For years I had looked for a podiatrist that knew what to do about my big toe joint. It had been hurting for such a long time, and wearing any kind of heel was out of the question. Dr. Gold performed surgery that made my toe feel so much better! It did take several months to be 100%--feet heal very slowly-- but after just one month my foot started to feel better every day. Now I can wear a low heel with no problem, and I don't have that nagging pain any more.