Reisterstown Office Towson Office
100 Owings Court, #14 GBMC Campus, #4104
Reisterstown, MD 21136 Towson, MD 21204
(410) 833-9353 (410) 833-9353
From routine checkups to reconstructive surgery, we are equipped to handle all your podiatric needs. Our office is equipped with state of the art digital x-ray technlogy so you won't need to go elsewhere for radiographs. We perform minor surgical procedures in our office. We have the equipment to do in-office peripheral arterial disease (PAD) screening. We also do diabetic shoe fittings and have a full line of shoes in office to choose from. And we have just aquired a microvascular therapy system, a new state of the art noninvasive treatment for diabetic neuropathy, injury, wounds and much more. Below is a list of conditions we commonly treat.
Achilles Tendon Problems Heel Pain
Ankle Instability Infections
Ankle Sprains Ingrown Toenails
Arthritic Foot & Ankle Care Injuries
Athletes Foot Metatarsalgia
Bunion Problems Morton's Neuroma
Calluses Nail Problems/Trauma
Corns Neuropathy
Crush Injuries Orthotics
Diabetic Foot Care Pediatric Foot Problems
Diabetic Foot Ulcers Plantar Fasciitis
Flat Feet Poor Circulation
Fractures Routine Foot/Nail Care
Fungus Toenails Skin Lesions
Geriatric Foot Care Tendinitis
Hammertoes Trauma
Heel Spurs Warts
We are pleased to announce we have added digital x-ray technology to our office. We now have the abitity to evaluate your foot problem by obtaining x-rays in the office. The digital aspect gives us the capability to view your x-rays on a computor and create digital reproductions to be saved on CD if necessary. So whether you come to us with an injury, joint pain, foot deformity or pre-operative evaluation, we can radiographically evaluate your foot/ankle problem during your first visit to our office.
If you have diabetes, your feet are a barometer of your health. Roughly one quarter of Americans may develop serious foot or leg problems due to their diabetes. The importance of proper footwear is recognized by Medicare as essential for persons with diabetes.
As such Medicare Coverage includes:
• 1 pr of SureFit* extra depth shoes per calendar yr.
• 3 pairs of premium SureFit* custom inserts or 3 pairs
of heat moldable inserts per calendar year.
** Call today to learn more and schedule your diabetic shoe custom fitting**
What is Microvascular Therapy?
MicroVas therapy is the most advanced form of ionic impulse therapy on the market today. Unlike other forms of electrical stimulation which penetrate only a fraction of an inch and have both positive and negative electrodes on the same surface, MicroVas therapy treatments pass completely through the limb or body area under treatment. The emitter pads are always 180 degrees from each other and are usually placed in multiples to treat an entire limb or body area.
What conditions is MVT effective in treating?
- Diabetic Neuropathy - Tendinitis
- Wound Healing - Tarsal Tunnel
- Sprains/Strains - Edema
- Plantar Fasciitis - Impaired Circulation
- Pain Reduction - Disease Atrophy
How does MVT Work?
As you begin to feel the pulses of MicroVas therapy, your body will begin to relax. By using a digital current source to stimulate neuromuscular contractions that drive the venous muscle pumps, MicroVas therapy improves blood flow and tissue oxygenation, which in turn helps stimulate angiogenesis (a healing and rebuilding mechanism) within the body. MicroVas therapy creates strong, yet relaxing, contractions in skeletal muscle which can benefit people with problems relating to muscle tone, disuse atrophy, tissue damage and/or strength.
What are the health benefits of Microvas Therapy?
1. Increased Circulation: MicroVascular therapy immediately and dramatically increases blood flow which perfuses the capillary beds and elevates tissue oxygenation, aids in fibroblast proliferation and collagen formation, upregulates platelet derived growth factors and boosts transcapillary exchange of nutrients.
2. Involuntary Exercise: Retrains and rebuilds muscle, aids in restoring flexion, range of motion and strength. Elevates metabolism and production of local metabolites.
3. Lymphatic Drainage: Boosts lymphatic drainage from 10-fold to 30-fold, which relieves swelling and inflammation, decompresses nerves in constricted spaces and boosts the body's immune responses.
4. Pain Management: Palliative effects of MicroVas therapy include the blocking of neurological transmission of pain signals and stimulation of endorphins
How long is each session? How often can I experience MicroVas therapy?
Each session only last about 45 minutes. Although many people report they experience some benefit with their first treatment, MicroVas therapy has a cumulative effect. Therefore, for best results, a series of at least 12 treatments done within a relatively short time from (two to three times per week) are recommended. For severe or chronic conditions, treatments can be scheduled as close together as every two hours.
Orthotics are orthopedic devices that are used to alter or modify foot function and are designed to treat, adjust, and support various biomechanical foot disorders. Some orthotics are simple, commercially-made devices, such as cushioned heel cups or insoles for shoes that are sold over the counter in drug stores or other retail establishments.
The most effective orthotics, however, are custom-made devices that are crafted to meet the specific needs of a particular individual. Custom orthotics are created using an impression of the foot called a cast, which duplicates any misalignments in foot structure. Using the cast and computer technology, technicians in an orthotic laboratory design a device that balances out deformities and corrects misalignments. 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.
Dr. Gredlein now offers a simple noninvasive test to screen for peripheral artery disease. This noninvasive vascular screening technology is performed in the office in less than a half an hour. while the results are interpreted by vascular experts in the area.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) occurs when there is a build up of cholesterol and plaque in the arteries of the lower extremities, causing decreased blood flow to the legs and feet. It affects about 1 in 20 people over the age of 50, or 10 million people in the U.S. More than half the people with PAD experience leg discomfort, numbness or other symptoms – but many people dismiss these signs as “a normal part of aging” and don’t seek medical help.
After examination, physicians can now order a simple test called PADnet. PADnet is a 15-20 minute screening test of segmental blood pressures in your arms and legs, called the ABI, or ankle brachial index. It also measures blood volume in the legs using pressure cuffs (Pulse Volume Recordings or PVR’s) and blood pressures in the toe (toe brachial index or TBI). PADnet™ communicates results immediately via a web interface to specialists for interpretation; these measurements provide practitioners with a clear, measurable sign of what is happening in a patient’s lower extremity arterial system.
Understanding and managing PAD is a process that requires specially trained medical practitioners, who often use special testing equipment to help determine the cause of the symptoms and the best treatment options from medications, interventional options and surgical options. There is a strong correlation between PAD and coronary artery disease so having a PADnet test done if you experience any of the following symptoms is a very beneficial step in preventing serious problems like heart attack or stroke.
Patients with any of these symptoms should have this test:
- ankle swelling - toes tingling
- leg fatique - toes/feet numb
- leg cramps - slow healing sores
- leg pain - cold feet
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