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DON'T LIVE WITH FOOT PAIN! Podiatric issues can have many causes, but were here to help. Get back to walking, running, and living the life you want!

$Charcot fractures often develop in patients with diabetes and nerve damage, sometimes without much pain. Regular checkup...$

12/26/2025

Charcot fractures often develop in patients with diabetes and nerve damage, sometimes without much pain. Regular checkups are essential for early detection.

12/26/2025

🦶✨ Minimally invasive hammertoe correction is changing foot surgery.

Smaller incisions.
Less pain.
Faster recovery.
Improved alignment.

Today’s hammertoe correction focuses on precision, soft-tissue preservation, and comfort-driven recovery — not large incisions or long downtime.

If toe pain or deformity is affecting your shoes, balance, or confidence, modern options may help.
Save this post — it could change how you think about surgery.

🩺 Dr. Amir Lebaschi, DPM
Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute

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12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute

This holiday season, we wish you comfort, health, and pain-free steps.
Long days, travel, and standing can put extra strain on your feet — remember to take time to care for them too.

From all of us, thank you for trusting us with your foot and ankle care.
May your holidays be filled with warmth, joy, and comfort from the ground up 🦶💙

🩺 Dr. Amir Lebaschi, DPM
Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute

12/23/2025

Fungal Skin Rashes: Understanding Causes, Types, and Prevention

Fungal skin rashes are common infections caused by microscopic organisms that thrive in warm, moist environments. These organisms live naturally on the skin but can cause infection when conditions allow for overgrowth, leading to inflammation and visible rash patterns.

Globally, superficial fungal infections affect an estimated 20–25% of the population, making them one of the most prevalent infectious skin conditions.

Typical features of a fungal rash may include:
• Red or pink patches with a raised, scaly border
• Central clearing with a ring-like appearance
• Itching, burning, or irritation
• Small pustules or satellite lesions at the edges

Individuals at higher risk include those with:
• Weakened immune systems
• Diabetes or metabolic conditions
• Prolonged or repeated antibiotic use
• Excessive sweating or prolonged moisture exposure
• Close contact with infected individuals or animals

Common types of fungal skin infections (tinea) include:
• Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) — affects the feet, especially between toes
• Ringworm (tinea corporis) — circular rash on the body
• Jock itch (tinea cruris) — groin-area infection
• Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) — most common in children
• Nail fungus (onychomycosis) — thickened, discolored, brittle nails

Diagnosis is typically based on:
• Clinical skin examination
• Microscopic evaluation of skin scrapings when needed

Treatment approaches depend on severity and location:
• Topical antifungal medications for mild to moderate infections
• Oral antifungal therapy for widespread, severe, or nail/scalp involvement

Preventive strategies focus on:
• Keeping skin clean and thoroughly dry
• Using antifungal products as directed for the full course
• Avoiding shared personal items
• Reducing moisture accumulation in shoes and clothing

Medical evaluation is important when:
• The rash spreads rapidly or becomes painful
• Blistering, drainage, or signs of infection develop
• Fever or systemic symptoms are present
• There is no improvement with appropriate treatment

From an educational perspective, fungal skin rashes are common, treatable conditions where early recognition, adherence to therapy, and environmental control are key to resolution and prevention of recurrence.

12/23/2025

🦶 Modern Foot Surgery Means Smaller Incisions & Faster Recovery

Traditional foot surgery often required large incisions, more tissue trauma, and longer healing times.
Today, minimally invasive foot surgery uses specialized instruments and tiny incisions to correct deformities with greater precision.

Benefits include:
• Less post-operative pain
• Smaller scars
• Faster healing
• Earlier return to work and daily activities
• Reduced complication risk

This approach is commonly used to treat:
✔️ Bunions
✔️ Hammertoes
✔️ Forefoot pain
✔️ Arthritis
✔️ Structural deformities

If chronic foot pain is affecting your quality of life, modern surgical options may help.

