Today more than ever, patients try to diagnose themselves online. One of my patients told me recently: “I stopped looking for medical advice online because by the time I read everything, tried to understand it, and figured out whether I could trust it, I could’ve already gone to a real doctor.” Her statement was simple,

Foot wounds are often assumed to be a diabetic problem — but non-diabetics can and do develop serious foot wounds, and these are frequently overlooked or dismissed as “just a cut” or “just a blister.” Unfortunately, delayed evaluation is one of the leading reasons non-diabetic foot wounds progress to infection, tendon exposure, or bone involvement.

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

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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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

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.

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.

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,

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