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Fat Pad Atrophy
Specialist in Boynton Beach, FL
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Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center
Board-Certified Foot and Ankle Specialists
20+ years experience
Welcome to the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center
Fat Pad Atrophy Treatment by Top Rated, Award Winning and Board Certified Podiatrists.
If the heel or ball of your foot hurts or feels uncomfortable all the time, you may have fat pad atrophy. Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus is a board-certified podiatrist who specializes in treating fat pad atrophy in Boynton Beach, Florida and offers individualized care to restore foot function and comfort. Whether you have been experiencing symptoms for a while or have only recently become aware of them, our top doctors for fat pad atrophy can help.
The Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center’s all-encompassing approach to treating fat pad foot has earned it national recognition. Our board-certified fat pad atrophy specialist, Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus, has decades of combined experience and is well-versed in both conservative and cutting-edge techniques to replace lost foot cushioning. We take the time to accurately identify your problems and provide tailored treatments that suit your foot anatomy and lifestyle.
We use state-of-the-art, minimally invasive, safe, and effective procedures to treat foot cushioning loss in the forefoot and heel. Our podiatrists will develop a personalized strategy to help you get back on your feet, whether you’re an athlete, an active retiree, or someone with persistent foot pain.
Dr. Jason Gold and Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus are Doctors of Podiatric Medicine and Board-Certified Foot and Ankle Specialists with over 40 years of combined experience. They have successfully performed over 7,000 vein cases and are located at 670 Glades Rd #320, Boca Raton, FL 33431, 9980 N Central Park Blvd STE 120, Boca Raton, FL 33428, and 10151 Enterprise Center Blvd #203, Boynton Beach, FL 33437, and serves through Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, and South Florida. Their dedication is to offer top-notch care for foot, ankle, and leg vein conditions.
Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center is an award-winning podiatry clinic near Highland Beach, FL. We are proud to have a team of highly skilled and experienced foot specialists who are members of prestigious organizations such as the North American School of Podology, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS), American College of Phlebology, American College of Physicians (ACP), American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). We welcome new patients, accept most insurances, and offer a range of treatments with excellent care.
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Why choose the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center
Voted best in Palm Beach County with more than 40 years of combined experience with thousands of procedures made in-house.
- All doctors double board certified in foot, rearfoot, and ankle – three out of a limited number in Palm Beach County.
- Dr. Schoenhaus is a key opinion leader in fat pad restoration.
- Doctors are involved in research projects advancing medicine.
- At the leg vein center, Dr. Schoenhaus performs all procedures herself, with no nurses no assistants.
- Only center to provide a medical pedicure.
- Doctors are involved in continual education, and advances in our field offer the latest modalities offered.
- Our practice is customer service driven, focusing on individualized care (this is not a factory).
- Three locations offering same-day appointments.
- Only office to offer a pediatric fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist with evening and weekend hours.
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Treatment Options Available
In Office Injectables
A non-surgical method of cushioning the foot and reducing pressure on the bones and nerves is to use injectables. Among these procedures are dermal fillers, which provide temporary to semi-permanent comfort by imitating natural fat tissue.
Fat Transfer To The Foot
The process of autologous fat transfer is grafting fat to the foot from another area of the body, typically the thigh or belly. This technique is perfect for more complex instances and restores the natural cushioning of fat pads.
Surgical Grafting
In cases of severe or persistent loss of foot cushioning, surgical grafting may be advised. In order to permanently restore cushioning and lessen pain, this technique entails implanting a synthetic or biological graft into the injured area.
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*Note that Dr. Schoenhaus does not use a needle. She uses a blunt tip device and the procedure is painless with just local numbing.
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What is Fat Pad Atrophy?
Fat pad atrophy is the gradual loss or weakening of the fatty tissue that cushions the ball and heel of your foot. These pads protect your bones and joints from the continuous strain of walking, running, and standing by functioning as natural shock absorbers. You might get the excruciatingly painful and confining sensation of walking directly on the bone when they start to deteriorate.
If I Have Fat Pad Atrophy, What Would It Feel Like?
Although the severity of fat pad atrophy symptoms might vary, most patients report:
- An acute and painful pain on the heel or the ball of the foot.
- Pain which increases when standing or walking long hours
- The feeling of stepping on sharp items or pebbles.
- There is a noticeable flattening of the sole and thin, sagging skin on the bottom of the foot.
Such symptoms can affect daily activities besides even the quality of life, and that is why it is better that the symptoms are diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
People often associated their heel pain with a condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a condition where a ligament on the bottom of the foot is strained. That ligament originates in the heel bone and expands to the ball of the foot. The reality is that not all heel pain is due to plantar fasciitis. Fat pad atrophy in the heel is often misdiagnosed as plantar fasciitis.
The other common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, which is sometimes mistaken for fat pad atrophy. It is a swelling following inflammation of the plantar fascia which is a thick tissue linking the toes and the heel bone. By plantar fasciitis, you are likely to experience pain when you stand up in the morning, at the very beginning of the day, or when you sit in one position too long. The aching of plantar fasciitis is not related to the fading of fat pads.
Specialists at the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center can tell these two diseases apart and ensure that you get the right treatment.
Fat Pad Atrophy Causes and Risk Factors
Pain and discomfort result from fat pad atrophy, which happens as the forefoot or heel’s protective cushioning thins out. There are numerous contributing elements to this condition:
Age-Related Factors
As one ages, the natural fat reserves of the body, such as the cushioning that is used to protect the foot, also tend to fade. Fat pad loss is common in people beyond the age of fifty.
Lifestyle and Activity
Aggravating activities such as dancing and running may increase the rate at which the fat pads deteriorate. Teachers, nurses, and retail employees are also considered to be at risk because they work long hours.
