Bruce Lashley DPM

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The Dilemma with Wearing High Heeled Shoes

20th December 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Bruce Lashley History of High Heeled Shoes High heeled shoes have been historically apart of human culture. It was first documented on ancient Egyptian murals showing both men and women of royalty wearing heels for religious cere... Read >
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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome and Treatment

14th April 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Bruce Lashley Symptoms of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Tarsal tunnel syndrome refers to the irritation and/or compression of a nerve called the posterior tibial nerve. This nerve is found behind the anklebone on the inner side of the fo... Read >
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Ankle Sprains and Ruptures

31st March 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Bruce Lashley Anatomy of the Ankle Ankle sprains, if not treated early, can create chronic ankle instability; (weak ankle) which leads to difficulty in sports activities and frequent recurrent ankle sprains. The ankle is composed ... Read >
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Understanding the Workings of X-rays

23rd December 2010
Copyright (c) 2010 Bruce Lashley X-rays are used in podiatry for many reasons. For example, X-ray can be used to monitor the healing progress of a surgical procedure, confirm a suspected fracture or to confirm a bone infection. In other words, X-ray im... Read >
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Behind the Scenes of Foot Surgeries

02nd August 2010
Copyright (c) 2010 Bruce Lashley This article will inform the reader about the various steps that will occur on the day of your surgery. Knowing the procedures and the processes and what goes on the operating room should help make you feel more comfort... Read >
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Relieving Dry, Cracked Skin in the Feet

02nd July 2010
Copyright (c) 2010 Bruce Lashley The skin contains a balance of water and fat to ensure its health. However, once this balance is disturbed, the skin can become dry and cracked. This imbalance results in the inability of the skin to stretch properly. ... Read >
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Fungus Among Us

29th June 2010
Copyright (c) 2010 Bruce Lashley Fungal infection of the nails, also known as onychomycosis, is a very common foot condition treated by podiatrists. This condition is usually found in older patients. It is reported that 60% of people over 40 years old... Read >
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Gout: Diagnosis and Treatment

02nd June 2010
Copyright (c) 2010 Bruce Lashley Gout is a very painful and sometime debilitating joint disease caused by uric acid crystal formation in the joints. However, early diagnosis, management and treatment, can result in decreasing the severity and the frequ... Read >
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Treatment of Ingrown Nails

13th May 2010
Copyright (c) 2010 Bruce Lashley Ingrown toenails can be caused by abnormal nail structure, irritation and pressure from poorly fitted shoes, and most commonly by improper nail trimming where the corners of the toenails are rounded off. Once the nail b... Read >
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Causes and Treatment of Bunions

03rd February 2010
Copyright (c) 2010 Bruce Lashley What is a bunion? A bunion is a structural bone deformity found in the area on the side of the foot behind the big toe. It often gives the impression that there has been an increase in bone growth; however, on X-ray,... Read >
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Preventing Diabetic Foot Complications

12th January 2010
Copyright (c) 2010 Bruce Lashley Foot amputation is one of the most serious complications that diabetics may encounter. Fortunately, diabetics do not have to bear the burden of keeping their feet healthy alone. Not all amputations associated with diab... Read >
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Why should I have a skin biopsy?

09th December 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Bruce Lashley Skin cancer. How do you know if you have it? Ever wonder about that spot on your foot? Is it new? Has it changed? Does it bleed? Is it darker then it was in the past? Growths (lesions) or discolorations of the skin o... Read >
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The Case of the Elusive Glass Fragment

26th November 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Bruce Lashley For the past 2 weeks, you have had a sharp pinpoint pain in your heel every time you take a step. You decide to see your podiatrist, who suggests that you take an X-ray to make sure there are no spurs, cyst or breaks in... Read >
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Healing yourself with Protein Rich Plasma

25th March 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Bruce Lashley Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a cutting-edge non-surgical technique that is now available for use as an in-office procedure. Years ago, it was thought that platelets functioned solely to form blood clots -- or,... Read >
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Heel Pain; Who, What, Why

17th January 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Bruce Lashley Not a week passes by that while I am walking through the gym, I notice someone passing by who cannot put one of his or her heels on the floor. Some are women, some men, some thin and some heavy. As long as you walk, y... Read >
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