I get asked almost daily in the clinic what is the best pair of shoes. However, I never get asked, “Hey doc, what is the worst pair of shoes for me?”

Could you be at a higher risk for an Achilles tendon tear this spring? What can you do to prevent it?

One of the most common questions I have been getting . . . will Tiger be able to play golf again? Will he be able to even walk?

Turf toe is an injury to the ligaments that hold that big toe joint together.

While the injuries to the bone are significant, the trauma to the muscle and surrounding tissues can be even more devastating.

Minimally Invasive or “MIS” foot and ankle surgery has officially arrived at Slocum. There has been a lot of interest in minimally invasive surgery in all areas of orthopedic surgery.  Recently, there has been an increased interest in performing some of the frequently used techniques in which we perform “open” surgery and performing them through […]

Injury The Achilles tendon is a thick band of fibrous tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. It is the largest and longest tendon in the human body. An Achilles tendon rupture is an injury that causes a complete tear through the tendon, resulting in a loss of integrity. This occurs when […]