CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS

"The foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art." - Leonardo da Vinci

Patient Resources

Our doctor and staff believe that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions regarding their health and well being. For your personal use, we have created an extensive patient library covering an array of educational topics. Browse through these diagnoses and treatments by clicking on the links to the left to learn more about topics of interest to you. 

Additional links
Professional organizations:
American Podiatric Medical Association
California Podiatric Medical Association

Surgery centers/Surgery registration:
Davis Surgery Center
Sutter Davis Hospital Surgery Center

Orthotics information:
ProLab Shoe Recommendations List
Orthotics Break-In Instructions

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Freiberg's Disease usually begins as a pain in the ball of a child's foot. Its onset is often linked to an injury to the growth plate of one of the long bones behind the toes, called metatarsals. The loss of blood flow to the growth plate causes pain. Freiberg's Disease is most frequently seen in adolescents between the ages of 13 and15. It is three times as likely to occur in females than in males.

Treatment for Frieberg's Disease consists of reducing pressure under the affected bone. This may require the use of crutches and/or prescription of a custom orthotic.