Transverse Tibial Transport: A Limb Preservation Option for Patients with Severe Circulation Problems When blood flow to the foot becomes critically reduced—often due to diabetes or peripheral artery disease—patients can develop non-healing wounds, infections, or gangrene. In the most severe cases, the risk of amputation becomes very real. Traditionally, treatment has focused on vascular procedures

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic foot and ankle pain. As cartilage within a joint gradually wears down, bones begin to rub against each other. This leads to inflammation, stiffness, and persistent pain that can make walking and daily activities uncomfortable. Because the foot contains numerous joints that bear weight and

Foot and ankle pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical care. While injuries and overuse can certainly cause discomfort, many cases of persistent pain are actually driven by inflammation. Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and autoimmune tendon disorders frequently affect the joints and tendons of the feet. For decades, medications

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.

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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.

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,

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