Foot Ankle Doctor Lake Como NJ | Doctor Lopez Orthopaedic

A study from the Institute of Preventive Foot Health found that nearly 80 percent of people over 21 have had at least one problem with their feet. Yet only 59 percent of people said they went to a specialist to address it. Dr. David V. Lopez a Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine takes a multifaceted approach to foot, ankle, toe, and heel pain treatment. He specializes in minimally invasive sports medicine and joint replacement.

Anatomy

During standing, walking, and running, the foot and ankle provide support, shock absorption, balance, and several other functions that are essential for motion. Three bones make up the ankle joint, primarily enabling up and down movement. There are 28 bones in the foot, and more than 30 joints that allow for a wide range of movement.

Foot Ankle Doctor Lake Como NJ

In many of these joints the ends of the bones are covered with articular cartilage—a slippery substance that helps the bones glide smoothly over each other during movement. Joints are surrounded by a thin lining called the synovium. The synovium produces a fluid that lubricates the cartilage and reduces friction. Tough bands of tissue, called ligaments, connect the bones and keep the joints in place. Muscles and tendons also support the joints and provide the strength to make them move.

Cause

Common foot and ankle conditions we treat include:

Arthritis
Achilles tendon injury or rupture
Bone spurs
Bunions
Bursitis
Corns or calluses
Deformity
Flat feet
Fractures
Ganglion cysts
Hammertoe, mallet toe or claw toe

Heel pain and heel spur
Metatarsalgia (ball of foot pain)
Morton’s neuroma
Osteochondral lesions
Plantar fasciitis
Sesamoiditis
Sports injuries
Sprains and strains
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Tendonitis

Have Pain in Foot/Ankle?

We generally try to treat ankle and foot pain and conditions with the least invasive methods. When necessary, surgical correction can be the best solution, and we are especially trained and skilled in the latest, most effective procedures.

Why Doctor Lopez?

Doctor Lopez specializes in minimally invasive sports medicine and joint replacement. Dr. Lopez performs a variety of complex procedures in the upper and lower extremities including rotator cuff surgery, knee ligament surgery, and the direct anterior total hip replacement.

Dr. Lopez has had extensive training to meet the needs of his patients. Dr Lopez completed his undergraduate degree in the major of biology at Cornell University. He then went on to graduate from the New Jersey Medical School with his degree in Medicine. Also during that time, Dr. Lopez performed basic science research at the prestigious Whitehead Institute, an affiliate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Reference: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org