Foot Care Information Center

This is a blog for foot and ankle care information, questions and second opinions. I will discuss topics in an easy to understand manner to help educate those with foot conditions. I have a special interest in medical mission trips and the Ponseti treatment of clubfoot deformities. I do all types of foot and ankle care from reconstructive surgery to simple routine foot care. I hope to provide advice for those seeking help with their foot and ankle problems.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Baxter's Nerve Release Part 1 with Audio Voice Over

This surgery is a Baxter's nerve release with plantarfasciectomy for chronic heel pain. This patient did not respond to several months of conservative care and decided to undergo surgery for the affected area. The surgery has about 85% success rates according to original studies. Diagnosis of Baxter's nerve entrapment is based on clinical findings, diagnostic injections and MRI findings. Post-operative course is full weight-bearing in a cast boot for 5 to 6 weeks. Fully recovery is about 12 weeks.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Retrocalcaneal Heel Spur Reduction and Repair of Achilles Te

This is a procedure for a heel spur on the back of the heel with achilles tendonitis. This involves detaching the achilles tendon and removing the boney enlargement, then reattaching the achilles tendon with a suture bridge. This is a two part video.