Levine Foot and Ankle Surgery

A bunion is a painful bony bump that develops slowly on the inside of the foot at the big toe joint. If you think you are developing or have developed a bunion on your foot, book an appointment through our website and Dr. Levine can check it out for you!

When arthritis affects the foot and ankle, it can produce swelling and pain and may eventually result in deformity, loss of joint function and decreased ability to walk. If you are having swelling and pain in the foot or ankle, book an appointment with Dr. Levine through our website, and he will be able to diagnose it for you.

An ulcer is a sore in the skin that may go all the way to the bone. This is a commonand seriouscomplication of diabetes and can lead to a loss of your foot, your leg or your life. Diabetic ulcers need to be checked out immediately in order to prevent them from worsening - have Dr. Levine check them out by booking your next appointment through our website!

If you have flat feet, your feet don’t have a normal arch when you’re standing. This can cause pain when you do extensive physical activity. If you have foot pain or your feet are causing problems with walking and running, see Dr. Levine for treatment.

Pain in the ball of your foot, the area between your arch and the toes, is called metatarsalgia. The pain usually centers on one or more of the five bones (metatarsals) in this area under the toes. If you are experiencing pain in this area, book an appointment through our website for proper diagnosis and treatment by Dr. Levine.

A discrepancy in leg length will usually become obvious to parents as they watch their child grow and begin to crawl and walk. While a slight difference in leg length may not cause symptoms, a significant difference can cause a noticeable limp and make it difficult for a child to run and play. If your child is experiencing limb length discrepancy, book an appointment with Dr. Levine for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a condition caused by changes in the tendon, impairing its ability to support the arch. This results in flattening of the foot. If you are experience pain, swelling, a flattening of the arch or an inward rolling of the ankle, book an appointment at our clinic and Dr. Levine will check it out for you.

When a toenail is ingrown, it is curved and grows into the skin, usually at the sides of the nail. This digging in of the nail irritates the skin, often creating pain, redness, swelling and warmth in the toe. Many people have difficulty with their toenails and need assistance in caring for them. Dr. Levine can diagnose the cause of toenail problems and can recommend treatments.

Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon. This inflammation is typically short-lived. However, if not resolved, the condition may progress to a degeneration of the tendon. If you think you may be experiencing this, book your next appointment and Dr. Levine can check it out for you.

Hammertoe is a bending deformity of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth (little) toes. This can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop. Hammertoes get progressively worse over time, so it is important to get them checked out ASAP - book an appointment with Dr. Levine through our website to get proper diagnosis and treatment.

Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, but may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation or, rarely, a cyst. Because there are several potential causes, it is important to have heel pain properly diagnosed. If you are experiencing heel pain, book an appointment with Dr. Levine through our website to have it properly diagnosed and treated.

Here's Dr. Levine with a bullet that he removed from a patient's heel in the Emergency Department. The X-Ray shows the bullet lodged into the heel. The bullet was directly posterior to the calcaneus, also known as the heel bone.