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DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist-Surgeon
Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
OVER 25 YEARS IN PRACTICE
Specializing in Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatment for:
• Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar War ts/Children & Adults
• Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fascitis
• Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Spor t Injuries: Bunions/Hammer toes
• Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare
• NEW LASER TREATMENT FOR FUNGAL NAILS; CALL FOR DETAILS
• DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON SITE
Located at the
HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA
1386 Highway 22 West, Lebanon
908.236.6999
Call Today and Have Relief Tomorrow!
Visit our website at:
www.DrTzorfas.com
• Evening Appointments Available
• Medicare and Most Insurances Accepted
• Also Located at the Brass Castle Professional Bldg.,
10 Brass Castle Rd., Washington, NJ 908.835.1730
a u g u s t a t l e B a N o N r e F o r m e d C H u r C H
Lebanon Reformed Church is hosting Vacation Bible School on
Wednesday evenings through August 26 at 7:00 pm. All children in
the community are welcome. Visit: www.lebanonreformedchurch.org for
info. Community Volleyball on the Lebanon Reformed Church Lawn
continues every Wednesday evening 6:30 - 9:00 pm through August
26. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to stop by to play or watch.
N e W t e s t i N g m e t H o d F o r F u N g a l t o e N a i l s
Fungus toenails affect millions of people every day. Toenail fungus,
or onychomycosis, is an infection underneath the surface of the nail caused by
fungi. When the tiny organisms take hold, the nail often becomes darker in color
and smells foul. If ignored, the infection can spread and possibly impair your
ability to walk. The more widespread the fungal infection is, the harder it is to
treat. A fungus can cause toenails to become discolored, crumbly and flaking. If
fungus toenails are not treated correctly they can develop into extremely painful
thickened ugly toenails which make it very difficult to cut or trim. Millions of
older Americans visit podiatrists every two months to have their fungus toenails
cut and smoothed down. When fungus toenails become this severe it is virtually
impossible to treat them or cure them.
It's recommended that as soon as you see a change in your toenails
you should visit a podiatrist right away. There is a new testing method for
fungal toenails. Your podiatrist will cut a small piece of nail without any pain or
discomfort and send it to the proper lab. Bako Pathology Lab has created a new
method in identifying fungus called a Genetic Molecular Test, which can
identify the genus and species of a particular fungus, yeast, mold or spore and an
accurate pathogen identification for prompt and targeted anti-fungal treatment.
As a clinical lab test (such as bloodwork), molecular genetic studies are
often paid for in-full by insurers. Organism Genus may be necessary for
preauthorization of new topical anti-fungal medications. This method offers
a 25% higher sensitivity overall and twice as much sensitivity when
detecting certain types of fungus.
When the results come back to your podiatrist he will go over
them with you completely and discuss all options of treatments for
the fungus. If treated early you can get a complete clearing of your
nails. Treatment options range from topicals, prescription oral medications
and laser treatment for fungal nail. The pathology report will indicate which
would be best for you.
My recommendation is if you have a toenail fungus, a foot
injury, infection, or ingrown toenail, please have it seen by a local podiatrist.
Call
my office today at: 908.236.6999 – and have relief tomorrow! For
more info, please visit my website at: www.DrTzorfas.com.
Carol
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