Welcome to Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle’s blog! We hope that this serves to help our patients and potential patients make decisions about their health. I will be publishing at least one update per month on topics related to the foot and ankle and hope to get your feedback! Think of this as a way to interact with your doctor without having to see your doctor! Think of this as a forum to discuss topics of health and fitness or specific problems with the feet! I will do my best to entertain and enlighten, so keep those questions coming.
Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle is stepping up to help those in need in the Treasure Valley through its Sole Purpose shoe and sock drive November 1-January 31. Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle is now accepting donations of new socks and new and gently used shoes and boots during its community shoe drive. Proper footwear makes
By: Dr. Roman Burk Are you suffering from any one of the following chronic conditions? Osteoarthritis knee pain Achilles tendon injury Tennis elbow Tendonitis Shoulder or rotator cuff injury Have you tried physical therapy, massage, or even reconstructive surgical procedures and yet continue to suffer from pain and limited joint function? If your answer to
By: Dr. Roman Burk PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy is a revolutionary procedure in treating the chronic symptoms of soft tissue injuries such as Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. The PRP therapy treatment plan utilizes the natural healing properties of the platelets and plasma to repair damaged or torn tendons. Tendons and fascias are both soft
By: Dr. Roman Burk, Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle When melanoma or skin cancer occurs on the feet, it is known as foot cancer. Symptoms of Foot Cancer Common symptoms of foot cancer can include: Suspicious lesions on foot Moles that are uneven or change colors Cracking skin on the foot Bleeding on the foot
Dear Dr. Burk: I have this crazy problem. My right foot is vibrating or buzzing. It feels just like there is a cell phone in my shoe and it vibrates for a few seconds, then stops, then does it again. I didn’t injure my foot. It doesn’t hurt. It just vibrates intermittently like a
By: Dr. P. Roman Burk If you’re like me and you have more than once used a few choice words after painfully stubbing your toe, you might start to ask: “What is the point of toes?” After all, they break easily, they’re lousy at grabbing things, they’re covered in useless nails that always need clipping,
Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle had the opportunity to serve last Thursday at the free clinic held at the Expo Idaho Center. The AMEN Clinic offered dental, vision, and medical services. “It is first come, first serve, there are no pre-qualifications. We don’t check IDs, we don’t ask for insurance cards, immigration status – it’s completely
By: Dr. Jed H. Erickson I see a lot of patients with bursitis, so it’s a subject that’s worth talking about. Bursitis is the name given to the inflammation of a bursa. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that act as cushioning for the various bones, tendons and muscles that make up your joints. Normally a bursa