Medical Conditions
The fat pad may degrade due to inflammation or poor circulation brought on by chronic conditions like diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.
Anatomical Factors
Localized fat pad atrophy might result from uneven pressure redistribution caused by flat feet, high arches, or irregular walking patterns.
Other Risk Factors
Over time, other factors that may lead to fat pad loss include previous foot surgeries, wearing high heels or unsupportive shoes, and taking certain drugs.
What is Fat Pad Restoration?
The procedure of grafting or replacement of the fat pad in the foot can be termed as fat pad restoration, which is carried out both medically and surgically. The goals are restoring regular mechanics, reducing pain, and preventing additional injuries. Treatment plans could include:
- Temporary relief can be had by the use of fillers that can be injected
- Fat grafting may be used to give lasting effects.
- To handle extreme cases, advanced reconstructive surgery
Besides pain reduction, fat pad restoration prevents follow-up issues such as calluses, stress fractures, and abnormal gait.
Fat Pad Restoration:
The Best Fat Pad Atrophy Treatment
The most common fat pad restoration treatments are In-office injectables, Fat transfer to the foot, and Surgical grafting:
In-office injectables
In-office injectables involve using dermal fillers or other injectable materials to restore volume to the fat pads in the feet. They are injected into areas of fat loss to improve comfort and cushioning. This procedure is typically fast, minimally invasive, and performed in Dr. Schoenhaus’s office. Perfect for fat pad degeneration in its early stages. These procedures are short, require little recovery time, and offer nearly instant relief.
Fat transfer to the foot
Fat transfer to the foot, also known as foot fat grafting or autologous fat transfer, is a more involved procedure that uses the patient’s fat to restore foot volume. Fat is harvested from another area of the body, such as the abdomen or thighs, through liposuction, processed to purify it, and then carefully injected into the foot to rebuild the fat pads. This technique provides a natural-feeling result and can offer both functional improvement and aesthetic enhancement. An all-natural, long-lasting solution for forefoot or heel volume restoration. Your body’s fat is extracted, processed, and then injected into the afflicted area.
Surgical grafting
Surgical grafting for fat pad restoration refers to more extensive surgical procedures to reconstruct or augment the fat pads in the feet. This can involve using tissue flaps or other surgical techniques to rebuild the cushioning in the foot. While the search results don’t provide specific details on this approach, it would be reserved for severe cases, as it is more invasive than injectable or fat transfer options.
Each of these treatments aims to address fat pad atrophy in the feet, with varying levels of invasiveness and longevity of results. The choice between them would depend on factors such as the severity of fat pad loss, the patient’s overall health, and Dr. Jodi R. Schoenhaus’s recommendation. It provides long-lasting pain alleviation and structural support.
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Why choose the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center with Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus
The Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center specializes in treating all podiatric conditions and focuses on foot and ankle surgery, aesthetic vein procedures, laser therapy, and injectables.
2 of only 15 foot and ankle surgeons in all of Palm Beach County are board certified by the most prestigious ABFAS.
Internationally sought-after speakers and educators with multiple published studies.
Distinguished "Lapiplasty® Center of Excellence."
Over 19 years and over 7,000 cases performed on varicose or spider veins and all performed by the doctor.
Over 2,000 Gold standard bunionectomies performed with less pain and quicker recovery.
Only practice with a left and a right foot specialist.
Why choose the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center with Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus
The Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center specializes in treating all podiatric conditions and focuses on foot and ankle surgery, aesthetic vein procedures, laser therapy, and injectables.
2 of only 15 foot and ankle surgeons in all of Palm Beach County are board certified by the most prestigious ABFAS.
Over 19 years and over 7,000 cases performed on varicose or spider veins and all performed by the doctor.
Internationally sought-after speakers and educators with multiple published studies.
Over 2,000 Gold standard bunionectomies performed with less pain and quicker recovery.
Distinguished "Lapiplasty® Center of Excellence."
Only practice with a left and a right foot specialist.
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Fat Pad Atrophy Specialist in Boynton Beach, FL
Meet Our Board Certified Foot, Ankle, & Leg Vein Specialist
Renowned podiatrist and expert in fat pad atrophy, Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus, leads our team and has years of experience identifying and treating this disease. She is board-certified and is determined to be up-to-date with the current innovations in repairing feet. Her experience in clinical environments and her patient-related attitude guarantee the best outcomes for each person.
The Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center has been providing services to the Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, FL communities for over 20 years. The center is run by Dr. Jason Gold and Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus, board-certified podiatrists with expertise in treating foot, ankle, and leg vein conditions. They specialize in foot and ankle surgery, aesthetic vein problems, laser therapy, and injectables. At the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center, our podiatrists are dedicated to identifying the root cause of your problems and providing you with the best possible care.
Dr. Schoenhaus specializes in treating spider veins and varicose veins using sclerotherapy and laser treatment. Our medical practice is unique as we offer advanced treatments such as digital imaging for X-rays, electronic medical recording, in-office ultrasound, and the latest laser technology. The doctors themselves perform all procedures. We also provide treatment for foot pain, spider and varicose vein removal, and aesthetic anti-aging treatments.
Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM
Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Specialist
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make a same-day appointment with the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center in the Boynton Beach office?
Of course, you may make an appointment the same day, depending on availability. Make a reservation to clarify the availability of free timeslots in advance. Give us a call at (561) 750-3033 to schedule your appointment as soon as possible.
Which insurance companies do Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center accept?
Most of the major insurance companies, like Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, BCBS, United Healthcare, UMR, PNS, GHI, and Devoted, are accepted. Check your plan by contacting our office.
What payment method do Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center accept?
Flexible payment options include Cash, FSA/HSA accounts, all major credit cards, and CareCredit for payment plans.