Learn More About Degenerate Conditions of the Shoulder & Knee
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A plantar fibroma is a benign, noncancerous nodule that grows in the arch of your foot. It develops in the plantar fascia, the thick, fibrous tissue at the bottom of your foot. This tissue covers the area from your heel to your toes and stabilizes your foot arch. The exact cause of plantar fibromas is unknown but many experts believe Read MoreJanuary 12, 2022
An estimated 10 million people in the United States have developed osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is characterized by chronic bone loss that leads to weak bones that fracture easily. Fractures of the spine, hip, and wrist are the most common. With the right steps and effective care, it’s possible to boost your bone health and lower your fracture risk. 5 BEST EXERCISES Read MoreDecember 3, 2021
Ronald D. Troxell, DPM and Mohammad Abuamaish, DPM December 2021Podiatry Today – December, 2021 – Full Article In the summer of 2020, an 82-year-old male presented to the emergency department to evaluate right foot pain and swelling over the past week. He saw his primary care physician earlier in the morning, who referred him for more emergent evaluation. He states Read MoreApril 20, 2021
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the kneecap. It is sometimes called “runner’s knee” or “jumper’s knee” because it is common in people who participate in sports but it can occur in nonathletes as well. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is caused by physical activities that put repeated stress on Read MoreJanuary 19, 2021
Bay Area Orthopaedic Specialists is proud to announce that Ronald D. Troxell, DPM has performed the first 4-D minimal-incision DynaBunion™ Surgery in the Tampa Bay Area. The 4-D minimal-incision Lapidus System for surgical bunion repair enables surgeons to restore normal foot anatomy by realigning the bones in four different dimensions through smaller incisions. “Patients can look forward to less pain Read MoreJanuary 17, 2021
Through CT-based, 3D modeling of bone anatomy, surgeons can use the Mako System to create a personalized surgical plan and identify the implant size, orientation and alignment based on each patient’s unique anatomy. The Mako System also enables surgeons to modify the surgical plan intra-operatively and assists the surgeon in executing bone resections. By selectively targeting only the part of Read MoreOctober 26, 2020
Surgery can be a scary thing. Especially when it is elective. Is it the right time? Do I really need this? Bunions are very common. In fact, if you ask members of your family about their feet I am sure you will find a few of them who also have bunions. If you have gotten to the point that you Read MoreOctober 14, 2020
With the return of Fall sports, namely contact sports like hockey and football, you can expect to see traumatic injuries. Most recently, Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys sustained a right ankle fracture dislocation while being tackled. Dak had notable deformity to his right ankle, and you could see the shock in his eyes as he looked down to see Read More