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Heel Pain in Youth Athletes: A Warning Sign

NAPLES, FL — Indoors and outdoors, youth athletes stay active year-round in competitive sports, and for many of them heel pain has become “just another part of the game.” Foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, advises that when a child complains of heel pain, it should be diagnosed promptly because […]

Surgical procedure can correct crossover toe, keep seniors active

NAPLES, FL — Crossover toe is a common foot problem that can inhibit physical activity for older Americans, but outpatient surgery can correct the deformity and keep senior citizens active and on their feet.

Common Runners’ Injury: Stress Fractures of the Foot

Repetitive impact on feet can increase risk of damage NAPLES, FL — Stress fractures of the foot are becoming more common in runners, especially first-time marathoners, according to Naples, FL foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS. The growing popularity of marathons among beginning runners has contributed to the increase in […]

Old ankle sprains come back to haunt Baby Boomers

NAPLES, FL —  foot and ankle surgeon has a message for Baby Boomers getting back into fitness and sports: Get your ankles checked for chronic instability caused by injuries that might not have healed properly years ago.

Are fallen arches a real foot problem?

NAPLES, FL —  Are fallen arches a real foot problem, or just a label for chronically sore feet? Naples, FL foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, says fallen arches –or flat feet– are a legitimate medical condition affecting five percent of Americans.   “Flat feet can be present at birth, or […]

Pro Athletes Not the Only Ones at Risk for Achilles Tendon Problems

NAPLES, FL — You don’t have to be an accomplished athlete to suffer Achilles tendon injuries. They can happen from household tasks like climbing a ladder.

Cut yourself walking barefoot? It’s more serious than you realize

NAPLES, FL —  Bare feet are universally associated with summer, but for those who enjoy walking barefoot, a local foot and ankle surgeon warns that inattention to seemingly minor puncture wounds on the soles of your feet can allow serious infections to develop and spread.

Naples, FL foot and ankle surgeon says new procedures, techniques speeding patients’ recoveries

NAPLES, FL — Many Achilles tendon surgery patients in Naples are getting back on their feet faster, thanks to new procedures and techniques.

Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, a foot and ankle surgeon with 7 centers throughtout Lee and Collier County, says the introduction of tissue graft products, bone anchors, radio frequency treatments and new arthroscopic procedures provide patients with less invasive treatments and speedier recovery times.

Healthy Feet Make the Best Dancing Feet

Don’t ignore foot pain on the dance floor

Naples, FL — Being ‘light on your feet’ when dancing is not entirely true; dancing the night away can take a toll on feet and ankles. Both professional and amateur dancers can suffer foot injuries that can stop the show, as witnessed this season on the popular reality-television show, Dancing with the Stars.

Women: Still think high heels are worth it?

Naples, FL — It’s not what fashion-conscious women want to hear—another warning about high heels.

But according to a Dr. Lam, foot and ankle surgeon, pump-style shoes often cause significant pain by irritating a common bony deformity on the back of the heel called ‘pump bump.’ In many cases, it can lead to bursitis or Achilles tendonitis if left untreated.