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Tel: 239-430-3668American Idol Michael Johns dies of Blood clot from Ankle. What you need to know now!
According to Entertainment Weekly, the Australian born singer, who was on the Fox program in 2008, died Friday at age of 35. He apparently died of a blood clot in the ankle? How can you die from a blood clot in the ankle one may ask. Without knowing the official reports, […]
Malignant Melanoma on the Leg at www.NaplesPodiatrist.com
A patient of Family Foot & Leg Center, PA in Naples, FL was seen for a trauma to one foot — which was taken care of in surgery — but he also had a dark spot on the other leg. It had started about five years earlier, after he scraped his leg on an object […]
President Barack Obama has Right Heel Pain
#Heelpain Heel Pain is the most common problem seen by #podiatrist, not even the president is immune. NaplesPodiatrist.com this is one of the most common none surgical problem that we see. A few reasons why: 1) We are poorly educated about shoes by the media and pop culture. What is cool is not the […]
Pediatric Flat Foot & Pain, what you should know
Many parents tell us they have no idea where to turn for advice about a child’s flat feet. The video below is a great starting point, and the guidance here explains what pediatric flatfoot is, when it needs treatment, and when it can simply be watched. Is a Flat Foot Normal in Children? Most young […]
Dilemma on talking to patients about weight issues contributing to foot / ankle pain
Funny, as a physician we are supposed to make sure our patients stay healthy and free of aches and pains. Obesity is a big issue in some areas and when it is the cause of our patient’s problem, most will not listen or even criticize the doctor via email for, “How dare you tell me […]
What you need to know about Spurs in the Achilles Tendon
Most common complaint for this problem is a pain in the back of the heel and stiffness. Or even a bump on the back of the heel. The xray below shows an unfortunate patient with two types of spurs in the back of the heel that can cause a problem with the achilles. Not […]
Office Based Surgery Suite as cost savings to patients, insurers, government
Did you know that the most expensive part of your surgery is not your surgeon? It is the facility such as the hospital or surgery center, that cost can be as high as 10 times your surgeon’s fees. With all this talk about cost savings and need for medicare and patients to save money […]
Lateral ankle ligament surgery what you want to know
Tore an ankle ligament that never felt right again? Lateral ankle ligament surgery rebuilds the ligaments on the outside of the ankle when repeated sprains have left the joint chronically unstable. The case below — an active patient who came to us for a third opinion after a reconstruction performed elsewhere failed — shows both […]
Secrets to Buying Shoes For Back to School
Back-to-school season is here for Southwest Florida families — and the right shoes do more than complete the outfit. Many of the foot, heel, and ankle problems we see in children can be prevented with properly fitted shoes of the correct length. Here’s how to assess and buy kids’ shoes the right way. How to […]
Arthroscopic Ankle Fusion by Dr. Kevin Lam
Frank discussion about ankle fusion and this technique to achieve such. Fusion of the ankle can be complicated and difficult to heal from with up to 50% nonunion rates (failed fusion) depending on technique. Arthroscopic fusion is greater than 90% fusion rate according to studies mostly from lack of dissection, keeping nerves and […]
