Foot and Ankle Fractures and Breaks
Lawn Mowing Causes Lots of Foot Injuries: How to Stay Safe!
Lawn mowing safety is important! Mowers cause thousands of injuries every year — about 20% are foot injuries. Top tips to protect you (and your kids!)
7 Causes of Inner Ankle Pain Revealed!
The ankle is an amazing example of anatomical ingenuity, until it starts hurting. Inside ankle pain indicates several possible problems. Here are a few examples.
5 Reasons Why You Have Pain on the Outside of Your Foot
When the outer edge of your foot hurts enough to get your attention, it can often be difficult to identify the precise cause. While some of the following conditions can occur anywhere in or on your foot, they all belong on a checklist of potential sources of pain on the outside of your foot.
Expert Insights On Treatment Options For Cystic Lesions Of The Talus
As published in Podiatry Today: An osteochondral lesion is an injury or fracture to the chondral surface or underlying subchondral bone. These lesions occur in the talus and are generally secondary to single or multiple traumatic events. Traumatic events can cause multiple mechanisms of injury including shearing, fracture, avulsion and compaction. These injuries can result […]
Sports and Overuse Injuries of the Foot and Ankle
Warmer weather of course seems like the perfect time for people to become more active. Engaging in sports and working hard to get in shape for the summer season. In our Southern California foot and ankle clinics, we have seen a recent increase in stress and overuse injuries over the last month or so, likely […]
There’s nothing you can do for a broken toe…Or is there?
How many times have you heard the statement: “There’s nothing you can do for a broken toe”? It’s a faulty assertion that deserves some professional clarification. A common injury that affects many of us at some time or another is a broken toe. They seem to happen most often around the home, walking barefoot, with […]
9 Tips to Help Find the Best Podiatrist for Your Foot Care
At some point during your lifetime, you may experience a foot or ankle problem. How do you locate the best resource for foot care? Here’s 9 tips!
Metal Surgical Screws and Pins May Become Thing of the Past
Can surgically implanted metal Screws and pins become a thing of the past? Yes, thanks to a new invention that is being used at UFAI today.
6 Common Foot Problems that Affect Men and Boys
Hey there, Big Fellas. Aches and pains slowing you down? We heard your questions about foot pain and if there are conditions that affect you more than women. Yes, There are Foot Conditions that are Especially Prevalent in Men and Boys! We present you six of the most common sources of foot pain that affect […]
Tom Cruise Stunt Mishap Leads to Severely Broken Ankle. He Then Rejects Surgery. Why?
Director Christopher McQuarrie says the action star broke ankle during the filming of a stunt which required jumping between buildings and hitting a wall
5 Signs your Ankle Sprain Might be a Fracture
Ankle sprains and ankle fractures can have pain, swelling, bruising and it may be difficult to walk. But how do you know if your ankle your ankle is broken?
Dr.’s Most Interesting Cases: the Heel that wouldn’t Heal!
Dr. Yau recounts one of his most interesting cases: a shattered heel bone (calcaneal) that was left untreated, eventually progressed to arthritis, and more.
