Fax: (239) 692-9436
Tel: 239-430-3668Ankle Sprain or Ankle Fracture?
The ankle is made up of 3 ligaments on the outside (fibula) and a cluster of ligaments on the inside (tibia side). Typical ankle sprains are inversion or “turning your foot in” type of injury. The most common misconception that I hear from patients is that if they can walk on the ankle, then […]
September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month
PAD Awareness Month aims to bring attention to the fact that PAD can be a silent killer. Many people with PAD often do not realize that they have it. The reason is because people often dismiss the symptoms as just as sign of “getting older”. PAD is a chronic circulatory condition that is estimated to […]
Signs that Your Child May Have a Foot Problem
#NaplesFL #EsteroFL #CapeCoralFL — Foot and ankle problems in children often go unnoticed. Signs and symptoms can be subtle, and sometimes children can’t explain what’s wrong. But it’s important to protect growing feet and have problems checked out early. Dr. Kevin Lam, DPM, FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, a member of the American College of Foot and […]
Bunion Surgery – Patient Follow-up
For more information on skin cancer of the foot, contact Family Foot and Leg Center at (239) 430-3668 or visit NaplesPodiatrist.com or ScarlessBunion.com —————– 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, […]
Diabetic Foot Infections and Preventing Amputation
The prevalence of diabetes in the Unites States continues rising at an alarming rate. According to the CDC an estimated 30.3 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes and is expected to exceed half a billion by 2030. It’s estimated that 7.2 million adults are undiagnosed in the United States. With this increasing trend of […]
Why it is Important to Apply Sunscreen on Your Feet
The hot summer months are here. Although majority of people apply sunscreen all over their body, still a good number disregard the skin on feet. We are so concerned about our faces and upper body that we often overlook the feet. Sunburn is a real occurrence on the lower extremity. However, without proper protection, the […]
Big Toe Pain Caused by Hallux Limitus
Hallux limitus is a degenerative condition characterized by pain and decreased range of motion in the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the big toe or great toe. It is sometimes called a “frozen joint” and only gets worse over time. Signs and Symptoms – Big toe joint pain – Bump at the top of the […]
Achilles tendonitis and rupture
The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body. This links the heel bone to the calf muscle. In spite of it being a strong tendon, problems with the Achilles are quite common. Tendonitis can develop at any age but as we age, the tendons become less elastic and tolerate less stress. The most […]
Ingrown Toenails in Children
Ingrown toenails are one of the most common conditions treated by podiatrists in children. Ingrown toenail is in fact the most common nail disorder in children but most kids hide their ingrown toenails from their parents. In this condition, the toenail starts to grow into the skin around the nail instead of outward. Since the […]
Don’t Ignore Flat Feet
Study links this condition to painful foot maladies
Naples, FL — — Treatment and prevention of adult flatfoot can reduce the incidence of additional foot problems such as bunions, hammertoes, arthritis and calluses, and improve a person’s overall health, according to research published in an issue of the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery.
