Naples, FL –  Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), says he’s noticing more and more overweight and obese children with foot and ankle pain in his examining room, mirroring a national epidemic of childhood obesity. An estimated 16 percent of U.S. children […]

Diabetes patients urged to take simple precautions to help save their feet. Naples, FL – Taking a minute or two every day to inspect your feet and observing a few simple rules can make the difference in sparing diabetes patients from a preventable outcome of the disease – a foot amputation. “Of all diabetes-related complications, […]

NAPLES, FL — Soccer season is in full swing and a local foot and ankle surgeon strongly urges parents and coaches to think twice before coaxing young, injury-prone soccer players to “play through” foot and ankle pain. “Skeletally immature kids, starting and stopping and moving side to side on cleats that are little more than […]

Naples, FL foot and ankle surgeon 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 […]

Snug cleats, repeated kicking can contribute to a painful problem   Naples,FL — Toes and feet can take a beating, especially from sports. Foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, says he treats many soccer-playing children for ingrown toenails. He blames improper toenail trimming, snug soccer cleats and repetitive kicking for […]

Thousands of Foot Injuries Can be Prevented Each Year

Naplesl, FL — Lawn care season is back and Naples, FL foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS cautions homeowners to protect their feet and the feet of those around them when using rotary-blade lawnmowers.

Naples, FL —  Spring is sports season for many amateur athletes and weekend warriors. It’s also ankle sprain season for one area foot and ankle surgeon. Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, a foot and ankle surgeon with offices in Lee and Collier County, says ankle sprains are one of the most common sports […]