NAPLES, FL — Crossover toe is a common foot problem that can inhibit physical activity for older Americans, but outpatient surgery can correct the deformity and keep senior citizens active and on their feet.

Repetitive impact on feet can increase risk of damage NAPLES, FL — Stress fractures of the foot are becoming more common in runners, especially first-time marathoners, according to Naples, FL foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS. The growing popularity of marathons among beginning runners has contributed to the increase in […]

NAPLES, FL —  foot and ankle surgeon has a message for Baby Boomers getting back into fitness and sports: Get your ankles checked for chronic instability caused by injuries that might not have healed properly years ago.

NAPLES, FL —  Are fallen arches a real foot problem, or just a label for chronically sore feet? Naples, FL foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, says fallen arches –or flat feet– are a legitimate medical condition affecting five percent of Americans.   “Flat feet can be present at birth, or […]

NAPLES, FL — You don’t have to be an accomplished athlete to suffer Achilles tendon injuries. They can happen from household tasks like climbing a ladder.

NAPLES, FL —  Bare feet are universally associated with summer, but for those who enjoy walking barefoot, a local foot and ankle surgeon warns that inattention to seemingly minor puncture wounds on the soles of your feet can allow serious infections to develop and spread.

NAPLES, FL — Many Achilles tendon surgery patients in Naples are getting back on their feet faster, thanks to new procedures and techniques.

Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, a foot and ankle surgeon with 7 centers throughtout Lee and Collier County, says the introduction of tissue graft products, bone anchors, radio frequency treatments and new arthroscopic procedures provide patients with less invasive treatments and speedier recovery times.