Advancement in Achilles Tendon Tear and Achilles Rupture Care The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body but it is also the one that is most commonly injured. In this article we discuss the anatomy of the Achilles tendon as well as give an overview on Achilles tendon ruptures. Achilles Tendon Anatomy [...]
The STAR and Inbone Total Ankle Replacements: Which is best for Ankle Arthritis Cases With the advent of new technology and an improved biomechanic understanding of ankle function, the treatment of ankle arthritis has broadly changed in the past decade. Ankle replacement is rapidly becoming a comparable option to ankle fusion in the treatment of [...]
Lisfranc Mid Foot Fracture Dislocation There are many different types of fractures that can occur in the foot. Most foot fractures are cause by an external force acting on the foot that will fracture or break the bone. There are a group of joints in the middle of the foot that are situated behind the [...]
Dr. Robinson Joins Santa Barbara Podiatry Office of University Foot and Ankle Institute About Santa Barbara Podiatrist Dr. Lorie Robinson Dr. Lorie Robinson, one of the top Southern California podiatrists in the Santa Barbara area has joined University Foot and Ankle Institute. Dr. Robinson practiced podiatry in Agoura Hills for over 15 years prior [...]
University Foot & Ankle Institute Santa Barbara Podiatry Offices Welcome Dr. Jason Morris The University Foot and Ankle Institute is proud to welcome Dr. Jason Morris to our team of foot and ankle surgeons in our Santa Barbara podiatry office. Dr. Morris is a native of Chicago, IL where he was born and raised. As [...]
Hallux Limitus & Hallux Rigidus: Arthritis of the Great Toe Joint There has been a great deal of advancement in the treatment of great or big toe arthritis also known as hallux limitus or hallux ridigus. The terms commonly used are referring to the latin for limited to no motion which is the main complaint [...]
In 1876, Morton described a painful condition of a nerve between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones in the foot. Mortons Neuroma is not a true neuroma as the name implies, and terminology such as neuritis or neuralgia may be more accurate. Neuroma’s more commonly occur in the fourth plantar interdigital nerve (3rd interspace) where [...]
Overuse injuries of the foot and ankle It seems to be that time of year when people are becoming more active,engaging in sports and working hard to get in shape for the summer season. In our California foot and ankle clinics, we have seen a recent increase in stress and overuse injuries over the last [...]
Overuse injuries of the foot and ankle It seems to be that time of year when people are becoming more active,engaging in sports and working hard to get in shape for the summer season. In our California foot and ankle clinics, we have seen a recent increase in stress and overuse injuries over the last [...]
California’s Orthotic Experts After manufacturing over 100,000 pairs of orthotics in the last 8 years, the doctors of University Foot and Ankle Institute have expert advice and information to help with the decision making of orthotic manufacturing and device type. About Orthotics Custom molded orthotics have been used for the last century to support many different [...]