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:

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 […]