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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 that they begin with small tears in your plantar fascia from a trauma. The nodules develop as a result of scar tissue that forms from healing the tears. Recent studies suggest that plantar fibromas may also be genetically inherited. Common symptoms of fibroma ..read more

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 FOR INCREASED BONE STRENGTH Exercise increases your muscle mass which in turn can enhances your strength, muscle control, bal­ance and coordination. Good balance and coordination can mean the difference between falling, suffering a f ..read more

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 him for more emergent evaluation. He states he fell at home one week ago, injuring his right foot. This initially resulted in minimal pain, but over one week, the pain and swelling continued to worsen. He notes that he had no open wounds or active bleeding at the time of the ..read more

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 and scarring thanks to a smaller incision. Due to the enhanced stability, patients are able to begin walking in nearly half the time of typical bunion surgery.” said Dr. Troxell. For more inf ..read more

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 the knee damaged by osteoarthritis, surgeons can resurface the diseased portion of the knee while helping to spare the healthy bone and ligaments surrounding the knee joint. Studies have shown robotic-a ..read more

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 are ready to have surgery, you have likely tried and failed conservative treatments. These include changing shoes and using orthotics. You may have even tried a toe spacer or bunion splint, but likely found that these were not helpful. Bunion deformities are progressive, and will worsen over time ..read more

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 his foot turned the wrong direction. So the questions many of you ask is “What do you do next?” and “Will he ever play again?” On the field and immediately after the injury the teams’ orthopedic physician will reduce the ankle back into place by ..read more

“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 podiatrist specializes in all aspects of the lower extremity below the knee. This classically includes toenails, heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, flat feet, arthritis, and fractures. Additionally, podiatrists deal with aspects of dermatology, neurology, plastic surgery, and complex re ..read more