Wrong sandal can cause heel pain, Achilles tendonitis, other ailments

Naples, FL —  Footwear has come a long way since Roman armies conquered an empire wearing only sandals on their feet. But what’s old is new again. Recent market research reveals sales of men’s sandals jumped 20 percent between 2005 and 2007.

Few people with diabetes know about the limb-threatening foot condition, or its warning signs.

Naples, FL — As diabetes rates soar nationwide, a Naples foot and ankle surgeon says he’s seeing more patients with a rare diabetic foot complication.

The condition is called Charcot foot (pronounced SHAR-co). Foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, says it involves a sudden softening of the foot’s bones. This can trigger an avalanche of problems, including joint loss, fractures, collapse of the arch, massive deformity, ulcers, amputation, and even death.

Naples, FL — The barrier to a perfect golf swing could lie in your big toe. Or your heel. Or on the ball of your foot. Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), says these are the three areas of your feet most […]

Naples, FL — Both long-distance runners and casual joggers can improve their performance by keeping their feet in top condition and taking steps to control foot problems common in runners, according to foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Kevin Lam. “The human foot is a biological masterpiece that amazingly endures the stresses of daily activity,” says […]

Naples, FL —  Spring is in the air and runners are hitting the streets to get back in shape after a long winter. A Florida foot and ankle surgeon warns female runners that the combination of wearing narrow, pointed-toed shoes at work and the pounding their feet endure from running on hard surfaces can cause a neuroma, a painful nerve disorder of the feet.

Board tricks, repeated foot impact can lead to serious injury

Naples, FL — Children and young adults love the thrill of skateboarding. They learn to master their skills of “riding the rail” and “catching air.” But according to Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, such tricks, while fun, can be physically demanding and cause serious foot and ankle injuries.

NAPLES, FL — Indoors and outdoors, youth athletes stay active year-round in competitive sports, and for many of them heel pain has become “just another part of the game.” Foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, advises that when a child complains of heel pain, it should be diagnosed promptly because […]