May people do not understand the importance of foot and ankle health. Although once they experience a pathology ,they understand the importance at that time.
90% of individuals will try to treat their concern by stopping by the local drug store to purchase an over-counter device. May of the times these will not treatment the underlining pathomechanics of the medical condition.
Only at that point will they move to having their issue addressed.
I believe after a full exam and listening to the patient a compressive approach can be achieved. First, I explain all possible treatment options for the patient. From conservative to surgical with the a focus on the conservative end. There is nothing more rewarding then to relieve the patent's symptoms with a simple conservative measure.
If that should not relieve the symptoms we move up the chain of treatments until we can provide a solution.
List below are a few areas of interests.
Achilles tendon rupture
Achilles tendonitis
acute pain
ankle - osteochondrous defect
ankle fracture
ankle pain
ankle problems (non-operative)
ankle reconstruction - ligament
ankle sprain
ankle surgery
ankle tendonitis
ankle trauma
arthritis - post traumatic
arthritis - psoriatic
arthrodesis (fusions)
athlete's foot
avascular necrosis
bone biopsy
bone graft
bone implants grafts
bone infection
bone lesions
bone spurs
bone spurs non-operative management
bone tumor
bunions
bursitis
calcaneus fracture
cartilage injury
cavus foot
cellulitis
charcot joint (ankle)
circulatory problems - lower extremities
club foot
compartment syndrome
connective tissue disease
contact dermatitis
corns
crush injuries
crystal - induced arthropathies
cysts
dermatitis - occupational
diabetic ulcer
Dupuytren's contracture
dysplastic nevi
eczema
electrical stimulus of osteogenesis
endoscopic heel surgery
endoscopic plantar fasciotomy
environmental medicine
fallen arches
fasciotomy
fibromyalgia
fibula fracture
flat foot
foot - diabetic care
foot amputations
foot arthritis
foot cramps/lower leg
foot deformity
foot fracture
foot fusion
foot geriatric concerns
foot implants
foot odor
foot pain
foot surgery
foot tendon transfer
foot tendonitis
foot trauma
foot ulcers
fracture - malunion
fracture - nonunion
frostbite
fungal infection
fungal nails
gait abnormalities
ganglion cysts
gangrene (gas)
glomus tumors
gout
hammertoe
heel pain
high arch
high arch (non-operative)
home care
hyperhidrosis
independent medical exam
infection - trauma
infections
inflammatory skin disease
ingrown toenails
joint reconstruction
joint replacement
Kaposi's sarcoma
keloids
leg ulcers
leg/back pain - undiagnosed
lesions
limb salvage surgery
lower extremity ischemia
lower extremity occlusion
lymphedema
malignant melanoma
melanoma
melanoma - removal
microsurgery
mole check
mole melanoma removal
moles - removal
muscle biopsy
muscle spasm
musculoskeletal infection
nerve blocks
nerve injury
nerve repair
neuritis
neurogenic claudication
neuroma
neuropathic pain
neuropathy - diabetic
neuropathy - peripheral
neuropathy - sensory
orthopaedic deformities
orthopaedic trauma
orthotics
ostectomy
osteoarthritis
osteochronditis dissicans
osteomyelitis
overlapping toes
pain - joint injections
pain - trigger point injections
palliative care
pediatric pain management
pediatric sports medicine
pediatrics - ankle deformity
pediatrics - foot deformity
peripheral nerve disease
peripheral nerve disorders
peripheral nerve repair
peripheral nerve surgery
peripheral vascular disease
pigmented lesions - removal
pilon fracture
plantar fasciotomy
post-operative infection
rash
Raynaud's disease
reflex sympathetic dystrophy
repetitive motion injury
sarcoidosis
shin splints
sickle cell anemia
skin cancer
skin check
skin graft
skin infection
skin lesion biopsy
skin lesions - removal
skin scleroderma
skin tags removal
skin warts
soft tissue infection
soft tissue sarcoma
soft tissue tumor
spondyloarthropathy
sports injury
sports injury - foot and ankle
sports medicine (non-operative)
synovial biopsy
synovial fluid analysis
tarsal tunnel syndrome
tendon injury
tendon transfers
tendonitis
thromboembolism
thrombosis
tinea pedis
tissue grafts
toenail fungus
torn cartilage
torn ligaments
trauma
tuberous sclerosis
ulcers
ulcers pressure
urticaria
varicose veins
vasculitis
venous stasis ulcer care
vitiligo
wound complications
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