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Dr. Vikki
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Greetings from Southern California's busiest podiatrist!
OK, that's not a
statement of fact, it just seems that way
sometimes. But who's complaining? I love
what I do. The holiday holiday season will
start in just a few weeks and I hope this
E-newsletter finds everyone in good spirits.
In between patient exams and surgeries, I
managed to squeeze in a couple mini-trips Dr.
to Las Vegas and Lake Arrowhead over the past couple months. And,
although UCLA is having another down football season, Tom and I
dutifully go to the Rose Bowl and cheer for the Bruins.
On a more somber note, my little Lucy died in September. It was a
sad time. Lucy was ten and actually born on our wedding day.
Sincerely,
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Dr. Foley Mentors Future Podiatrists
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Faye, Dr. Foley and Connie at Long Beach Office |
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One of the most
integral parts of a medical
education is actual "hands on"
training. Dr. Foley has been
shadowed in recent months by two
aspiring podiatrists, Connie Ornelas a 3rd year resident and
Faye Izad, a fourth year
podiatric student.
"There’s only
so much you can learn in class,"
says Dr. Foley. "There comes a
time when you have to apply what
you learn. Both these young
ladies will make terrific
doctors. I train residents at
Los Alamitos Medical Center and
Long Beach Memorial Medical
Center. This allows me to stay
current with all of the latest
medical information. The
questions and input from the the
residents helps me give the
highest quality of care to my
patients," Dr. Foley concluded. |
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It's ALL in The Family ~ The Amarals Keep Dr. Foley Busy
When it
comes to "family care", the Amarals do their best to
keep Dr. Foley busy. Over
the
past three years, Dr. Foley
has treated everyone but
dad, in this Lakewood
family, for a wide
assortment of foot ailments.
When Bryce
was nine he was diagnosed
with flat feet and plantar
faciitis. Dr. Foley fitted
him
with orthotics and
customized an exercise
program for his feet. His
play on the football field
and other sports improved
noticeably. When Shawn was
13, he had painful plantar
warts removed from the
bottom of his feet.
Most
recently, Kim, the mom, has
been treated for a broken
sesamoid bone. Dr. Foley
explained
the injury.
"There are
two sesamoid bones under
your great toe joint. It’s
common to break this bone
while
dancing, jumping, or
stepping down. It is slow to
heal because the bone is
located within a
tendon. Every time you move
your great toe it moves the
fracture fragments which
slows down
the healing."
"Dr. Foley's
treatment has been
wonderful, but I really have
to work on staying off the
foot," Kim says.
The most
serious injury Dr. Foley
treated in the family was
with Blake, now a sophomore
at Servite High. "I injured
my left ankle in a football
game. It just gave out when
I planted,"
Blake said. "Two weeks later
with the ankle all taped up,
I re-injured it again, but
the pain was a lot worse."
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Blake, JV football player at Servite High School |
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Blake (16), Shawn (13), and Bryce (10) |
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The Amarals made a trip to
an orthopedic doctor, but
Kim didn’t like that
doctor’s course of action.
"We went to see Dr. Foley,
who x-rayed and quickly
diagnosed torn ankle
ligaments," Kim said.
"Blake had a high ankle sprain where he ruptured the ligament between the tibia and fibula in
the lower leg," said Dr. Foley. "I had to repair this with a new technique called the
tight rope. A strong fiberwire
was placed between the two bones with buttons located on either side of the bones. The bones
are brought tightly together and the fiberwire is tied taught. This technique is superior to
previous treatments of putting a solid screw between the bones," Dr. Foley concluded.
"I was a little scared, but Dr. Foley explained the procedure and I felt confident going
ahead," Blake said.
The surgery was a success and after crutches, walking boot and rehab, Blake was back at full
strength and back on the football field. OK, not quite. Earlier this year, Blake broke his
wrist, but that injury has healed and in a recent contest Blake scored the game’s winning
touchdown (see photos)
"I couldn’t resist sending you pics of Blake from his JV Servite game. They beat J Serra
19-17," a proud mom explained. "Without Dr. Foley's great surgery on his ankle - he’d never be
able to run like that!" Kim said.
Dr Foley added,
"I couldn’t help with the wrist, but as you can see from the photos the ankle
is working wonderfully," Dr. Foley said.
"Dr. Foley has been terrific with everyone in our family," Kim says.
"She explains the problem
and a course of action. She and her staff are also excellent on follow-up treatment. We
recommend her to everyone," Kim added. |
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Laser Fungus Treatment NOT Approved
by FDA
There’s not a week that goes
by I don’t get asked asked
about the new laser
treatment for toenail
fungus. No, I don’t offer
this treatment. The main
reason for not offering this
option is the Food and Drug
Administration has yet to
approve the laser for
treatment of fungus. As
importantly, the FDA
recently announced it will
seek out podiatrists who use
the laser for this purpose.
