Exosome therapy is an emerging field in regenerative medicine that holds promise for treating various medical conditions, including joint and tendon injuries. Exosomes are small vesicles that play a crucial role in cell-to-cell communication by transporting proteins, nucleic acids, and other molecules between cells. They are derived from stem cells, and their therapeutic potential lies in their ability to modulate cellular processes and promote tissue repair. In the context of joint and tendon health, exosome therapy is being explored for its regenerative properties. Here’s how exosome therapy ..read more

A Closer Look at the Fast-Growing Sport’s Risks Here at the Advanced Foot And Ankle Center of San Diego, we treat all types of injuries that affect the foot and ankle. We pride ourselves on helping athletes of all ages return to sports as soon as possible. Recently I have noticed a surge in pickleball injuries. They present as Achilles ruptures, ankle sprains, and even aggravation of underlying arthritis of the foot and ankle. Pickleball, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, has been rapidly gaining popularity in recent years. With its easy-to-learn rules, low ..read more

Advanced Foot And Ankle Center of San Diego seal of approval A shoe insole product that practically eliminates slippage and friction inside shoes, thereby preventing pain and injury. Lockdown Insoles are unique in the shoe and insole marketplace, and were invented and designed for: COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS HIKERS / WALKERS DIABETES FOOT ISSUES ALL SPORTS Feet slippage inside your shoes (micro-slippage) while walking, hiking, or playing sports causes you to waste energy, create heat/friction, and experience toe pain & injury. Lockdown Insoles were designed to solve these problems by securing y ..read more

An Innovative Solution for Fat Pad Atrophy and Heel Pain Have you ever experienced severe foot pain by the ball of your foot or heel pain when standing or walking for extended periods? If so, you may have fat pad atrophy, a condition where the fatty tissue on the bottom of your foot wears away, causing discomfort and pain. While this condition can be caused by aging or excessive pressure on the feet, it can be challenging to find effective treatment options. Fortunately, a new solution has emerged in the form of Levana allograft adipose matrix injections. Levana allograft adipose matrix is a u ..read more

Drop foot, also known as foot drop, is a condition where the individual is unable to lift their foot upward. This may result in difficulty in walking or tripping while walking. Common causes of drop foot include nerve damage, muscle weakness, and conditions that affect the brain or spinal cord such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, and cerebral palsy. Injuries to the knee, hip, and ankle joints can also lead to drop foot. One of the most effective treatment options for drop foot is the use of ankle-foot orthosis (AFO). The Richie Brace is a type of AFO that is designed to provide support and stab ..read more

The Cost of Painless Walking is $2 A friend and I were discussing orthotics the other day and we were talking about the price of custom orthotics. Especially in today’s economy with every subsequent article talking about rising inflation rates, the negative performance of the stock market, and an ever-increasing risk of recession that may or may not be worse than 2008, the price of everything comes to the forefront. Typically, custom orthotics cost 100’s of dollars. I could wax on and on about why a custom orthotic is better than a store-bought $40-$100 orthotic. However I’d like to share what ..read more

Retail vs Custom Orthotics At their core, orthotics are devices that are placed in shoes to change how your feet meet the ground during weight-bearing. There are many different modifications that can be added and many different materials that are used to make a pair of orthotics for different purposes. As a result of this diversity and flexibility, it has become a powerful solution we as podiatrists are able to offer our patients to get them back to full activity and reduce their foot pain. But what’s the difference between a custom orthotic and a store-bought one? Over-the-Counter Orthotics ..read more

Traditionally custom orthotics were made using a plaster slipper cast technique. This involved using wet plaster to mold the shape of a person’s foot and then using the mold (slipper cast) to create a replica of the patient’s foot which was then used to make the orthotic. As time went on, the Foam Box technique became more popular which involved a practitioner positioning the foot in a particular way and then pushing the patient’s foot into a foam box which would create an imprint of the patient’s foot. Both techniques are used by orthotists and podiatrists today however, 3D scanning has start ..read more

Retail vs Custom Orthotics At their core, orthotics are devices that are placed in shoes to change how your feet meets the ground during weightbearing. There are many different modifications that can be added and many different materials that are used to make a pair of orthotics for different purposes. As a result of this diversity and flexibility, it has become a powerful solution we as podiatrist are able to offer our patients to get them back to full activity and reduce their foot pain. But what’s the difference between a custom orthotic and a store bought one? Over the Counter Orthotics: A ..read more

Next up is KIMYRSA. KIMYRSA is a new IV antibiotic that has similar uses as Dalvance (hyperlink to Dalvance post): treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections with antibacterial properties against a similar spectrum of aerobic Gram-positive bacteria. It is the second generation of this specific antibiotic, the first being Orbactiv. Why I Like it: Three Mechanisms of Action vs One: KIMYRSA is a lipoglycopeptide that acts in 3 different ways to kill bacteria. For those of you who are interested in more specifics, here is a video off their website that explains it.  1 Dose f ..read more