Unfortunately, treatment for serious injuries to the structure of your foot or diseases that cause foot pain may require surgery to fix the problem. Dr. Velimir Petkov of Premier Podiatry in Passaic County, New Jersey considers surgical interventions only when absolutely necessary. After reaching his diagnosis, he discusses your options with you. I...

Both benign and malignant tumors are severe foot conditions that require the best possible medical care. The majority of foot and ankle tumors are benign, so they can be removed or eliminated with treatment. When the cells are malignant, however, they can invade surrounding tissue and spread rapidly. The symptoms of malignant tumors can mimic other...