🩺 Dr. Amir Lebaschi, DPM
Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute
📞 (714) 547-7100
🔗 https://linktr.ee/OC_Podiatrist

12/23/2025

Ankle injuries can affect balance and movement if not treated properly. A professional exam ensures you heal strong and stable.

12/23/2025

Diabetic Foot Care: Understanding Risk, Warning Signs, and Daily Prevention

Diabetes significantly increases the risk of foot complications due to the combined effects of peripheral neuropathy and impaired circulation. Nerve damage reduces the ability to feel pain, pressure, or injury, while reduced blood flow slows healing and increases infection risk. Together, these factors allow small, unnoticed problems to progress into serious complications.

Why the diabetic foot is vulnerable:
• Neuropathy → loss of protective sensation
• Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) → delayed wound healing
• Repetitive pressure → skin breakdown
• Reduced immune response → higher infection risk

Early warning signs that require attention include:
• Cuts, blisters, sores, calluses, or cracked skin
• Redness, swelling, or skin discoloration
• Drainage, bleeding, or foul odor
• New pain, numbness, or changes in sensation

Without early detection, minor skin injuries can progress to ulcers, infection, gangrene, or Charcot foot, a condition in which bones and joints weaken and collapse due to loss of sensation and ongoing trauma.

Principles of daily diabetic foot care emphasize:
• Daily visual inspection of the entire foot, including between toes
• Gentle cleansing and appropriate moisturizing (avoiding excess moisture between toes)
• Properly fitting footwear and socks to reduce pressure and friction
• Careful nail trimming to prevent ingrown nails
• Avoidance of barefoot walking, self-treatment of calluses, smoking, and prolonged foot soaking

Severe complications associated with delayed care include:
• Gangrene, caused by untreated infection and loss of blood flow
• Charcot foot, leading to permanent deformity and altered gait mechanics

From an educational perspective, consistent daily foot care and early recognition of changes are the most effective strategies for reducing preventable morbidity associated with diabetes-related foot disease.

12/22/2025

🦶 Diabetic Foot Problems Start Small — Then Become Serious

Many diabetic foot complications begin with something that doesn’t seem urgent — a blister, callus, or small cut. But reduced sensation and poor circulation can prevent proper healing, allowing wounds to worsen quickly.

Common progression:
Reduced sensation → Unnoticed pressure → Skin breakdown → Ulcer → Infection

Key risk factors:
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Poor circulation
• High blood sugar
• Foot deformities

Prevention matters:
✔️ Daily foot inspection
✔️ Proper footwear and orthotics
✔️ Blood sugar control
✔️ Routine podiatrist visits
✔️ Prompt wound care

Early podiatric care can prevent serious complications and protect mobility.

📍 Preventive diabetic foot care available at
Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute

Please share — awareness saves feet.

12/19/2025

Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): A Common Contagious Fungal Infection

Athlete’s foot, medically known as tinea pedis, is a contagious fungal infection of the skin caused by dermatophytes. It most commonly affects the spaces between the toes, soles, and sides of the feet, thriving in warm, moist environments.

This condition is extremely prevalent. While approximately 10–15% of the population may have active symptoms at any given time, up to 70% of individuals will experience athlete’s foot at some point in their lives.

Typical clinical features may include:
• Itching, burning, or stinging sensations
• Redness, scaling, peeling, or cracking of the skin
• Dry, thickened skin on the soles (moccasin-type pattern)
• Fluid-filled blisters on the bottom of the foot (vesicular type)
• Open sores in severe or ulcerative cases

Common subtypes of athlete’s foot:
• Interdigital (toe-web) type — affects skin between toes
• Moccasin-type — involves the soles and sides of the feet
• Vesicular type — blistering pattern, often on the arch or sole
• Ulcerative type — rare, severe form with open lesions

Transmission occurs through:
• Direct skin-to-skin contact
• Contact with contaminated surfaces such as locker room floors, communal showers, towels, or footwear

If untreated, the infection may spread to the toenails, hands, or groin, and can become more difficult to eradicate.

