We recently learned of the passing of Lamar L. Fleming, MD, who passed away on August 14 from complications due to Parkinson’s disease and COVID-19. Dr. Fleming was 83 years old and a respected surgeon, educator, mentor and leader in the field of orthopaedics. He was also a former president of the American Orthopaedic Foot […]
November Is National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and diabetes is something that we’ve written about on the blog in the past. We’ve talked about caring for your diabetic feet, symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, common diabetic foot problems and how to preform self checks of your feet if you’re diabetic. It’s a topic that’s near and dear […]
Have Foot Pain? Look For The “O”
A new consumer awareness campaign by American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society asks individuals to “look for the O” if they are experiencing pain in their foot and ankle. The “O” in this case stands for Orthopedic Surgeon, and they are experts in all things foot and ankle. If you suffer an acute injury or […]