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Ankle Ligament Surgery Repair Testimonial

    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

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    Ankle Arthroscopy testimonial

      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

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      Flatfoot treatment in children

        Flatfoot treatment in children If you went to ten doctors regarding a medical issue chances are you will get eleven opinions. If you went to ten doctors regarding their opinion on Flatfoot treatment in children you will probably get fifteen different opinions. Why is this so and what information should you as a parent use to make

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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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          Diabetic Foot Care San Diego

            Diabetic Foot Care San Diego Its a new year and time to take back your foot health. Diabetic foot care in San Diego is something that many specialize in. What makes it important is that diabetics have a propensity for circulation issues and nerve issues. Otherwise known as Peripheral vascular disease and peripheral neuropathy. These

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            Heel Pain in Children

              Heel pain in children can be a frustrating event for parents and their children alike. Typically heel pain in children will arise in nine to thirteen year old’s. I find it to be more prevalent in boys than in girls, but don’t dismiss it in girls. Many times i will have a parent present with

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              Charcot Foot Reconstruction part 2

                Charcot Foot Reconstruction part 2 In a previous post you were introduced to the concept of the charcot foot and its collapse. In This post I will talk about the innovative ways we correct this foot and save these legs from being amputated. Charcot foot reconstruction has gone through an evolutionary process from amputation to

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                Mobilegs Ergonomic crutches

                  It’s time to change the way we think of traditional crutches. In this day and age injuries that require crutches have to be re-imagined for patient care, compliance, comfort level and safety. We welcome Mobilegs – Ergonomic Crutches that deliver comfort and stability. The unique design, comfortable feel and spring assisted performance is what sets

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                  Ankle Fractures immediate weight bearing

                    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

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                    Speeding Up Bone Fracture Healing part 1

                      Crack! Snap! Pop! those are the last things you want to hear in your foot or ankle. Well now that it happened you go to the doctor an x ray is performed and you are diagnosed with a fracture. What is worse is that you are told you can not put weight on your foot

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