  Michael D. McGavic, DPM
Foot and Ankle Specialist 116 W. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 256-3422
GET HEALTHY FEET YOU CAN BARE!
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FREE CONSULTATIONFREE INITIAL FOOT CONSULTATION WHEN YOU MENTION THIS WEBSITE.__________________________________________________________________
Michael D McGavic, DPM practices in MONROVIA CA. Podiatrists offer services which often include treatment of acute and chronic foot pain, knee pain, & hip pain, including the treatment of injuries to the lower leg.
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Curriculum Vitae Michael D. McGavic _______________________________________ State License: E4048 Undergraduate Education: University of Southern Indiana 1989 Graduate Education: William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, 1993 Residency: Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Department of Veterans Affairs 1994 Professional Memberships: American podiatric Medical Association Hospital Affiliations: Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital _______________________________________________________________ Your feet are the foundation for whole body health. You need a supportive leg to stand on in order for your total body to reach peak precision and ultimate comfort. Dr. McGavic believes in treating the feet before foot problems arise, teaching you about preventative foot care, and when to seek timely foot treatment. Foot pain is not normal and should not be accepted as just a part of life. Patients feel immediately better after visiting our clinic. "When your feet hurt, you hurt all over." __________________________________________
What are Bunions? Bunions are primarily a hereditary condition and most often progressively worsen throughout life. They can affect anyone, although they are most common in women. Bunions will usually be visibly present for many years before they become painful. A change of shoes, activity, or body weight can cause previously non-painful bunions to become painful. A bunion occurs due to multiple factors which result in a mal-alignment of the bones with the big toe drifting toward the second toe. Additionally, there is an enlargement of the "bump" on the inner side of the foot, next to the big toe. As a bunion deformity progresses, the "bump" or bony enlargement increases in size. In addition, the big toe can rotate, and continues to move towards, often over-lapping or under-lapping the second toe. A bunion is a bone problem. It is not a skin problem or a cyst. As you walk more the symptoms become worse. As the bunion increases in severity it can cause other associated foot problems, such as hammertoes, arch pain, and painful calluses on the bottom of the foot. Pain is often the result of rubbing of the enlarged bunion against the inner side of a shoe. There may be pain from within the actual bunion joint or when the great toe presses against the second toe. The exact cause of bunions is unclear. Some of the causative factors include heredity, flat foot structure, ligamentous instability or laxity, muscular imbalance within the foot and birth defects. Improper shoes during childhood may contribute to the formation of bunions, but this is uncommon. Inappropriate shoes during adolescence and early adulthood may aggravate an existing bunion formation. When should I have my bunions corrected? If you have any of the following problems, your feet should be evaluated: 1. Calluses on the inside of the big toe The foot is an amazing mechanical apparatus. What’s surprising is how important the bunion joint really is. If the bunion joint doesn't function correctly, many people not only have foot pain, but often unconsciously walk awkwardly to avoid putting additional stress on the painful area of their foot. This is why so many people with big toe problems also develop knee and back pain.
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