Santa Rosa Orthopaedics Foot & Ankle Center

Bunions – What Causes Them and What Can I Do?

Bunions are a common condition that can cause soreness and discomfort in your feet. In this post, we will discuss what bunions are, how to treat them, and how to prevent them from developing. We will also cover tips on making your feet more comfortable overall. If you ...

2022-12-12T13:21:54-07:00

Common Sports-Related Foot Injuries

Foot injuries are very common among athletes. The feet of athletes are often under a lot of stress, which makes them vulnerable to injury. People who actively take part in athletic activities constantly put themselves at risk of sustaining injuries. Here are four common foot injuries athletes experience. Plantar ...

2022-12-12T13:29:26-07:00

Getting Help with Toe and Forefoot Fractures

Did you know that almost one quarter of all the bones in the human body can be found in the feet? All these bones work in harmony to keep us on our feet and moving. And, when a bone is broken or fractured the results can be very ...

2022-12-12T13:29:27-07:00

Petaluma – We keep you in motion!

SRO's Petaluma patients are now able to access a full range of services at the medical office located at 167 Lynch Creek Way. The Petaluma office affords patients comfortable exam rooms, a full-service casting room, access to SRO sports medicine and rehabilitation services and on-site x-ray services. Multi-specialist ...

2022-12-12T13:29:29-07:00

Achilles’ tendinitis, an overuse injury of the foot

Achilles’ tendinitis is an overuse injury most commonly reported in conditioned runners who push their performance levels. It is also reported in middle aged people who engage in aggressive weekend sports as the structure of the Achilles tendon tends to weaken with age. This painful condition happens when ...

2022-12-12T13:30:16-07:00

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) of the foot can manifest as painful symptoms in the ankle, the hindfoot, midfoot or top of the foot, forefoot – including toes and ball of the foot. Initial symptoms involve pain and stiffness and reduced range of motion, eventually leading to difficulty walking, and ...

2022-12-12T13:30:19-07:00

Bunions, the turnip of foot ailments

A bunion is a painful bony bump that develops over time on the inside of the foot at the big toe joint. The word "bunion" comes from the Greek word for turnip, presumably attributed to the condition because the bump can become red and inflamed and resemble a ...

2022-12-12T13:31:12-07:00

Morton’s Neuroma – inflammation of the foot

If you’ve ever had a rock in your shoe that left your foot feeling irritated and swollen, then you have some idea of what it’s like to have Morton’s Neuroma. This painful foot condition typically affects people between the ages of 40 and 50 but can happen to ...

2022-12-12T13:31:15-07:00

Ankle Fractures (Broken Ankle)

A broken ankle or fractured ankle happens when one or more of the many bones that make up the ankle joint is broken. A fractured ankle can happen with a simple break in one bone, which might slow a person down but not necessarily interfere with normal walking. ...

2022-12-12T13:31:37-07:00

SRO’s Telehealth Video Appointment Info

Telehealth Video Appointments We are now able to conduct some patient visits via video conference. If you have an appointment scheduled and would like to change to a telehealth appointment, or to schedule a new telehealth visit please call 707-546-1922. Setup Google Duo for your Telehealth Visit here.

2022-12-12T13:31:57-07:00
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