by Leslie G. Levy | Apr 23, 2018 | Medical
What is the Achilles Tendon? A tendon is a band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. The Achilles tendon runs down the back of the lower leg and connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Also called the “heel cord,” the Achilles tendon facilitates walking by...
by Leslie G. Levy | Mar 27, 2018 | Medical
What is the Accessory Navicular? The accessory navicular (os navicularum or os tibiale externum) is an extra bone or piece of cartilage located on the inner side of the foot just above the arch. It is incorporated within the posterior tibial tendon, which attaches in...
by Leslie G. Levy | Feb 20, 2018 | Medical
Soccer Season: Prime Time for Foot, Ankle Injuries Soccer season is in full swing and a local foot and ankle surgeon strongly urges parents and coaches to think twice before coaxing young, injury-prone soccer players to “play through” foot and ankle pain. “Kids will...
by Leslie G. Levy | Jan 22, 2018 | Medical
My Big Toe Hurts Recently several patients sought out my professional opinion regarding pain in their great toe joint. They all stated they had not injured their foot recently or that they could remember, but it really hurt. In questioning them they had no family or...
by Leslie G. Levy | Nov 27, 2017 | Medical
Icy Conditions With the hectic pace of the holidays, serious injuries from ice-related falls inevitably occur. Valencia foot and ankle surgeons says falls on icy surfaces are a major cause of ankle sprains and fractures, and it’s critical to seek prompt treatment to...
