- Warts
- Arthritis
- Plantar FasciitisAre proud members of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association. They regularly treat ingrown toenails as well as plantar fasciitis...
- CryotherapyEven worse: traditional wart removal strategies like acidic medications, cryotherapy, laser, and surgery have spotty track records and can cause collateral damage to your skin. And, over-the-counter products tend to be a total waste of money
- Primary CareFrom there, the patient’s information is saved as baseline data. This enables tracking arterial trends for the patient with medical management and/or post-procedures. Testing results can then be forwarded to appropriate condition management teams such as your primary care physician, or cardiologist.
- Diabetic Foot CarePodiatrists are medical professionals who specialize in the treatment and care of the feet and lower legs. They play an essential role in diabetic foot care by providing regular check-ups, monitoring for signs of diabetic foot complications, and treating these complications if they occur.Â
- Infectious DiseasesAre considered “high-risk” for COVID-19 or any other severe infectious diseases that could pose special health risks, or live with someone who is.
- Diabetes Care
- UltrasoundThe first step in helping you find resolution for foot pain or dysfunction is to properly identify the root cause of the problem. With that being the case, we are proud to use both digital X-rays and ultrasound to provide accurate diagnoses.
- X-Rays
- General SurgeryOur Commerce Township office is equipped with an operating room for on-site, local anesthesia only, surgical services. This isn’t simply an “exam room used for surgery†—this is a real, hospital-grade OR that was accredited by the Joint Commission for 8 years! (The only reason it is no longer accredited is due to poor insurance reform policies. However, we still provide the same disciplined sterility protocols as if it was currently accredited.)
- Wound CarePodiatrists provide wound care for diabetic patients with cuts, blisters, and ulcers. They also offer advice on how to care for wounds at home and monitor the healing process.
- Ankle SurgeryWith some cases, however, foot or ankle surgery is the best course of action to resolve your issue and get you back on your feet as soon as possible!
- BunionsFoot types. Certain foot structures and shapes (flat feet, for example) may place relatively more pressure on the big toe joint, leading to destabilization and a greater risk of bunions.
- GangreneDue to the suppression of the immune response in diabetics, the body is often unable to heal these wounds. If left untreated, bacterial infections can lead to gangrene, which may require amputation to ensure that the infection does not spread to other parts of the body.
- Ingrown ToenailsMild ingrown toenails can sometimes be managed at home, but we always recommend you bypass the hassle and discomfort entirely and make an appointment with our office. It only takes a quick, simple, same-day procedure for us to numb the toe, trim out the ingrown part of the nail, and—if you wish—destroy the corresponding portion of the nail bed for permanent relief.
- Skin Cancer... you get the idea. Suffice it to say, if anything looks unsightly or feels uncomfortable with your feet, skin, or nails, we can help.
- CornsAnd as a toe deformity progresses, that movement – or lack of it – can become more and more noticeable. Stiffness and pain begin to interfere with your activities. Shoes that best accommodate the shape of your toes and feet become harder to find, and may start giving you blisters, corns, calluses, and sores.
- Ulcer
- CallusesAs the condition progresses, however, the joint can become more rigid and stiff. It can begin to cause more pain, make wearing shoes more problematic, and lead to calluses or sores where the top of your toe rubs against the inside of your footwear.
- Eczema
- FungusSure, they may not necessary be physically painful or medically dangerous like some other conditions. But they can be incredibly frustrating and embarrassing, and keep you from feeling confident about wearing open toed shoes or enjoying routine activities. Worse, they can spread the fungus everywhere—your skin, your shoes, your home, even your family.
- Psoriasis
- Sports MedicineNo pain, no gain? Ankle sprains, foot fractures, & other injuries can seriously disrupt your athletic goals. Learn how to prevent & treat sports injuries here!
