How Peripheral Arterial Disease Affects Your Feet
September 24 2024
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) can seriously impact foot health, leading to complications like ulcers and infections. 🦶 Early detection and regular foot exams with your podiatrist are key to staying on top of this condition! 🩺 #Podiatry #FootHealth #PADAwareness #FFLC Dr. Isin Mustafa, DPM,MSHS, FACFAS,DABPM Kevin Lam, DPM, FACFAS Overview: – What is PAD? – […]
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Arthroscopic Ankle Fusion: A Game-Changer for Mobility and Recovery
September 23 2024
*By Dr. Kevin Lam, Family Foot & Leg Center* Ankle fusion is often considered a last-resort procedure for patients suffering from severe arthritis, trauma, or joint deformity. Traditionally, many people assume that ankle fusion leads to a loss of mobility, leaving patients with a stiff or “peg leg.” However, advancements in surgical techniques have […]
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The Importance of Diabetic Foot Care: Why Regular Checkups with a Podiatrist Are Crucial
September 21 2024
For individuals living with diabetes, maintaining proper foot health is often overlooked until complications arise. However, diabetic foot care is one of the most crucial aspects of diabetes management. Regular visits to a podiatrist can mean the difference between maintaining your mobility and facing severe complications like infections or amputations. Let us dive into the […]
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The Future of Fungal Diseases: Rising Heat Makes Fungi Harder to Beat – How This Affects Foot Fungus
September 20 2024
Climate change is shaping many aspects of our world, and one unexpected consequence is its impact on fungal diseases. With rising global temperatures, the prevalence and severity of fungal infections, including those that affect our feet, are projected to increase. This new challenge is forcing both doctors and patients to adapt their approach to prevention […]
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Managing Morton’s Neuroma
September 18 2024
How a Podiatrist Can Help Relieve Foot Pain 🦶 Experiencing sharp pain or numbness in the ball of your foot? Morton’s neuroma could be the cause, and a podiatrist can help with expert diagnosis and treatment options, from footwear changes to advanced care. 👣 #FootHealth #Podiatry #MortonsNeuroma #PainRelief #FFLC Karan Malani Kevin Lam, DPM, FACFAS […]
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The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy: A Patient’s 6-Month Follow-Up
September 17 2024
Bunions can be a painful and frustrating problem, often causing discomfort and limiting mobility. Traditionally, bunion surgery has been associated with large incisions, significant recovery time, and permanent screws or wires left inside the foot. However, Dr. Kevin Lam and his team at the Family Foot & Leg Center have developed an advanced, minimally invasive […]
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Testing and Antifungals: Tackling Fungal Foot Diseases During Fungal Disease Awareness Week
September 16 2024
Fungal Disease Awareness Week is a timely reminder to shed light on an issue that affects millions of people worldwide: fungal infections, particularly those of the foot. Conditions like athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, and other fungal foot infections can be stubborn and tricky to diagnose. Thankfully, advances in testing and antifungal treatments are making it […]
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