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Heel Pain Has Many Causes In our pursuit of healthy bodies, pain can be an enemy. In some instances, however, it is of biological benefit. Pain that occurs right after an injury or early in an illness may play a protective role, often warning us about the damage we’ve suffered....

If you have flat feet, you don’t have any visible arches. This means that when you stand up, the bottom of your foot makes direct contact with the floor.  Usually, flat feet arises due to genetics, but can also occur following a work or sports-related injury. Though it might not...

The warmth and dampness of areas around swimming pools, showers, and locker rooms are also breeding grounds for fungi. Because the infection was common among athletes who used these facilities frequently, the term “athlete’s foot” became popular. Not all fungus conditions are athlete’s foot. Other conditions, such as disturbances of...

A common question in my practice is when should I have my bunion fixed? After a full evaluation of the foot including an x-ray, I can determine the proper alignment of the great toe joint. In conjunction with x-rays, a physical and biomechanical exam is performed to ascertain what has...

Very early in my education and training, I became interested in helping the needs of those who are less fortunate. I was a member of the BAJA Project for Crippled Children based out of Los Angeles, California. While a surgical resident, I made over 70 weekend visits to Mexicali, Mexico....

During my residency, I was involved with the BAJA Project for Crippled Children based out of Los Angles California. The residents held clinic in Mexicali, Mexico, a southern border city. I spent the majority of my Saturdays during those two years helping children by stretching, manipulation and casting. Every 6...

During the Honduras trip in 2002, we treated over 60 patients with varying deformities. Post surgical follow up was performed by local orthopeadic phsycians. The mission had it's own title, "Operation Footprint".