There are many different lumps and bumps that can appear on the feet. Most common causes are calluses. These are usually due to ill-fitting footwear. It can form in areas of the foot that experience a lot of friction. Bunions are one of the most common reason for bump on the big toe. A bunion […]

The foot is an complex structure made up of 26 bones and 33 joints that must work together with 19 muscles and 107 ligaments. This complexity means that even small changes in the foot can affect its integrity and can cause pain with each step. Over the years, the feet are placed on a lot […]

Ankle arthritis can cause swelling, stiffness, and difficulty walking. Some may experience difficulty walking on uneven surfaces, ramps, or up the steps. Others have problems moving around first thing in the morning or have difficulty getting up from a seated position. If left untreated, this pain can get worse over time. Mobility can be restricted […]

Studies have shown that around 4 out of 10 cases of acute ankle sprains can result in residual ankle symptoms at six months. Around 20% of acute ankle sprains can lead to residual ankle pain, instability, and other chronic problems. Weakness in the leg may also develop.

One of the most abused and underappreciated parts of the human body is our feet. We use our feet every day without giving them a second thought. It’s not until we develop some type of pain or injury causing immobility that we begin to realize what an integral role our feet play in our daily […]

Physician offers mothers-to-be remedies for aching feet

#NaplesFL #EsteroFL #CapeCoralFL — —“Oh my aching feet” is a phrase you hear often from pregnant women. But, are sore feet a symptom they just must deal with during pregnancy? According to Naples, FL foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Kevin Lam, DPM, FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS the answer is “no.” There are many remedies available to help alleviate foot pain.

Isin A. Mustafa, DPM, MSHS, AACFAS, a foot and ankle surgeon with office in Port Charlotte, wants men to know about five foot problems they should never ignore: