Foot Surgery and Ankle Surgery - Podiatrist in NYC Lower Manhattan - Jerry Leff, DPM

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Foot Surgery and Ankle Surgery - Podiatrist in NYC Lower Manhattan - Jerry Leff, DPM Dr. Jerry Leff of Maiden Lane Podiatry discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Foot Surgery and Ankle Surgery. maidenlanepodiatry.com Foot and ankle problems usually fall into the following categories: • Acquired from improper footwear, physical stress, or small mechanical changes within the foot. • Arthritic foot problems, which typically involve one or more joint. • Congenital foot problems, which occur at birth and are generally inherited. • Infectious foot problems, which are caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal disorders. • Neoplastic disorders, usually called tumors, which are the result of abnormal growth of tissue and may be benign or malignant. • Traumatic foot problems, which are associated with foot and ankle injuries. The top foot problems are: • Bunions - misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint o