Clinton Township Newsletter

7 f e b r u a r y 2 0 2 5 Happy Valentine's Day! 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. 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. Like any other surgery, foot surgery is a big deal. There can always be risks and complications. Foot surgery is mostly elective surgery, which means that you are electing to have it done, and there is no life-threatening situation. You should always consider the options, and it is always recommended to try conservative care first. Foot surgery also has a longer recovery than many other surgeries because we are always on our feet. It is difficult to stay off one's foot for any length of time in order for it to heal. Also, wearing a postoperative surgical shoe, or a walking boot, can affect your lifestyle. When considering any kind of foot or ankle surgery, I ask my patients to explain to me what their life is like. Do you need to be standing on your feet all the time for work? Do you have to go to a wedding or special occasion coming up soon for which you'll want to wear your dress shoes? We will go over everything together and I'll 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 the bone or moving bones over (such as bunion surgeries or hammertoe surgeries) are much more involved and do require more time to rest and stay off your feet. Sometimes a minimally invasive procedure (which involves making smaller cuts into your skin) can be performed and can decrease healing time and get you back into a closed shoe, quicker, depending on the procedure that needs to be done. Make an appointment with me soon and don't be afraid to ask me lots of questions – I'll give you more information. and give you all of your options! DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist/Foot Specialist Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery www.DrTzorfas.com OVER 31 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in: • 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! SHARE THE LOVE FOOD DONATION "Love is something sent from heaven to worry the hell out of you." ~ Dolly Parton

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