Hunterdon Podiatric Medicine
Foot and ankle problems are among the most common reasons that patients seek help from a physician. Having pain in your feet or ankles can seriously affect your daily life, preventing you from effectively doing your job, caring for your family, or participating in sports. At Hunterdon Podiatric Medicine we ensure that our patients receive the best in medical or surgical care. We offer comprehensive foot and ankle care from both conservative and surgical management for your condition.
If you are experiencing pain in your feet or ankles or are concerned that your daily activities place you at risk for such problems, make an appointment today. We look forward to assisting you.
Hunterdon Podiatric Medicine offers a range of services to meet your podiatric needs. Our services include treatment for:
- Achilles rupture
- Achilles tendonitis
- Ankle fractures
- Ankle sprains
- Arthritis (big toe arthritis, hallux limitus, etc.)
- Bunions
- Corns and calluses
- Diabetic foot care
- Foot/ankle trauma
- Gout
- Hammertoes
- Heel pain
- Ingrown toenails
- Ligament repair
- Nail damage
- Nail fungus (laser treatment)
- Neuroma
- Neuropathy
- Orthotics/bracing
- Pediatrics
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Revision surgery/scond opinion
- Sports injuries and ankle pain
- Tendonitis (and repair)
- Wart and plantar wart removal
- Wound care
What is Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy?
Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy is used for the correction of Heel Spur Syndrome and Plantar Fasciitis. The technique allows for a quick recovery and a faster return to normal activity. The procedure is performed by utilizing specially designed instruments that allow the surgeon to directly visualize the foot structures on a video screen. It involves an outpatient surgical visit that takes approximately 15-20 minutes and only requires two small incisions.
What is Heel Spur Syndrome?
It is often described as a “stone bruise” by the patient. Pain is usually worse in the morning, especially the first several steps, or when first standing after periods of rest. As the pain worsens, the heel can hurt even while not weight-bearing.
What Causes It?
There is a dense fibrous band of tissue in the bottom of the foot known as the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia inserts into the heel bone and spreads out into the foot. Studies have proven that the actual “spur” is formed over a long period of time because of constant pulling. The injury produces inflammation, pain, and the inability to bear weight on the heel comfortably.
How is this procedure different?
In Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy, two small incisions are made to release the tight fascial band attached to the heel bone. This surgical release immediately eliminates the inflammation area of the “spur” and normal foot function can return. With the endoscopic procedure, it is not necessary to make a large incision. It is not necessary to remove the “spur” tissue in order to relieve the pain.
Am I a Candidate for this Procedure?
If you have failed to obtain complete relief of heel pain symptoms with the use of conservative treatments such as taping, orthotics, cortisone injections, oral medication or physical therapy, then you may benefit from an Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy. A complete evaluation and discussion with our physicians will help determine your best options.
What are the Expected Results?
Most patients return to their regular shoes in 3-5 days. Everyone heals slightly differently. Other factors such as age, weight, and occupation can contribute to healing times.
Whether you are on the community softball team or training for the Olympics, Hunterdon Podiatric Medicine can treat you for any type of problem.
Prescription Renewal
To help us serve you better, please arrange for prescription renewals during your visit with the physician. If it is necessary to have a refill before your next appointment, please ask your pharmacy to fax the request to 908-788-8886. Please allow one business day for your request to be processed.
Medical Record Update
Please use the link below to update your medical record anytime prior to coming to our office. When you check-in, the information will download into your chart for your care team to review.
Locations and Hours of Operation
Hunterdon Health Practices Accepted Insurance
It is important to have a good understanding of your healthcare benefits. Please call your managed healthcare provider directly with any questions and always verify coverage prior to making an appointment.
Present your insurance card at the beginning of each appointment and alert staff to any changes in your coverage. We will help you with your plan as it relates to benefits, referrals, and billing; but ultimately it is your responsibility to understand your insurance.
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna CVS Health
- Aetna Assure Premier Plan
- Aetna Medicare Solutions
- Aetna Medicare Advantage (All plans)
- AmeriHealth (non-par with local value network)
- Beech Street
- Cigna
- Cigna Medicare Advantage
- Consumer Health Network (CHN)
- First Health
- HMC Patient Assistance Program
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- All Blue Cross Plans through Blue Card Program
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Direct Access (All product types)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO (All product types)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO (All product types)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield OMNIA (All product types)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS (All product types)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO (All product types)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage (All product types)
- Horizon Casualty
- Horizon NJ Health
- Horizon NJ TotalCare
- Horizon Value Access Plan-only offices in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex and Warren County
- MagnaCare
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Multiplan
- Oxford Health Plan PPO
- Oxford Health Plan HMO
- Oxford Medicare Advantage Plans-must reside in NJ
- Physician Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- QualCare PPO
- Tricare* (*Hunterdon Family Practice and Obstetrics only.)
- United Healthcare-Veterans Affairs Community Care Program
- United Healthcare Community Plan (NJFAMCAR) (Please note: Not accepted at Psychiatric Associates of Hunterdon)
- United Medicare Advantage Plans-must reside in NJ (Please note: Not accepted at Psychiatric Associates of Hunterdon)
- United Medicare Advantage Private Fee for Service Plans (PFFS)-must reside in NJ
Our “No Show” Policy
Our practice has a policy to charge a "No-Show" fee of $25.00 for the second time a patient has not shown up for his/her appointment without contacting our office within a reasonable amount of time prior to the appointment.
We appreciate your efforts to be here on time for your appointment and for understanding the value of the time that has been set aside for you. Thank you.