General Foot & Ankle practice
Common SURGICAL PROCEDURES
PROstep™ Minimally Invasive Surgery
Trauma related reconstructive surgeries
Minimally invasive treatment of arthritic joints
Elective Surgeries
non-surgical treatments
Medical grade custom orthotics (shoe inserts)
Custom molded orthotics are specially designed insoles that are made to fit the unique shape of an individual's feet. These orthotics can provide a range of benefits, from improving foot and ankle alignment to reducing pain and discomfort.
One of the biggest advantages of custom molded orthotics is that they are tailored to the specific needs of the individual. This means that they can provide better support and alignment for the feet, helping to alleviate pain and discomfort.
Another benefit of custom molded orthotics is that they are made from high-quality materials that are designed to withstand the wear and tear of daily use. This means that they can last longer and provide more support than over-the-counter orthotics, which are often made from lower-quality materials.
In addition to providing better support and alignment, custom molded orthotics can also help to improve overall foot health. By providing the feet with the support they need, these orthotics can help to prevent common foot problems such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, and hammertoes.
Furthermore, custom molded orthotics can be used to treat a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including flat feet, high arches, and overpronation. By providing the right amount of support and alignment, these orthotics can help to reduce pain and discomfort associated with these conditions, allowing individuals to live a more active and pain-free lifestyle.
Overall, custom molded orthotics can provide a range of benefits for individuals with foot and ankle issues. From improving alignment and reducing pain to preventing common foot problems, these orthotics can help to improve overall foot health and allow individuals to live a more active and comfortable life.
Stem Cell or Cell-Based Therapy
Stem cell therapy and cell-based therapy are promising medical treatments that use cells to repair or replace damaged or diseased tissue in the body. These treatments have the potential to help individuals with a wide range of conditions, from chronic diseases to injuries and disabilities.
Stem cell therapy uses stem cells, which are unspecialized cells that have the ability to develop into a variety of different cell types. These cells can be harvested from the patient's own body, or they can be donated by another individual. Once the stem cells are collected, they are carefully processed and then injected into the area of the body that is damaged or diseased.
Once injected, the stem cells begin to differentiate, or change, into the specific type of cell that is needed to repair or replace the damaged tissue. For example, if a patient has damaged tendon tissue, the stem cells might differentiate into tendon cells. This can help to repair or regenerate the damaged tissue, improving the function of the affected organ or tissue.
Cell-based therapy, on the other hand, involves the use of cells that have already been specialized. These cells are collected from donors and then processed and administered in the same way as stem cells. However, since they are already specialized, they do not need to differentiate in order to repair or replace damaged tissue.
Both stem cell therapy and cell-based therapy have the potential to offer significant benefits to patients. For example, these treatments can help to repair or regenerate damaged tissue, improving the function of organs and tissues. They can also help to reduce inflammation, pain, and discomfort, allowing individuals to live a more active and comfortable life.
However, it is important to note that stem cell therapy and cell-based therapy are still relatively new and are considered experimental in many cases. More research is needed to fully understand the potential risks and benefits of these treatments, and to determine which conditions they are most effective for.
Despite this, stem cell therapy and cell-based therapy hold great promise as potential treatments for a wide range of conditions. As research continues, it is likely that these treatments will become more widely available and will offer even greater benefits to patients.