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Tel: 239-430-36685 Things you need to know about Adult Flat foot / Triple arthrodesis patient by NaplesPodiatrist.com
When an adult flatfoot becomes rigid and painful, a triple arthrodesis — fusing the three joints of the rearfoot — is one of the most reliable ways to rebuild a stable, plantigrade foot. Here are five things you need to know if collapsing arches are affecting your life. 5 Things to Know About Adult Flatfoot […]
Surgery for Chronic Ingrown Toenail
—– Serving Southwest Florida Since 2005, Family Foot & Leg Center has 9 convenient locations throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties. Offering pediatric to geriatric family care: Ingrown Toenails, Heel Pain, Bunions, Foot / Ankle Arthritis Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Foot / Ankle Surgery, Custom Orthotics, and Diabetic Wound Care. In office X-rays, ultrasounds, and […]
5 Secrets for Back to school shoe shopping to avoid year long foot pain / damage
5 Secrets for Back to school shoe shopping to avoid year long foot pain / damage 1) Measure the feet while standing on the measuring device 2) Shoes should not bend easily in the arch 3) Must Bend easily at the toes area 4) When standing the longest toe should be 1/2 inch from the […]
5 Secrets of Bunion Surgery: NO Scar Bunion Surgery
Bunion surgery is the bread and butter of most podiatry practices. Bunions comes in all shapes and sizes from mild , moderate to severe. Most bunionectomies will require up to 6 week to fully heal but with the advent of new fixation techniques and now scarless bunionectomy a person can be up […]
Acupuncture meets Western Medicine for Lower Extremity Pain Management
How P-STIM Can Help With Foot and Ankle Pain Foot and ankle pain can prevent you from carrying out normal daily activities. Anyone can suffer from foot pain but certain groups seem to be at an increased risk, including people who are on their feet for long periods of time, people who are overweight, physically […]
Glucosamine for OsteoArthritis Management
Glucosamine for the Management of Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis commonly occurs in the weight bearing joints in the body. It also affects the fingers, thumb, and large toe. The condition causes the joint to lose its elasticity and become stiff. Over time, the cartilage may slowly wear away and if the condition worsens, the bones could rub […]
Natural Pain Relief from OsteoArthritis
How Flavonoids Can Help in Osteoarthritis Management Flavonoids are plant pigments that are responsible for coloration, UV filtrations, symbiotic nitrogen fixation, act as chemical messengers, and cell cycle inhibitors. They are the natural ingredients found in colorful fruits and vegetables. Because they are naturally occurring pigments, flavonoids are one of the reasons fruits and vegetables […]
Ankle Sprain vs ankle fracture
The ankle is supported by three ligaments on the outside (the fibula side) and a strong cluster of ligaments on the inside (the tibia side). A typical ankle sprain is an inversion injury — the foot rolls inward and overstretches or tears those outer ligaments. The most common misconception we hear is, “I can still […]
Protein for Tendon & Bone Healing
Protein for Tendon and Bone Healing The foot is a common site for bone and tendon injuries. Tendons are tough fibers that connect muscle to bone. A tendon injury can happen as a result of many small tears to the tendons that have come about over time. Most of the tendon injuries occur near […]
What is Board Certification in Podiatric / Foot and Ankle Surgery
I get asked this by my patients all the time for the information out there is very confusing even to other doctors who are not in our field. A Podiatrist, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) goes to college for 4 years, then attend Podiatric Medical School for another 4 hours. The first 2 […]
