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Total ankle arthroplasty continues to gain popularity amongst surgeons and patients as an alternative to arthrodesis. Historically the designs of early implants were plagued with complications and frequently abandoned. Since that time the procedure and materials have undergone significant advancements in both surgical approach as well as design and function...
Are Bunions Keeping You From an Active Lifestyle? At Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center in Sarasota, Fl, we know that bunions can be painful and that they can keep you from doing the things you love. That’s why our board-certified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeons Dr. James Cottom and...
Medium-term Outcomes of the Arthroscopic Brostrom Procedure: A Retrospective Analysis of 66 Patients Abstract: The arthroscopic Brostrom procedure is a minimally invasive technique that is a viable option surgeons have to treat patients with chronic lateral ankle instability (CAI). Our hypothesis was that there will be a statistically significant difference...
Dr James Cottom of Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center was honored to serve as a faculty member for the advanced Hintermann Series Total Ankle Course in Park City, Utah in late July 2023. World renowned surgeons Professor Beat Hintermann MD and Roxa Ruiz MD from Switzerland...
FLOFAC Publishes new research for the treatment of chronic heel pain and the primary author, Dr. James M. Cottom of Sarasota, FL will be featured in an interview on SiriusXM Doctor Radio (channel 110) during a sports medicine session. This paper was published in the Journal of Foot & Ankle...
Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center recently held its first fellows’ reunion in Utah. Nine former fellows joined Dr. Cottom for a weekend of cutting-edge education on the latest in total ankle replacement and lower extremity patient care. It was a learning experience for all...
Are fallen arches a real foot problem? Are fallen arches a real foot problem, or just a label for chronically sore feet? Foot and ankle surgeon James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS, says fallen arches --or flat feet-- are a legitimate medical condition affecting five percent of Americans. “Flat feet can...
FLOFAC wins 3rd place in a poster competition at the annual American Society of Podiatric Surgeons annual meeting with a unique and effective way to treat chronic plantar fasciitis. With minimal incisions, not cutting the plantar fascia and immediate post-operative weightbearing we have found excellent outcomes with this technique. The...
Multiwave Locked System (MLS) Laser Therapy, a patented, FDA-cleared technology, continues to gain traction in restoring patients’ lives by relieving pain and inflammation, says Cutting Edge Lasers. They say that the development of this unique system aimed to address pain, swelling and inflammation surpasses the capabilities of traditional low power...
Laser therapy has been used effectively for many years, but advances in technology have produced “the next generation of laser therapy” with the new MLS (Multiwave Locked System) Therapy Laser which uses specific wavelengths of light to treat painful and debilitating conditions. With laser therapy Drs. James M. Cottom &...
Arthritic hips and knees are replaced all the time—but did you know that arthritic ankles can also be replaced? In fact, ankle replacements in the U.S. more than doubled last year, thanks in part to advances in ankle implants (prostheses). Total ankle replacement surgery—also called ankle arthroplasty—involves replacing a damaged...
Sarasota, FL. 3-5-21. Dr. James M Cottom and Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center has invested in a new arthroscopic technology that allows patients to have same-day diagnosis and minimally invasive surgery. Surgeons at the facility are using the NanoScope™ visualization system. A needle-sized, 1.9 mm chip-on-the-tip scope inserted under...
Lisfranc fracture dislocation is an injury often encountered by the foot and ankle surgeon. This injury, depending on the severity and level of energy, has been shown to lead to posttraumatic osteoarthritis and chronic pain if undiagnosed or improperly managed. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the...
Age-Related Outcomes in Total Ankle Arthroplasty: An Analysis of 112 Patients Traditionally, total ankle replacement has been reserved for elderly patients with low physical demands. With nearly 80% of end-stage ankle arthritis being secondary to prior trauma, patients may require a replacement at a much younger rate than primary hip...
(Sarasota, FL – April 2020) The barrier to a perfect golf swing could lie in your big toe. Or your heel. Or on the ball of your foot. Dr. James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS, a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), says these are the...
Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center will be presenting talks on Arthroscopic Brostrom Repairs, Total Ankle Replacement with the Hintermann series 2/3 and Tension Slide techniques with cases for tendon transfers at the annual SAM meeting in Orlando, FL January 15-19, 2020. This is one of the premier meetings in...
September 24, 2019 (Baltimore, MD) – DT MedTech, LLC (DTM) announced today that the first Hintermann Series H3™ Total Ankle Replacement System (H3) has been successfully implanted in a patient in the United States. The surgery was performed, implanting the H3, three-component, non-constrained total ankle replacement system, at Lakewood Ranch...
Soccer season is in full swing and Dr. Cottom strongly urges parents and coaches to think twice before coaxing young, injury-prone soccer players to “play through” foot and ankle pain. “Skeletally immature kids, starting and stopping and moving side to side on cleats that are little more than moccasins with...
