by Dr. Tony Avakian | May 21, 2021 | Medical
What Is an Ankle Fracture? A fracture is a partial or complete break in a bone. Fractures in the ankle can range from the less serious avulsion injuries (small pieces of bone that have been pulled off) to severe shattering-type breaks of the tibia, fibula, or...
by Dr. Tony Avakian | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Neuroma A neuroma is a thickening or enlargement of nerve tissue most commonly found on the ball of the foot. This is generally due to excess pressure and compression causing irritation of the nerve.General symptoms are:Tingling, burning, or numbnessPain similar to...
by Dr. Tony Avakian | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Orthotics For lower back, hip, knee, and foot pain In a recent study published by Harvard Medical School, 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lives experience lower back pain. It’s the fifth most common reason for visiting a doctor, one of the top reasons...
by Dr. Tony Avakian | Nov 25, 2019 | Medical
Heel Pain in Children A common problem seen by podiatrists in active children is heel pain. This condition is commonly referred to as “Growing Pains” and is usually not treated. The most common diagnosis for this is Sever’s Disease. Sever’s Disease is an inflammation...
by Dr. Tony Avakian | Oct 28, 2019 | Medical
Relief for Heel and Arch Pain Sufferers by Dr. Tony Avakian, Foot/Ankle Physician and Surgeon Heel/Arch pain is one of the most common foot ailments affecting millions of people on a daily basis. Unfortunately, this affliction is left untreated by a majority of the...
