Feet

IF THE SHOE DOESN’T FIT …

Source: nytimes.com/2003/12/07/us/if-shoe-won-t-fi t-fi x-the-foot-popular-surgery-raises-concern.html

Shoes have reached iconic cultural status, and women desire to wear the latest, most fashionable brands of footwear. When the desired shoe no longer fits, some people rely on cosmetic surgery to make their feet narrower. Popular procedures include toe lengthening, toe shortening and toe straightening.

However, doctors are warning about the dangers of cosmetic foot surgery to showcase toe cleavage. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society condemns such procedures. Some doctors say they increasingly see patients hobbled by failed cosmetic foot surgeries.

Dr. Johnny Wu, a podiatrist with Tri-County Podiatry in The Villages, describes these cosmetic surgeries as “dangerous, crazy and ludicrous.”

“Altering the foot for this reason is very risky,” he says. “When someone amputates part of your foot bone, it causes other bones to work harder. As a result, long-term complication rates begin piling up. There’s a reason your foot has a structure, and that structure should not be tampered with just so you can fit into a pair of shoes you love.”

In other words, if the shoe doesn’t fit, then maybe you should simply quit.

Quit Flopping

They’re wildly popular, comfortable and easy to slip on, but flipflops can be extremely dangerous to the overall health of your feet, according to Dr. Johnny Wu.

“They do not have nearly enough shock and absorption support,” he says. “In turn, it puts strain on your tendons and ligaments to absorb the shock of weight bearing. This leads to tendons becoming inflamed and putting pressure on nerves. Flip-flop wearers also tend to suffer from heel pain and plantar fasciitis.”

Wu recommends wearing laced tennis shoes because of their superior shock absorption and arch support.

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