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COVID-19 Response Modern Podiatry has been and continues to be fully committed to providing you quality service in an environment that minimizes your risk of infectious disease. We now have a virtual visit should you wish to schedule a remote visit. Modern Podiatry has always maintained the high standards of care when it comes to cleaning our office and exam rooms. We wanted to share our protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment.

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Lakewood Office

475 route 70

Suite #104

Lakewood, NJ 08701

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100 West Veterans Highway

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Jackson, NJ 08527

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Modern Podiatry

Jackson Family Foot & Ankle Care

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  • Foot Anatomy

The foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and numerous tendons. Complex biomechanics keep all these parts in the right position and moving together. Given these intricacies, it is not surprising that most people will experience some problem with their feet at some time in their lives.

Within each foot, the essential structure can be summed up as follows:

- Seven short tarsal bones make up the heel and back of the instep.

- Five metatarsal bones spread from the back of the foot toward front and make up the structure for the ball of the foot. Each metatarsal is associated with one of the toes.

- Fourteen phalanges, small bones, form the toe structure.

- Tarsal and metatarsal bones provide the structure for the arch of the foot.

- Bands of ligaments connect and hold all the bones in place.

- A thick layer of fatty tissue under the sole helps absorb the pressure and shock that comes from walking and everyday movements.

  • Podiatry Education Library
    • What is a Podiatrist?
    • When To Call a Doctor
    • Foot Anatomy
    • Overview of Foot and Ankle Problems
    • Basic Foot Care Guidelines
    • Foot Problems
      • Achilles Problems
      • Ankle Problems
      • Arch and Ball Problems
      • Common Foot Injuries
      • Deformities
      • Diseases of the Foot
      • Fungus Problems
      • Heel Problems
      • Nail Problems
      • Skin Problems
      • Toe Problems
      • Vascular/Nerve Problems
    • Medical Care
      • Diagnostic Procedures
      • Pain Management
      • Surgical Procedures
      • Therapies
    • Fitness and Your Feet
      • Sports and Your Feet
    • Foot Care
      • Women's Feet
      • Fungus Problems
      • Foot Odor and Smelly Feet
    • Shoes
    • Links

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Jackson Office - Jackson Family Foot & Ankle Care

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-4:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm

by appointment only

Sunday:

Closed

Lakewood Office - Modern Podiatry

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-4:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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