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Sound Foot Care Center of CT
148 East Ave, Suite 2H
Norwalk, CT 06851
Ph. 203.866.7686
Fax. 203.866.7685
148 East Ave, Suite 2H
Norwalk, CT 06851
Ph. 203.866.7686
Fax. 203.866.7685
HIGH HEELED WINTER BOOTS DANGEROUS ON ICE AND SNOW
This winter’s fashionable high-heeled boots put women at risk for slips, falls, and injuries on ice and snow, warns foot and ankle specialist Harris Greenberger, DPM, FACFAS, a Weston resident. These popular boots typically feature tall, spiked heels and narrow, pointed toes.
“Wearing high heels makes you more unstable when walking or standing on dry surfaces, let alone slippery ones like ice or snow,” says Dr. Greenberger. “A stylish low-heeled winter boot is a lot more fashionable than a cast and crutches.” Greenberger also recommends women scuff-up the soles of new boots, or purchase adhesive rubber soles, to provide greater traction.
Falls from high-heeled winter boots can lead to a number of injuries, depending on how the woman loses her balance. If her ankles roll inward or outward, she can break her ankles. If her ankle twists, ligaments can be stretched or torn, causing an ankle sprain. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons consumer Web site, FootPhysicians.com, broken and sprained ankles can be present at the same time. Dr. Greenberger is one of 6,000 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons’ members. “This time of year I see a variety of foot and ankle injuries among patients who have slipped on the ice,” says Dr. Greenberger. He urges women hurt from slips and falls in high-heeled winter boots to contact him for prompt evaluation and treatment. In the meantime, immediately use rest, ice, compression and elevation – to help reduce swelling, pain and further injury.
“Delaying treatment can result in long-term complications such as chronic ankle instability and pain, arthritis, or deformity,” says Greenberger. “Even if you’re able to walk on the injured foot, pain, swelling, or bruising indicates a serious injury.” Harris A. Greenberger, DPM, FACFAS, is attending podiatric surgeon at Norwalk and Stamford Hospitals and Director of Sound Foot Care Center of Connecticut.
For additional information, please contact him at: 203-866-7686 or Email: office@soundfootcare.com.
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This winter’s fashionable high-heeled boots put women at risk for slips, falls, and injuries on ice and snow, warns foot and ankle specialist Harris Greenberger, DPM, FACFAS, a Weston resident. These popular boots typically feature tall, spiked heels and narrow, pointed toes.
“Wearing high heels makes you more unstable when walking or standing on dry surfaces, let alone slippery ones like ice or snow,” says Dr. Greenberger. “A stylish low-heeled winter boot is a lot more fashionable than a cast and crutches.” Greenberger also recommends women scuff-up the soles of new boots, or purchase adhesive rubber soles, to provide greater traction.
Falls from high-heeled winter boots can lead to a number of injuries, depending on how the woman loses her balance. If her ankles roll inward or outward, she can break her ankles. If her ankle twists, ligaments can be stretched or torn, causing an ankle sprain. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons consumer Web site, FootPhysicians.com, broken and sprained ankles can be present at the same time. Dr. Greenberger is one of 6,000 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons’ members. “This time of year I see a variety of foot and ankle injuries among patients who have slipped on the ice,” says Dr. Greenberger. He urges women hurt from slips and falls in high-heeled winter boots to contact him for prompt evaluation and treatment. In the meantime, immediately use rest, ice, compression and elevation – to help reduce swelling, pain and further injury.
“Delaying treatment can result in long-term complications such as chronic ankle instability and pain, arthritis, or deformity,” says Greenberger. “Even if you’re able to walk on the injured foot, pain, swelling, or bruising indicates a serious injury.” Harris A. Greenberger, DPM, FACFAS, is attending podiatric surgeon at Norwalk and Stamford Hospitals and Director of Sound Foot Care Center of Connecticut.
For additional information, please contact him at: 203-866-7686 or Email: office@soundfootcare.com.
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I first saw Dr. Greenberger in September 2005 and at that time he recommended a procedure to correct an ongoing issue with my big toe. However, I was skeptical and did not follow his advice. In December 2006, I developed an open wound on the same toe and was seeing another doctor for treatment, but I was not getting results. I decided to return to Dr. Greenberger's office in August 2007, to persue a more proactive treatment. We started aggressive treatment including two skin grafts, and have finally completed the healing of toe. Thank you.
- Peter, East Norwalk, CT
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