New Jersey at 732- 356-FOOT (3668) to schedule an appointment, or request one online. Our office is conveniently located on opposite ACME in Warren Medical Center, Warren, NJ and we would be delighted to help you conquer your heel pain for good! 3322 Route 22 West, Suite 1207-1208, Branchburg, NJ 08876 908-218-0300 908-218-0301 (fax) www.branchburgoralsurgery.com We Accept Most Major PPO Dental Plans Karl Maloney, D.D.S. Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Wisdom Teeth Dental Implants Bone Grafting General Anesthesia 3D Cone Beam CT Jaw Surgery Oral Pathology Facial Trauma