Athletes and parents should monitor seemingly ‘normal’ foot and ankle pain.

Naples, FL — As the Fall sports season reaches its conclusion, many adult, adolescent and child athletes are playing with seemingly normal but persistent foot pain that could be a sign of a more serious injury, according to Dr. Kevin Lam, a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS).

The prevalence of diabetes in the Unites States continues rising at an alarming rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) an estimated 30.3 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes with another 7.2 million adults undiagnosed in the United States. By 2030, the CDC expects there to be over half a […]

Ingrown toenails are a fairly common condition. This happens when the side of a toenail grows in the flesh. This digging in of the nail results to redness, pain, and swelling. If the ingrown nail causes a break in the skin, bacteria may enter and cause infection. There are various reasons for the development of […]

Ankle injuries can affect all people or all ages and activity levels. Your ankle may be swollen and tender, it hurts a lot, and probably you can’t even put weight on it. How can you tell the differences between a sprained ankle vs a broken ankle? Ankle Sprain Ankle sprains are usually the result of […]

Dr. Isin A. Mustafa will be available for patient consultation and treatment at the Port Charlotte center starting January 20, 2020. Please visit the FFLC website to know more. Dr. Isin A. Mustafa, DPM Phone: (239) 430-3668 8AM – 5PM 3161 Harbor BLVD, suite B Port Charlotte, FL

The dreaded Heel Spur Syndrome or Heel Pain is a term that many are unfortunately familiar with. It sidelines elite and novice athletes, alike. Many want to know if their heel pain will ever go away and when they will be able to return to their prior activity level without the recurrence of this offending […]

Port Charlotte, Florida – Dr. Isin A. Mustafa is joining the advanced podiatrist panel of the Family Foot and Leg Center, P.A (FFLC) and will start seeing patients at the Port Charlotte clinic from 20 January 2020. With an extensive knowledge and experience in foot and leg condition and care, Dr. Mustafa will be able to treat such specialized needs with expertise.