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What is Tenex and is it Right for Me?

If you suffer from pain due to tendon damage, you may be eligible for a minimally invasive procedure called Tenex. This is ideal for those who may have pain in the rotator cuff, tennis or golfer’s elbow, or runner’s knee. Advanced technology now offers a way for people to find relief without a lengthy procedure and recovery process.

Do You Need Foot Surgery?

Do you worry that the procedure may be invasive, painful, or limiting of your daily routines?

Who is Dr. Akhtar? My interview with Dr. Who!

The Doctor Who show is an in-depth interview with local doctors to showcase who they are as a person, what drove them into their profession and specialty, some of their likes and dislikes and other fun insights into each doctor. It gives the viewer a look at the doctors as a person, not just a clinician.

Signs You Have an Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprains are fairly common and can happen while playing a sport like basketball or while out on a run, or even during every day activities like twisting your ankle while getting out of a car or walking down the sidewalk.

Relief for Painful Bunions

One foot condition that is difficult if not impossible to ignore is a bunion. It is not only painful, it is also very noticeable and embarrassing to live with. Wearing your favorite shoes can become a major chore when you have an untreated bunion. Know that help is available—you can get relief for your painful, aching bunions by seeing podiatrist Dr. Affan Akhtar at Optimal Ankle & Foot in Fort Lee, Wayne and Clifton, NJ.