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

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

A Closer Look at the Fast-Growing Sport’s Risks Here at the Advanced Foot And Ankle Center of San Diego, we treat all types of injuries that affect the foot and ankle. We pride ourselves on helping athletes of all ages return to sports as soon as possible. Recently I have noticed a surge in pickleball

Advanced Foot And Ankle Center of San Diego seal of approval A shoe insole product that practically eliminates slippage and friction inside shoes, thereby preventing pain and injury. Lockdown Insoles are unique in the shoe and insole marketplace, and were invented and designed for: COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS HIKERS / WALKERS DIABETES FOOT ISSUES ALL SPORTS Feet

An Innovative Solution for Fat Pad Atrophy and Heel Pain Have you ever experienced severe foot pain by the ball of your foot or heel pain when standing or walking for extended periods? If so, you may have fat pad atrophy, a condition where the fatty tissue on the bottom of your foot wears away,

Drop foot, also known as foot drop, is a condition where the individual is unable to lift their foot upward. This may result in difficulty in walking or tripping while walking. Common causes of drop foot include nerve damage, muscle weakness, and conditions that affect the brain or spinal cord such as multiple sclerosis, stroke,

The Cost of Painless Walking is $2 A friend and I were discussing orthotics the other day and we were talking about the price of custom orthotics. Especially in today’s economy with every subsequent article talking about rising inflation rates, the negative performance of the stock market, and an ever-increasing risk of recession that may

Retail vs Custom Orthotics At their core, orthotics are devices that are placed in shoes to change how your feet meet the ground during weight-bearing. There are many different modifications that can be added and many different materials that are used to make a pair of orthotics for different purposes. As a result of this

Next up is KIMYRSA. KIMYRSA is a new IV antibiotic with similar uses as Dalvance: treating acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections with antibacterial properties against a similar spectrum of aerobic Gram-positive bacteria. It is the second generation of this specific antibiotic, the first being Orbactiv. It is from the same family of antibiotics

I wanted to discuss a few newer antibiotics that we’ve been using at Advanced Foot and Ankle Center of San Diego that we’re excited about. This is not intended to be extensive reviews of the pros and cons of each antibiotic but rather an introduction to and highlighting of the unique benefits they bring to