Ankle deformity can quietly steal a person’s mobility. It starts with subtle changes: the foot drifting inward or outward, a feeling of instability, or pain that comes and goes. Over time, the deformity becomes structural, leading to arthritis, tendon imbalance, and difficulty walking. At the Advanced Foot and Ankle Center of San Diego, deformity correction
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By Advanced Foot and Ankle Center of San Diego Ankle arthritis is one of those conditions that sneaks up on people. Unlike hip or knee arthritis, which gets talked about everywhere, ankle arthritis tends to stay under the radar until it’s causing real limitations in daily life. At the Advanced Foot and Ankle Center of
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Absolutely, Phil. Here’s the revised blog with the additional La Jolla independent living communities—Pacific Regent La Jolla, Atria La Jolla, and Bayshire Torrey Pines—included for a more comprehensive and locally targeted message: Title: As we age, maintaining mobility becomes essential for independence, confidence, and quality of life. At Advanced Foot and Ankle Center of San
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Discover how Dr. Wrotslavsky at the Advanced Foot and Ankle Center of San Diego repairs Achilles tendon ruptures using a minimally invasive technique with incisions under 3 mm. Walk in as little as 3 weeks post-surgery with the Aztron MedTech system. Expert Achilles Tendon Repair in San Diego with Minimally Invasive Surgery If you’ve suffered
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At Advanced Foot and Ankle Center of San Diego, we treat every patient like family—because we’re a family-owned practice. Over the past decade, Wall Street has quietly moved into exam rooms and operating suites. Venture capital and private equity firms are buying up podiatry practices across the country, turning independent medical clinics into profit-driven corporations.
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For many post-stroke patients, regaining the ability to walk is one of their most important goals. However, severe ankle contractures—where the foot becomes stuck in a downward-pointing position (equinus deformity)—can make walking nearly impossible. This condition forces patients to walk on their toes, leads to instability, and in many cases, confines them to a wheelchair.
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Common Injuries in Young Dancers: Ballet & Rhythmic Gymnastics With over 20 years of experience treating dancers, Dr Philip Wrotslavsky DPM FACFAS founder of the Advanced Foot and Ankle Center of San Diego understands the unique physical demands placed on young ballet dancers and rhythmic gymnasts. These athletes push their bodies to achieve extraordinary movements,
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Why Dr. Philip Wrotslavsky Is the Ideal Medical Expert Witness for Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg Legal Cases When it comes to legal cases involving the foot, ankle, or lower leg, having an experienced and knowledgeable medical expert witness can significantly strengthen your case. Dr. Philip Wrotslavsky is uniquely qualified to serve as a medical
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Introduction: Chronic wounds, often resistant to conventional treatments, pose a significant challenge in healthcare. The quest for innovative solutions has led to the exploration of amniotic membrane application as a revolutionary approach to accelerate the healing process. This remarkable biological material, derived from the inner layer of the placenta, has shown tremendous potential in treating
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Exosome therapy is an emerging field in regenerative medicine that holds promise for treating various medical conditions, including joint and tendon injuries. Exosomes are small vesicles that play a crucial role in cell-to-cell communication by transporting proteins, nucleic acids, and other molecules between cells. They are derived from stem cells, and their therapeutic potential lies
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