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It is with great sadness to announce the passing of my esteemed colleague, Dr. John William Pagliano. Dr. Pagliano left behind a wonderful wife, daughter and his brother, Dennis. John had been diagnosed with lymphoma in 2005 and was under … Continue reading →

As spring draws near, the days get longer, and we get anxious for summer, a lot of us start to increase our level of exercise. Whether running, cycling, or playing a sport, increasing our activity can set us up for … Continue reading →

A recent article from USA today about Clippers’ player, Chauncey Billups, and his Achilles injury: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/clippers/story/2012-02-08/Chauncey-Billups-vows-to-return-from-injury/53011366/1 Ouch! Achilles injuries don’t just happen to professional athletes. Achilles tendinitis can happen to any active person. Typically people notice swelling in their Achilles … Continue reading →

We’ve started a new facebook page. It will be a great place to find foot care advice & news about the office. We hope you’ll check it out. Feel free to ask us questions about foot & ankle issues. We … Continue reading →

If you have diabetes, you are at risk for peripheral neuropathy (nerve dysfunction and pain). Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy are burning, tingling, numbness, and other abnormal sensations. This typically occurs in the feet and lower legs or in a stocking-glove … Continue reading →

Wish you could wear high heels without the pain? Me too! So why do they hurt so much? High heels completely change the mechanics of our feet, putting the majority of the weight on the forefoot and causing constant contraction … Continue reading →

In the past, research viewed plantar fasciitis as an inflammatory disorder caused by micro-tearing of the plantar fascia. New evidence shows no inflammatory properties seen in histological specimen of patient’s with chronic plantar fasciitis. This leads to the belief that … Continue reading →

Summer time is great for beach and flip flops but terrible for heel pain. Our office gets many patients coming in with flared up heels due to plantar fascia irritation caused by ill-fitting flip flops and sandals. When heel pain … Continue reading →

After a bit of work, we have finished the creation of our first video about the Advanced Foot & Ankle Center. It’s home will rest on the “About Us” page of our website, but we will be sharing it on … Continue reading →

Recovering from bunion surgery is a process that involves clear instruction, and a bit of self discipline.  No one wants to find themselves with a post-surgical infection, or a foot that cannot bear weight properly.  So, I wanted to share … Continue reading →