Protect Children’s Foot and Ankle Health
With years of education and experience, your podiatrist is a medical specialist who cares for patients of all ages and the best-qualified doctor to examine and care for your children’s feet, ankles, and lower legs. Good parents are in the habit of taking their children to the pediatrician for routine annual care, including vaccinations. Many even take their children to specialists such as ophthalmologists for eye examinations or dermatologists for skin care. But what about your kids’ feet? Make sure you put “schedule an appointment with Middlesex County foot doctors Dr. Jason Grossman and Dr. Paul A. Osemene” on your to-do list.
There are many reasons for children to see a foot doctor. Some of the more common include:
Preventative care: As with all health care, the sooner you catch foot and ankle issues, the easier they are to resolve.
Foot and ankle pain: if your child complains of discomfort, don’t just chalk it up to “growing pains.” Take them seriously. Kids can suffer from various specific issues, including growth plate disorders such as Sever’s disease.
Foot and ankle injuries: Kids play hard and are prone to fractures and ankle sprains. If your child is hurt during athletics, treat at home with over-the-counter pain relievers and RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) for 24 hours. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, bring them to the office for an examination which might help, including x-ray-imaging.
Ingrown toenails: It’s common for children to experience ingrown toenails as they learn to manage their grooming and hygiene. Be sure to supervise your child as they trim toenails. Provide them with a clipper made just for the job and teach them to trim straight across without rounding the corners. Offer an emery board to smooth any rough edges.
Plantar warts: Kids spend a lot of time in locker rooms and pool decks where they congregate barefoot with their peers. It’s easy for them to pick up the virus that leads to plantar warts. Resolving this highly communicable skin disease is painless and easy for your doctor to do. Skip the over-the-counter and at-home solutions, often leading to more significant infection.
Take care of your kids from head to toe. Call the friendly Advanced Feet and Ankle Care staff at (732) 679-4330 or click here to schedule a convenient appointment with podiatrists Jason Grossman, DPM, and Paul A. Osemene, DPM, in our modern, comfortable offices in Old Bridge and Sayreville today.