Dr. Gross attended Wayne State University and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a Foot and Ankle Residency at the Harris County Hospital Group in Houston, TX. During the past 28 years, Dr. Gross has been active in residency training, diabetic education, and improving mini-surgical and non-surgical treatments of foot conditions. He has also been a runner for many years and has treated hundreds of runners and walkers for their painful foot and ankle conditions. Dr. Gross is board certified, and has staff privileges at Huron Valley Sinai Hospital and Providence Hospital. His areas of special interest include laser surgery, minimally invasive surgery, geriatric and diabetic foot care, heel pain and sports injuries. |
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Dr. Foreman attended Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. After graduation, he completed a residency program in Podiatric Medicine from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Furthering his education Dr. Foreman completed programs in Podiatric Surgery, as well as, a Fellowship in Diabetic Limb Salvage. Dr. Foreman is a member of the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association and the American Podiatric Medical Association. He is Board Qualified by the America Board of Podiatric Surgery. Accomplished in all aspects of Podiatry, Dr. Foreman has a special interest in the diabetic foot, particularly pertaining to preservation of the lower extremity. |
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Laser Toenail Fungus Removal A single treatment can mean beautiful toenails in your future - combine that with some common-sense lifestyle changes and you can say goodbye to toenail fungus (onychomycosis) forever! |
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KeryFlex is a product that restores the appearance of natural nails that have been affected by fungus, trauma, and nail deformity. KeryFlex is specifically designed for toenails and flexes with the toe as the person walks or runs, just like a natural nail. It is made of a non-porous resin, so moisture and microbes cannot penetrate and get between the KeryFlex nail and the natural nail and have the opportunity to grow. It also contains an anti-fungal to help stop the growth of an existing fungal infection and/or prevent reinfection during treatment. Salon products are made of porous material and allow moisture to penetrate the nail and get between the artificial and natural nail, creating a hospitable environment for fungus to grow.KeryFlex is also acid free and will not irritate the skin or cause allergic reactions and is safe to use on diabetic patients. For additional information, go to KeryFlex.com. |
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Approximately seven million Americans suffer from chronic wounds. Venous leg ulcers are a painful problem for those who have them and for the health care providers who manage them. Between 10% and 35% of the population has some type of venous disease: |
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Persons with diabetes are at greatest risk of chronic wounds. Up to 15 percent of the estimated 17 million Americans with diabetes may suffer from chronic wounds, most commonly non-healing foot sores, which can lead to amputation. |
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Athletic foot injuries can be difficult to properly diagnose and treat. Bearing the weight of the entire body, the foot is under tremendous stress. In many sports, the foot absorbs tremendous shearing and loading forces, sometimes reaching over 20 times the person's body weight. Physicians who treat these disorders must have a good understanding of the anatomy and kinesiology of the foot. Although foot injuries can occur from a variety of causes, the most common cause is trauma. Other etiologies include (1) rapid or improper warm-up, (2) overuse, (3) intense workouts, (4) improper footwear, and (5) playing on hard surfaces.
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Disorders of the foot and ankle are a common cause for orthopedic referral in infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients. The spectrum of problems is wide. While most, fortunately, are not serious, some of the congenital abnormalities do require significant operative intervention and a prolonged period of treatment. Even many of the less serious problems are a source of major irritation to patients because they often put limitations on the routine activities of daily living.
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Almost anyone, from children to adults, can benefit from orthotics. Orthotics can alleviate many common foot problems that cause pain and discomfort in otherwise healthy people. An analogy can be made between orthotics and eyeglasses—both devices adjust problems that can impair physical function. In both cases, a physician (e.g., eye doctor or foot care specialist) performs a complete examination and then prescribes the proper amount of correction. There are several common symptoms that may indicate misalignment of the feet. These signs and symptoms include the following:
The feet should not hurt and pain indicates that something is wrong. If foot pain is not properly treated, the condition causing it may worsen. Relief is closer than you think.
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As we age, collagen, elastin, and fat are lost beneath the surface of the skin on the bottom or on the sides of the foot. Loss of fatty tissue can occur from repetitive stress as often seen in runners and sports enthusiasts, as well as women wearing high heel shoes or those with bone structure deformities. This can result in pain which can limit activity. Sculptra is a safe, synthetic and biocompatible material that is injected below the surface of the skin. It is an absorbable polymer made from Poly-L-Lactic Acid. This compound has been used in absorbable sutures for many years, and as a FDA approved dermal filler in the face. Sculptra has been used as a filler in the foot thousands of times in the past few years, but is not yet FDA approved for that use.
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