Misonix Ultrasonic bone Scalpel I would like to introduce to you a great new innovation in bone surgery called the Misonix ultrasonic bone scalpel. Misonix Ultrasonic bone Scalpel This is a device that allows for accurate removal of bone when necessary with out the complications that can arise while using traditional bone saws. Many foot

Ankle Subchondroplasty           Ankle Subchondroplasty is a technique to repair microfractures and bone marrow edema of the ankle. This technique is appropriate for repair of microfractures and bone marrow edema of the bones of the foot as well. Subchondroplasty is a great procedure for people that have bone marrow defects of bones

Ankle ligament surgery testimonial Below is a email sent to me by a patient that had ankle ligament reconstructive surgery one year ago. She had ankle instability and was constantly spraining her ankle until she could not get into shoes anymore . Below is her letter printed with her permission. Ankle ligament surgery testimonial Dr

Ankle ligament Surgery repair success story Testimonial Joseph M came to my office last year with an old ankle injury. He used to be an avid runner and loved it. He would run 3 marathons a year. Until one day he stepped off a curb and felt a pop in the ankle. Joseph went on

Ankle Arthroscopy testimonial Jose is a patient of ours that was suffering from ankle pain for many years. He loved to play Basketball and ride his Felt road bike on the weekends. He had an ankle sprain 10 years ago and was told it’s not bad. But it never got better it always felt like

Ankle fractures immediate weight bearing. Have you suffered an ankle fracture and have been told you need to be off your foot and ankle for the next eight to twelve weeks. Have you been told you will need surgery with plates and screws. Make sure to ask your surgeon if you are a candidate for

San Diego Chargers foot and ankle injury report for AFC divisional game Chargers Vs. Denver. Here comes the big AFC divisional playoff game this Sunday San Diego Chargers Vs. Denver Broncos in Denver. The Chargers have four players with ankle injuries and one with a toe injury. Unfortunately we don’t know what exactly is injured

Great win for the San Diego Chargers today over the Bengals. Ryan Mathews  ran the ball 13 times for 52 yards. You may be wondering what that has to do with us at the advanced Foot And Ankle Center Of San Diego. Ryan has an ankle injury and was in a boot over the past

Today there are great advancements in the world of ankle replacements.  The indications for doing ankle joint replacement surgery is an arthritic ankle with loss of ankle joint space and motion.  It is an exciting time for patients that have been suffering with ankle pain and now there are better replacements than ever. Recent studies