- Physical TherapyOffering educational resources so you can make the best possible decisions for your health and lifestyle goals This means we use proven and advanced tools and techniques in diagnosing and treating most foot and ankle pathology. Depending on the type of problem you are experiencing, conservative (non-surgical) treatment measures can range from padding, taping, shoe changes, oral medication, topical mediation, orthotics, cast immobilization, laser therapy, physical therapy, etc.! As you’ll see, one particular treatment we are especially excited to offer is our MLS laser therapy—which is a revolutionary, versatile option for healing soft tissue injuries.
- Flatfoot Correction
- Heel Pain
- Orthotics and Prosthetic TherapyIn fact, we’ve found tremendous success with MLS laser therapy and orthotic therapy to manage injuries and prevent injuries. With regard to orthotic therapy, we prescribe custom made Sole Supports Orthotics to improve foot position and promote better biomechanics. These are both key factors in many lower limb injuries, which explains why orthotic therapy is so effective in helping prevent injury.
- General PodiatryAre on a podiatry website—but a podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) who specializes in diagnosing and treating foot, toe, and ankle problems.
- Ankle SprainIf you’re struggling with chronic pain or just want the fastest possible recovery from a foot or ankle injury you’ve recently sustained, give us a call. Our state-of-the-art MLS laser therapy could be the safest, most effective, and best route back to full health and mobility for you!
- Bunions ProblemsUnfortunately, serious bunions can also be painful and debilitating. They frequently get in the way of cherished hobbies like running and hiking, and can even make simple day to day tasks difficult.
- Calluses
- Diabetic Foot CarePodiatrists offer a range of services to help patients with diabetes maintain healthy feet and avoid complications. Some of these services include...
- Flat Feet
- Fungus ToenailsIf you are one of the roughly 30 million Americans who have contracted a case of toenail fungus (onychomycosis), you may feel embarrassed or self-conscious when you’re barefoot or wear sandals and open-toed shoes. That’s pretty normal, but you can do something about it!
- HammertoesWhile it is easier to manage and treat hammertoes the earlier that they are discovered, much can still be done for cases that are advanced or have been present for many years – and that often includes non-surgical treatments!
- Heel SpursWhat Conditions Are Linked with Heel Pain? It’s important to remember that heel pain is a symptom—not a diagnosis. There are several types of conditions or injuries that can cause it. That said, the most common of these is called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is, in short, inflammation and tearing in the plantar fascia ligament, which is a band of fibrous connect tissue that spans most of the bottom of your foot. This inflammation tends to be localized near the bottom of the heel, and often hurts worst in the early morning or after you first stand from a long rest. Other common conditions that can cause heel pain include Achilles tendinitis, posterior heel spurs, Haglund’s deformity, stress fractures, and compressed nerves. Since the list of causes is long, it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis
- Heel Pain
- Foot Pain
- Ingrown ToenailsIf you’ve ever had one, you know there’s nothing insignificant about them. When the sharp edge or border of a nail has been digging into the skin, the pain when you bump your toe—or even when you put on a shoe—can be intense. In the worst cases, an ingrown toenail can become infected. This is a dangerous situation, especially for people with diabetes.
- Foot Injuries
- Metatarsalgia
- Foot WartsIn addition to producing unsightly skin growths, foot warts can be uncomfortable or painful, can easily multiply and spread (to other areas of your body, or even to your housemates), and may take months or even years to go away on their own.
- Plantar FasciitisYour feet endure tremendous amounts of physical force during the course of an average day. In addition to that, there is an important, supportive connective tissue (the plantar fascia) that anchors to your heel bone (calcaneus). Together, these facts demonstrate why heel pain is such a common problem—one that can affect people from across virtually all demographics and lifestyles. Plantar fasciitis is an especially prevalent condition we treat for many patients.
- Podiatric DeformitiesBunions are among the most common foot deformities —by some estimates as many as 1 in 4 American adults may have one.
- Podiatric SurgeryDr. Shanahan has always been committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards of training, education, and technology in his practice. He is a fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons and has been board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery since 1997.