Dr. James Cottom Implants the First Hintermann Series H2® Total Ankle Replacement System in the United StatesMay 22, 2018 (Sarasota, FL) - Foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. James Cottom, opened the Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center so he could offer his patients new, innovative surgical and non-surgical techniques for...
As diabetes rates soar nationwide, a Sarasota, FL foot and ankle surgeon says he’s seeing more patients with a rare diabetic foot complication.The condition is called Charcot foot (pronounced SHAR-co). Foot and ankle surgeon Dr. James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS, says it involves a sudden softening of the foot’s bones....
Foot and ankle problems in children often go unnoticed. Signs and symptoms can be subtle, and sometimes children can’t explain what’s wrong. But it’s important to protect growing feet and have problems checked out early.Dr. James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS, a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle...
Technological advances in ankle replacement are ushering in a new world of pain-free movement for people suffering from debilitating ankle arthritis. While once severely restricted in their activity, those who undergo ankle replacement can enjoy a complete turnaround and actively participate in life again.According to the American College of Foot...
Crossover toe is a common foot problem that can inhibit physical activity for older Americans, but outpatient surgery can correct the deformity and keep senior citizens active and on their feet.Individuals with hammertoes, bunions or a second toe that extends beyond the big toe are most susceptible to developing crossover...
Tips for a safer barefoot season in FloridaParents and families can prevent cuts, puncture wounds and other injuries from going barefoot by following some simple recommendations from one Sarasota, FL foot and ankle surgeon.“Shoes are the best way to protect your family’s feet from injuries,” says Dr. James M. Cottom,...
The human body may be its own best ally when it comes to the treatment of injuries, ulcers and deformities, especially when it concerns helping a patient’s foot or ankle to heal faster.“One such advance is using a patient’s own human cells/tissues to help them heal (regenerative medicine),” says Stephen...
Do you ever feel burning, tingling or numbness in your feet and toes? A Sarasota, FL foot and ankle surgeon warns against ignoring those symptoms. They could be a warning sign of diabetes.Dr. James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS, of Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, says those symptoms may be...
Indoors and outdoors, youth athletes stay active year-round in competitive sports, and for many of them heel pain has become “just another part of the game.” Foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. James M. Cottom DPM, FACFAS of Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, advises that when a child complains of...
Unexplained foot and ankle fractures may be the first sign of osteoporosis, a bone thinning disease which affects over 28 million Americans and accounts for 1.5 million bone fractures a year.According to Sarasota, FL foot and ankle surgeon Dr. James M. Cottom DPM, FACFAS of Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle...
With any surgery comes reasonable concerns. Depending on the person, your mind could start racing anywhere from the seriousness of your condition, to the procedure itself, to out-of-pocket costs or the required downtime. However, when it comes to foot and ankle surgery, there is the inevitable question: How bad will...
You don’t have to be an accomplished athlete to suffer Achilles tendon injuries. They can happen from household tasks like climbing a ladder.A Sarasota, FL foot and ankle surgeon says Achilles tendon weakness is common in adults. But seeking treatment when symptoms occur can prevent more serious injury.“Achilles tendonitis is...
In the New Year, don’t forget to keep your feet in tip-top shape while following through with your resolutions to get fit. Sarasota, FL foot and ankle surgeon Dr. James M. Cottom DPM, FACFAS of Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, offers tips for foot safety while at the gym.Start...
As millions of avid golfers get ready for another season of pars and bogeys, they should be aware of potentially serious foot problems that can result from years of playing the game.Although golf is not considered a rigorous sport, the physical act of repeatedly swinging a golf club in practice...
Stress fractures of the foot are becoming more common in runners, especially first-time marathoners, according to Sarasota, FL foot and ankle surgeon Dr. James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS of Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center.The growing popularity of marathons among beginning runners has contributed to the increase in repetitive stress...
Foot and ankle surgeon Dr. James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS, today announced the opening of his new additional office locations in Arcadia, FL. In addition, Dr. Cottom is an active staff member and has privileges at Desoto Memorial Hospital where he routinely operates and is seeing patients.Dr. Cottom will specialize...
Treatment and prevention of adult flatfoot can reduce the incidence of additional foot problems such as bunions, hammertoes, arthritis and calluses, and improve a person’s overall health, according to research published in an issue of the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery.Overweight males in white-collar jobs are most apt to...
Many Achilles tendon surgery patients in the United States are getting back on their feet faster, thanks to new procedures and techniques.James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS, a foot and ankle surgeon with offices in Sarasota and Arcadia, FL, says the introduction of tissue graft products, bone anchors, radio frequency treatments...
A Sarasota, FL foot and ankle surgeon has a message for Baby Boomers getting back into fitness and sports: Get your ankles checked for chronic instability caused by injuries that might not have healed properly years ago.Dr. James M. Cottom DPM, FACFAS of Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, says...
Dr. Cottom is able to provide injection treatment in the office with use of an ultrasound machine. The machine is a quick non-painful way for the doctor to identify the very small joints in the foot. Once the joints are found, an injection can be performed with the medicine being...