Those still interested in
this treatment should
realize the procedure is not
covered by insurance and is
expensive. While
advertisements tout the
laser treatment as nothing
short of a miracle cure,
long term data is still
unavailable.
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Web Site Updated
Our website,
www.DoctorVikki.com,
has undergone a facelift. And BOY, does
it look good. Please surf over and check
out the new navigational links, updated
patient forms, and pod and videocasts
sections. We appreciate hearing any
comments regarding the new set-up.
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Ask
Dr. V
If you have a question regarding a foot, toe or ankle injury,
please e-mail me at
drfoley@doctorvikki.com. I can always direct you to general information, but to be specific, I do require you to make an appointment and come in for a full examination. A 20-minute examination will often identify a minor problem before it evolves into a more serious situation.
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my office with
turn-by-turn
directions to your
phone* and/or email. If you'd like to use the free smart phone application
zhiing,
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Just enter your number and hit send. You'll receive a text message with installation instructions.
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Take Care of the Feet Over the Holidays!
 The average person walks between
8,000-10,000 steps a day—but that number
dramatically increases during the
holiday season. As expert and rookie
travelers alike continue making their
holiday travel plans, it’s easy to
forget that the feet often bear the
brunt of aches and pains while on the
road. From inappropriate footwear
choices to inadequate foot and leg
circulation from prolonged sitting, the
journey from point A to point B can
often leave travelers with sore soles.
Dr. Foley offers a few helpful hints to
make sure the season is enjoyable,
whether traveling by plane, train or
automobile.
- Never go barefoot through airport
security. While current airport security
requirements call for travelers to
remove their shoes when proceeding
through security checkpoints, always
remember to wear socks. Going barefoot,
especially in areas with high foot
traffic, can leave feet vulnerable to
dirt and bacteria.
- Be mindful of footwear choices. While
you may be tempted to don the hottest
footwear styles of the season while on
the go, ditch the 3-inch high heels and
snug dress shoes in favor of a
comfortable, supportive athletic shoe.
This allows for your feet to breathe and
receive ample cushioning, helping to
prevent ingrown and bruised toenails.
Additionally, avoid wearing socks that
constrict above the ankle area.
- Walk around. For every 45 minutes you
spend sitting down while traveling, make
time to stand and walk around for five
minutes. Sitting for long periods of
times restricts blood flow to the legs
and feet, which can lead to swelling
and, in extreme cases, blood clots of
the legs.
- Exercise your feet. While sitting,
roll your ankles and point toes up and
down to encourage blood flow. If your
feet begin to swell, unlace your shoes.
- Wear compression knee highs when
flying if you have varicose veins.
- Pack a foot care emergency kit. Be
prepared: in case of a minor foot
problem, pack adhesive bandages, foot
powder, antibiotic cream, tweezers, and
nail clippers in your toiletry bag.
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Favorite Recipe:
Asian Chicken Salad with
Red Peppers & Asparagus
Before we go totally decadent for the
holidays, one ‘healthy” recipe to try
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
Enjoy and be healthy!
Ingredients
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1
rotisserie chicken, pulled apart into
bite-sized pieces |
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1
bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into
thirds |
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1
red bell pepper, sliced |
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2
scallions, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup vegetable oil |
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2
tablespoons apple cider vinegar |
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3
tablespoons soy sauce |
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1
1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil |
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1
1/2 teaspoons honey |
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1
garlic clove, minced |
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1
tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated |
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1
1/2 tablespoons white sesame seeds,
toasted |
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1/4 cup smooth peanut butter |
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1
teaspoon kosher salt |
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
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1
package mixed baby lettuce |
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus to the water and cook until the asparagus are bright green and tender, about 4-5 minutes.
When asparagus is cooked, submerge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking of the asparagus. Drain and set aside.
Make the dressing by whisking together the vegetable oil, vinegar, soy sauce, dark sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, peanut butter, and black pepper. At first, it may look separated, but keep whisking and the peanut butter will mix in completely. In a large bowl, add the chicken, asparagus, red peppers, scallions, and dressing, and toss well.
Place the lettuce on a large serving platter, and pile the chicken mixture on top. Serve immediately..
*courtesy of
FoodNetwork.com
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| Victoria M. Foley D.P.M. |
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Woodruff Avenue Suite 211 Long Beach, CA 90808
3771 Katella Avenue, #110 Los Alamitos, California 90720
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© Victoria M. Foley
A Southern California Podiatrist
Serving Los Angeles and Orange County with Foot & Ankle Care
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