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 […]

Ingrown toenails can be very painful. This occurs when a sharp corner of the toenail digs into the skin at the side of the toe. The result is pain, swelling, redness, and even a risk for infection. The most commonly affected is the big toe.

One of the most common causes of foot pain in adults 40 to 60 years old is plantar fasciitis. Usually, heel pain occurs on both feet. Shock wave therapy is one of the treatment options for patients with chronic heel pain. The procedure is fairly simple, using electromagnetic pulses to deliver shock waves to the […]

Bunions are not uncommon, especially in women. This deformity at the base of the big toe develops when the first metatarsal bone of the foot turns outward and the big toe points inward. The bony bump that develops become more prominent over time and may bring about soreness, redness, and pain on the site. The […]