Clinton Township Newsletter

9 m a r c h 2 0 2 2 DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist/Foot Specialist Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery www.DrTzorfas.com OVER 31 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in treatment for: • Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar Warts/Children & Adults • Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fasciitis • Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Sport Injuries: Bunions/Hammertoes • Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare • DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON-SITE • Evening appointments available! • Medicare and most insurances accepted Call 908.236.6999 Today and Have Relief Tomorrow! Located at the HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA 1386 Hwy 22 W, Lebanon Also Located at Mack Chiropractic in Little Bears Plaza, 269 Rt.31 South, Suite #5, Washington NJ 07882 908.835.1730 In Practice Since 1990! You're in good hands with Dr.Tzorfas! w H e n S H o u L D i H Av e f o o t S u R g e R y ? By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M. Foot surgery, like any other surgery, is a big deal – there can always be risks and complications. Foot surgery is mostly elective surgery. This means that you are electing to do it and that it is not a life threatening situation, so you should always consider the options and it's recommended always to try conservative care first. Unlike many other surgeries, foot surgery also has longer recovery because you're always on your feet – it's difficult to stay off your foot for any length of time for your foot to heal. Even when wearing a postoperative surgical shoe or walking boot, your lifestyle may be affected. When considering any kind of foot or ankle surgery you need to talk to your podiatrist in detail and explain to them what your everyday life is like. Tell them if you need to be standing on your feet all the time for work. Explain to them that you have to go to a wedding or special occasion, and you want to wear your dress shoes. Your podiatrist should go over everything with you and should recommend conservative options until you're ready to have surgery. Some surgeries, such as removing a small cyst or cutting a ligament or tendon, are much less invasive and can have faster healing time but you do still need to be off your foot for a period of time for it to heal. More involved procedures which involve cutting of the bone or moving bones over such as bunion surgeries or hammertoe surgeries are much more involved and do require more time off your feet. Sometimes a minimally invasive procedure can be performed which involves making smaller cuts into your skin can decrease healing time and get you back into a close shoe quicker. It depends upon what procedure needs to be done. Talk to your podiatrist and get more information – don't be afraid to ask questions and get all the options. If you have any foot problems, issues and questions, please contact Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999, or visit: www.DrTzorfas.com. Conveniently located in the Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Hwy 22W, Lebanon. b . S . A . o u t D o o R P R o g R A M S A C C e P t i n g b o y S A n D g i R L S The Hunterdon Arrowhead District service units are now accepting new members. Families can sign-up by calling Senior District Executive Rob Behan: 215.348.7205, Ext. 314 or through: https://bsawcc.org. Cub Scouts, grades K-5: Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family! In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It's fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life. Scouts BSA, 11-17 years: Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting experience. Service, community engagement and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting's highest rank, Eagle Scout. Venturing, 14-20 years: Venturing is youth-led and youth-inspired. Youth acquire life skills and gain experiences that will prove to be valuable regardless of where the future takes them, all while having a blast: leadership, event- planning, organization, communication, responsibility – the list goes on! "Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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