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27 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Podiatrists in Westwood, NJ
In Step Foot and Ankle has established itself as a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to comprehensive foot and ankle care since 1999. Our practice combines clinical expertise with advanced diagnostic technologies to deliver immediate, evidence-based treatment programs tailored to each patient's needs. We specialize in conservative and surgical interventions, sports medicine, orthotics, wound care, and innovative therapies like extracorporeal shockwave therapy and pulse dye laser treatments. Our team serves a diverse patient base, including athletes, diabetics, and individuals across all age groups, emphasizing personalized care and rapid recovery.With two convenient locations in New Jersey, we prioritize customer satisfaction through friendly service, prompt order fulfillment, and expert guidance from trained professionals. Our commitment to ongoing education ensures our staff remains at the forefront of podiatric advancements, maintaining the highest standards of accreditation and patient-centered care.
Services
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Orthotics
Diabetic Foot Care
Laser Therapy
Sports Medicine
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized podiatric expertise since 1999
- Our team utilizes FDA-approved non-invasive treatments like ESWT
- We provide customized orthotics and diabetic foot care solutions
- Our staff includes board-certified surgeons with hospital privileges
- We maintain 24/7 availability for urgent foot and ankle concerns
What people say
Expert diabetic foot care
Effective laser treatments
Knowledgeable staff
Prompt appointments
Custom orthotics success
Services
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Our surgical specialists address complex foot and ankle conditions through advanced procedures including hammertoe correction, heel spur removal, and diabetic limb salvage. We employ minimally invasive techniques and traditional approaches to treat traumatic injuries, chronic pain, and structural deformities. Each surgical plan incorporates preoperative diagnostics and postoperative rehabilitation strategies to optimize recovery outcomes.
Custom Orthotics
We design personalized orthotic devices using advanced casting techniques and gait analysis to correct biomechanical imbalances. Our orthotics address conditions like plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and sports-related injuries through rigid, semi-rigid, and soft support options. Materials include thermoplastic and shock-absorbing compounds tailored to individual weight, activity level, and footwear requirements.
Laser Therapy
Our pulse dye laser treatments effectively eliminate warts and fungal nail infections with minimal discomfort. This non-invasive technology targets affected tissue while preserving surrounding skin, requiring no anesthesia or downtime. Patients typically achieve resolution after 3-4 sessions, with visible improvement in skin texture and nail clarity.
Diabetic Foot Care
Specialized diabetic foot programs focus on ulcer prevention, wound healing, and infection control through regular checkups and customized treatment plans. We employ advanced dressings, offloading techniques, and vascular assessments to reduce amputation risks while maintaining mobility and quality of life for diabetic patients.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
FDA-approved ESWT delivers targeted acoustic waves to stimulate healing in chronic heel pain and plantar fasciitis cases. This non-surgical option activates the body's natural repair mechanisms, achieving 85-90% success rates in pain reduction without requiring anesthesia or recovery time, typically completed in outpatient sessions.
People
Thomas J. Cusumano
Podiatrist
Dr. Cusumano graduated from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine and completed surgical training at Meadowlands Hospital. He holds laser surgery certifications and serves as team physician for multiple professional sports teams. With hospital privileges at Hackensack University Medical Center, he specializes in reconstructive foot surgery and sports medicine.
Questions
What foot conditions do you treat?
We treat all foot and ankle conditions including heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, diabetic ulcers, sports injuries, and nail fungus using conservative and surgical approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with most major insurance providers and can verify your coverage details during appointment scheduling to ensure treatment affordability.
Are orthotics covered by insurance?
Many insurance plans cover custom orthotics with proper medical documentation - our billing specialists will confirm your specific benefits before fabrication.
What laser treatments are available?
We offer pulse dye laser therapy for warts and Qswitch laser treatments for fungal nails, both requiring no anesthesia and allowing immediate return to activities.
How to schedule an appointment?
Call our Westwood office at (201) 666-4166 or Fair Lawn location at (201) 794-8200 during regular business hours to book your initial consultation.
Do you treat pediatric patients?
Yes, we provide specialized care for children's foot conditions including in-toeing, flat feet, and sports-related injuries with family-centered treatment approaches.
