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Melanoma in the Foot / Ankle

Melanoma in the foot or ankle is often overlook as a majority of people tend to neglect their feet. For these reasons, melanoma in the foot usually goes unnoticed during its earliest stages. When melanoma is diagnosed in the foot or ankle, it typically presents in a more advanced stage. Melanoma is cancer develops in […]

Puncture Wounds of the Foot and Leg

A puncture wound is caused by a pointed object piercing the skin and creating a small entry hole. This is usually narrower and deeper than a scrape of a cut. Many people can get puncture wounds from household items or work projects, garden tools, or when operating machinery. Puncture wounds usually cause a mild bleeding […]

Tips to Control Foot Odor and Foot Fungus

Summer is fast approaching and if you live in SWFL you will notice the humidity.   We are seeing more cases of athlete’s feet, AKA tinea pedis, AKA fungal infection of the feet / toe/ nails. There are some ways you can avoid or take control of the condition. Spray your shoes / sandals with Lysol […]

Do You Have a Stiff Big Toe?

When the joint at the base of the big toe is extremely stiff or inflexible, the condition is called hallux limitus/rigidus. If the toe is unable to fully bend but still has some degree of movement, the condition is called hallux limitus. If the joint at the base of the big toe is unable to […]

Golfers: Don’t be handicapped with foot pain

Fort Myers foot and ankle surgeon shares advice (Fort Myers, FL – March 2021) As millions of avid golfers get ready for another season of pars and bogeys, they should be aware of potentially serious foot problems that can result from years of playing the game. Although golf is not considered a rigorous sport, the […]

Keep your feet healthy from the summer heat

Hot summer days are quickly approaching here in Southwest Florida. Leaving our seniors and diabetics at risk to heat related injuries. It’s important for people especially one’s living with diabetes to be aware of the risks associated with hot and humid weather conditions. As a diabetic or senior It’s important to understand that any type […]

Enjoy Pregnancy without Foot Pain

Physician offers mothers-to-be remedies for aching feet

Lapiplasty: a new way to fix your bunion

Bunions or hallux valgus (medical term) is a “bump” on the side of the big toe, but did you know the root cause of a bunion is located in the middle of the foot. Its causes from and unstable joint in the middle of the foot that allows your toe to become misaligned creating the […]

Avoiding Gout Flare-ups

Do you have gout? Any joint can be affected but it usually involves the joints towards the ends of the limbs such as the ankles, knees, fingers, and the toes. These painful gout attacks can last days or weeks. Some people who have had gout attack may not get one again but studies show that […]

‘Tis the Season for Gout

Each year during the holidays, this common scenario plays out: You enjoy a scrumptious holiday feast, starting with shrimp and scallops in puff pastry with a rich cream sauce, a prime rib, scalloped potatoes, and a fine red wine. You finish off the evening with dessert and a glass of excellent brandy. Several hours later, […]