Foot & Ankle Blog
Bunionettes: Pinky Toe Protrusions
A bunionette sounds cute, but if your little piggy has one, you’re sure to cry wee-wee-wee all the way home! Like the bony bump of a bunion that forms at the big toe joint, the lesser known bunionette occurs at the pinky toe joint—a smaller-sized version of the...
Don’t Make Your Feet Work So Hard
In 1894, Congress passed an act to make the first Monday in September a federal holiday to recognize and celebrate the contributions of working men and women in our nation. Now, many people might not be aware of the holiday’s origins, but everyone is always glad to...
Recovering from Achilles Tendon Surgery
If your summer fun came to a screeching halt after you tried to show the kids how to dunk a basketball only to blow out your Achilles, we’re here for you! The Achilles is the biggest tendon in your body so it’s understandable that when surgery is needed due to a...
The Benefits of Ankle Arthroscopy
Just think of all the changes to technology since the first computers were built in the 1940s. Some early models took up whole rooms, and now many times that computing capacity can be held in the palm of your hand. Computers have revolutionized the medical field as...
Last Gasps of Summer—Keeping Feet Cool
When August hits, it’s your last chance to load up the family and head to Newport or Laguna Beach for some fun in the surf before school starts. Or, if you’re more of a homebody, you can always visit one of the pools or recreation centers right here in the Ladera...
Tips for Easing Arthritis Pain in Your Feet
One reason older folks often move to warmer climates is that it can make their arthritis pain more comfortable. You know how wonderful a warm foot soak can feel—you can almost hear those creaky joints relaxing. Imagine then the benefit of soaking up the warm southern...
What’s That Arthritis Doing in the Middle of My Foot?
You’ve probably heard the old joke of a guest angrily asking the waiter “What’s that fly doing in my soup?” The waiter bends over, looks closely, and replies, “Looks like the backstroke, sir.” Arthritis in midfoot joints is no laughing matter, but we know your real...
Protect Feet from Sizzlin’ Summer Sunburn
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy” goes the great jazz classic. It surely is true in Orange County, CA, where we enjoy the warm, sunny days and love being outdoors. When the summer heat really starts sizzling, you might be more proactive about putting on sunscreen,...
Reasons for Outer Ankle Pain
One of the fun things to do in Orange County in the summer is to head to Huntington Beach for movies displayed on a huge, inflatable, outdoor movie screen with the latest in picture and sound technology. On July 16, you could take a picnic supper (or visit the food...