With age, the chances of developing osteoarthritis increases. This joint damage leads to pain, swelling, and deformity. Arthritis has many causes. It can develop as a result of rheumatoid arthritis, after a fracture, or other causes. Regardless, the end result is thinning of the protective joint surface cartilage, which produces bone to bone friction. This […]

Bunions come in different sizes and shapes. Signs and symptoms include a bump on the outside of the base of the big toe, swelling or redness around the big toe joint, and pain. Bunions commonly take years to form but eventually they can become so painful that even walking can be difficult. With all the […]

Top podiatrist shares advice. Naples, FL —  As millions of avid golfers get ready for another season of pars and bogeys, they should be aware of potentially serious foot problems that can result from years of playing the game. Although golf is not considered a rigorous sport, the physical act of repeatedly swinging a golf […]

Naples, FL – Diabetic patients frustrated by hard-to-heal, infection-prone ulcers on their feet could benefit from a common, minimally invasive surgical procedure to relieve tightness in their Achilles tendons, says Dr. Kevin Lam.

Naples, FL — With the observance of National Diabetes Month in November, Dr. Kevin Lam, a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons with centers throughout Lee and Collier County , reminds residents with diabetes that following simple foot care tips can reduce their risk of toe, foot or leg amputations. People […]

A calcaneal fracture is a break in the heel bone. Most calcaneal fractures result from trauma, such as falls from a ladder or automobile accidents wherein the heel is crushed. Jumping onto hard surfaces, blunt trauma, penetrating trauma, and twisting events may also cause the injury. Others are due to repetitive stress or overuse such […]

Flatfoot is a condition that can affect both children and adults. Flat feet are a common condition and usually run in families. They can be painless or can affect the alignment of the body, leading to knee and ankle pain. What are the causes of flat feet? Some people inherit the condition. Others develop it […]