Category Archives: Bunions

Bunion Surgery

    Bunions are not pleasant to say the least. First you have the painful bump that bothers you after a day of walking around. Then there is the issue of finding proper fitting shoes. Lastly there are the mechanical issues including a stiff joint and over lapping or under lapping of the second toe. There are

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    Cartiva For Hallux Rigidus

      Cartiva for Hallux Rigidus Patients suffering with a stiff and painful big toe joint ( Hallux Limitus or Hallux Rigidus, Osteoarthritis of the big toe 1st MPJ)  now have a great option to get their life back. Cartiva is an implant that is changing how surgeons approach foot surgery. It is a joint sparing implant.

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      Misonix Ultrasonic bone Scalpel

        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

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        Bunion Surgery testimonial

          Bunion Surgery testimonial Bunion surgery can be a scary commitment , who really wants surgery. Especially if you have to be off your feet for a few weeks. Maria who is a patient of mine wrote this to me. ” Dear Dr Wrotslavsky thank you so much for fixing my bunions. Prior to surgery i

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          Hallux rigidus success story

            Hallux rigidus success story Sarah is a patient of mine from San Diego. She was an avid runner and loved to play golf. Sarah is 56 years old and started over the last few years developing severe pain in her big toe of her right foot. It got to the point where she could not

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