Bay Area Orthopaedic Specialists
Our physicians are board certified, fellowship trained sub specialists in orthopaedic surgery. Subspecialties include sports medicine, spine, total joint replacements, foot and ankle, hand, upper extremity and podiatry.
Plantar Fibroma What You Need to Know
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 […]
Exercises for Increased Bone Strength
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 […]
A Challenging Case of Limb Preservation for A Patient with Neuropathic Pedal Dislocation
Ronald D. Troxell, DPM and Mohammad Abuamaish, DPM December 2021 Podiatry 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 […]
Patellofemoral pain syndrome can happen to anyone, whether on the playing field or simply when making a wrong move at home
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 […]
Ronald D. Troxell, DPM Performs the First 4-D Minimal-Incision DynaBunion™ Surgery in Tampa Bay
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 […]
David Braun MD announces his certification for the new Mako Total Knee, Partial Knee and Total Hip Replacement
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 […]
What to expect when expecting: So you’ve decided to have Bunion surgery.
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 […]
Gruesome Sports injuries of the lower extremity: How are you going to fix that!?!?
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 […]
What is a Podiatrist?
“But that’s what podiatrists do. They deal in fungus. They’re knee-deep in fungus. This guy knows fungus.” This quote may sound familiar if you are a fan of Seinfeld… And yes, it is true. A podiatrist is your go-to doctor for fungal toenails and athlete’s foot. But today’s podiatrist can offer so much more. A […]
Strategies For Beating Heel Pain: Guide To Overcoming Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain is one of the most common chief complaints seen in a foot and ankle specialists’ office daily. Its most widespread cause is plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the wide band of tissue called the plantar fascia located deep in the sole of your foot. This band runs from your heel bone […]