Preventive principles focus on:
• Keeping feet clean and thoroughly dry
• Using breathable footwear and moisture-wicking socks
• Allowing shoes to fully dry between uses
• Wearing protective footwear in communal areas
• Avoiding sharing personal items such as shoes or towels

From an educational standpoint, athlete’s foot represents a highly common but preventable fungal infection where early recognition, hygiene, and environmental control play a critical role in limiting spread and recurrence.

12/19/2025

🎄 The Ultimate Foot Care Gift Box Comfort You Can Feel Every Day

Looking for a thoughtful, practical holiday gift?
This complete foot care gift box is designed to promote healthier, more comfortable feet all in one beautifully packaged set.

Supports:
• Dry skin relief
• Cracked heel care
• Nail health
• Odor control
• Daily foot hygiene

Ideal for parents, partners , or anyone who spends long hours on their feet.
Foot care is more than comfort it’s preventive care.

🩺 Dr. Amir Lebaschi, DPM
Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute
📍 Available in-clinic

Give the gift of comfort this holiday season.

12/18/2025

Foot & Ankle Injuries: Understanding Sprains, Strains, and Fractures

Foot and ankle injuries are common due to the complex anatomy of the lower extremity and the mechanical demands placed on it during daily activity and sports. Accurate identification of the injury type is essential, as management and recovery timelines vary significantly.

Common injury types include:

• Sprains — injuries to ligaments that occur when the joint is forced beyond its normal range of motion.
• Strains — injuries involving muscles or tendons due to overstretching or overuse.
• Fractures — partial or complete breaks in bone, ranging from stress fractures to unstable traumatic fractures.

Typical causes:
• Sports and physical activity (running, basketball, football, gymnastics)
• Twisting injuries or falls
• Uneven surfaces
• Repetitive stress or overuse

Common symptoms across injury types may include:
• Pain and tenderness
• Swelling and bruising
• Difficulty bearing weight
• Reduced range of motion
• Visible deformity in more severe cases

Initial conservative management often follows the R.I.C.E. principle:
• Rest — limiting weight-bearing to prevent further damage
• Ice — reducing inflammation and pain
• Compression — controlling swelling while maintaining circulation
• Elevation — promoting venous return and reducing edema

Clinical evaluation is important when symptoms persist, as imaging such as X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI may be required to assess injury severity and guide management.

Preventive strategies emphasize:
• Proper warm-up before activity
• Appropriate footwear for activity and terrain
• Timely replacement of worn shoes
• Awareness of environmental hazards

From an educational standpoint, understanding injury mechanisms and early management principles helps reduce complications, prevent chronic instability, and support safe return to activity.

12/18/2025

🎄 Christmas Neuropathy Comfort Bundle — Relief for Tingling, Burning Winter Feet

Cold weather can trigger neuropathy symptoms by reducing circulation to the feet.
This leads to:
• Burning sensations
• Tingling
• Numbness
• Pain flare-ups
• Increased risk of secondary infections

Our Christmas Neuropathy Comfort Bundle provides a complete winter solution:
✔️ K5 Neuropathy Relief+ — contains lidocaine and other ingredients to soothe nerve discomfort and support nerve repair
✔️ ShoeZap UV Sanitizer — sanitizes footwear to prevent infections, keeping shoes clean and microbe-free

This bundle addresses BOTH nerve pain and infection prevention — two major winter concerns for patients with neuropathy.
Perfect for keeping your feet comfortable, protected, and healthier this holiday season.

🩺 Dr. Amir Lebaschi, DPM
Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute
📞 (714) 547-7100
🔗 https://linktr.ee/OC_Podiatrist

Available in-clinic only with special holiday pricing.
Share this with someone who struggles with neuropathy. 💙

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