PRP treatment works by utilizing the body’s own natural healing system. Blood is taken from the patient and spun in a centrifuge to isolate the platelets. The platelets are strengthened in this way to accelerate the healing process. Platelet-rich plasma injections can heal injured tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints. The injection of platelet-rich plasma has…
Finding The Best Bunion Surgeon in Los Angeles
A bunion is a bump that emerges on the joint at the big toe’s base. The bunion forms when the big toe is pushed from the next toe. The joint of your big toe is then forced to stick out and it becomes larger. The skin over the bunion may turn red and hurt. If…
Common Foot Infections: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Our feet take on so much abuse from daily walking, standing, running, jumping, and other activities involving our feet. We shouldn’t be surprised that they are prone to various kinds of problems. Some of the usual problems that develop in our feet are calluses, bunions, ingrown toenails, and also common foot infections. In this post,…
Foot Doctor Office Open on Saturday
We live extremely busy lives. Here at Los Angeles Podiatrist, we realize they days of “relaxed weekends” are long gone. Just as you are on your feet Monday through Friday (and many of those on Saturday and Sunday) , the time necessary to take care of your feet may also need to be done on…
Treating your Feet Right For 2015
It’s a New Year, and everyone wants to start with a clean slate. If you’re suffering from some of the most common foot infections this year, then consider getting your feet treated right away. With that in mind, we find ourselves amidst a new string of busy everyday life. And at the end of our…