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If The Shoe Hurts, There May Be A Remedy

Dr. Emily Cook discusses foot problems and solutions on National Public Radio morning edition

  • Date: 10/18/2010

National Public Radio goes low today, focusing on foot problems. And two BIDMC physicians offer their best advice.

Podiatrist Emily Cook discusses a broad range of foot problems -- bunionshammer toes and ligament issues. And she suggests solutions are often at a patient's finger tips, er, toes. The shoes.

Orthopedic surgeon Naven Duggal offers some skepticism about a new treatment -- shock wave therapy -- for patients suffering with plantar fasciitis.

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Contact Information

Division of Podiatry
Department of Surgery
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Baker Building, 3rd Floor
185 Pilgrim Road
Boston, MA 02215
617-632-8428
617-632-7090