Since 2018, the Joint Task Force of Orthopaedic and Podiatric Surgeons has worked on mutually beneficial policy goals. The four participating organizations are the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), and APMA. Now after years of thoughtful discussion…

Dr. Bill Metaxas, a San Francisco Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon, explains why these techniques are getting attention. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a technique used by Podiatric foot and ankle surgeons to correct specific foot and ankle conditions with very small incisions. This technique has gained attention among surgeons and patients alike due to…

What is At Risk Foot Care? At Risk Foot Care is a part of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery dedicated to the prevention of life threatening complications associated with Peripheral Artery Disease, Diabetes, and other systemic diseases. The human foot has a complex interrelation with the rest of the body, which means that it may be…

The doctors of San Mateo Podiatry Group have been among the earliest adopters of minimally-invasive surgery to treat hallux valgus, also known as a bunion deformity. Apparently, the trend has swept from West to East, as now, Doctors in New York City are beginning to offer the procedure to their patients! Play Video