How much do you know about your risk of a fall or what you can do to lower it? Here is some important information from Dr. Eric Kosofsky and Dr. Robert Rutstein.

Everyone – men, women, and children – should visit a podiatrist like Dr. Eric Kosofsky and Dr. Robert Rutstein once a year for an examination and preventative care. You should also see your foot doctor if you notice a change to the appearance of your feet or if you experience pain or discomfort when walking, standing, or wearing shoes.

When you have a problem with your skin, you see a dermatologist. An issue with your eyes? The ophthalmologist, of course. But what do you do when you have a concern about the health and wellness of your feet and ankles? You see a board-certified podiatrist like Dr. Eric Kosofsky and Dr. Robert Rutstein. Here are four reasons that commonly bring patients to Hartford Podiatry Group’s modern, comfortable offices in Hartford and Rocky Hill.

When it comes to the overall health of your body, your feet are like the proverbial canary in the coal mine. As the story goes, coal miners would bring small caged birds into the mines for them to detect poisonous, odorless gas. If the birds died, the gas was present and the miners needed to evacuate before they were injured. When it comes to cardiovascular health, your feet provide the same kind of emergency signals.

It’s not unusual for patients to come to Hartford Podiatry Group seeking treatment for a wide range of foot health issues. Often, they ask for a prescription they can take to make their problem disappear. But what if you knew that there was a prescription that could not only help you heal your foot health issues, physical illnesses, and injuries, but could actually help you avoid them?

When you consider the dangers of cancer, you might think of body parts such as the breast or the lungs before you think of the skin, but skin cancer is a serious problem. And if you do think of skin cancer, you might worry first about your face or another spot that is frequently exposed to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Nonetheless, melanoma of the foot is a serious problem. When caught early, melanoma of the foot is treatable. Read on to learn about signs and symptoms and what you can do to stay safe.

It’s late autumn in Connecticut and many people are coming to see Eric Kosofsky, DPM and Robert Rutstein, DPM for help with cold feet. Of course, many of them are just cold due to the time of year. But what if your feet feel chilled regardless of the season? What might be going on and what can you do about it? 

A hammertoe is a frequent reason for patients to visit Eric Kosofsky, DPM and Robert Rutstein, DPM. How much do you know about this common foot deformity?

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you might have made changes designed to improve your health and minimize the potential negative effects of diabetes on your body. Maybe you’re eating better or exercising regularly. Hopefully, you’re taking your medication correctly and monitoring the levels of glucose in your bloodstream.

Have you ever heard of a bunion? A bunion is a common foot deformity that occurs when the bones move out of proper alignment and create a painful bump at the joint. Bunions most often occur where the big toe meets the foot, but they can also occur at the smaller toes. These are known as “tailor’s bunions” or “bunionettes.” Bunions typically develop gradually over a long period. No matter where a bunion develops, it can cause pain and difficulty standing, walking, wearing shoes, and engaging in daily activities.