APPRECIATIONThis word is defined as “recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something” and “a full understanding of a situation." (Oxford dictionary).As this relates to my patients I have to say the feeling is mutual. I love my patients and get so...
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) recently released guidance on when a patient with COVID is no longer infectious, optimal time to wait after recovery from COVID to schedule elective procedures, and guidelines for repeat COVID testing.When is a patient with COVID-19 no longer infectious?Key...
Over the last six months I've wondered why masks have been recommended? Mask wearing in public areas has been mandated by Governors and supported by the media. Biosafety and the fear created by public officials has pushed this agenda and without ever giving any scientific...
On Wednesday afternoon for the past several weeks, Caitie Mansker accompanied and observed me in my Broadway office. She had the opportunity to see a good variety of pathologies from ingrown toenails, treating diabetics with neuropathy and open ulcerations to various foot and ankle fractures....
Many of my patients visit me with complaints about excruciating and often debilitating foot pain, and are concerned about possible surgery and downtime. At Strash Foot & Ankle Care, we are committed to evaluating ALL possible treatments, and the good news is, many conditions DO...
Subluxing or dislocating peroneal tendons are a relatively uncommon condition. Patients will complain about the tendons on the outside of the ankle “popping out” or snapping when rotating their ankle. Patients will often complain of a weak ankle on the involved side stating their ankle...
Who wants pain after surgery? No one. And the anxiety is huge when it comes to thinking about post-operative pain. There are several things a surgeon can do to reduce post-operative pain and one of the best is the use of EXPAREL®.EXPAREL® is a local anesthetic...
Patients often ask us which athletic shoe is “best”. The answer to that question is complicated and is almost always different for each patient. Our shoe recommendations are based on the following 3 criteria:• Individual Biomechanical Assessment • Activity • Need for custom orthosesIndividual Biomechanical Assessment All patients...
While we have always placed safety first, the Strash Foot & Ankle Care team is immediately implementing the following precautions in light of the COVID-19 virus.If a patient or visitor has traveled to China, Iran, South Korea, Europe, Venezuela, New York, California and Washington during...
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference is always "pure stoke!" It's a meeting of the greatest surgical minds within the foot and ankle world with exciting lectures, entertaining interchange between scientific speakers, visiting with colleagues, learning about new products and procedures,...