Research in the rapidly expanding field of regenerative medicine has found promising uses for amnion tissue in the form of amnion injections to heal foot and ankle injuries. Amnion tissue contains proteins that have anti-inflammatory proteins and growth factors. The cells have little immunogenic activity which means there is no issue with rejection. I battled my […]
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Fit Foot U w/Dr. Pearl: 3D Printing and Diabetes
Dr. Pearl discusses diabetes research grants that Dr. Armstrong is involved in. Yong Li, engineer and founder of OLT Footcare, reviews 3D Print orthotics and future innovations for diabetics. Fit Foot U w/Dr. Pearl: Diabetes Awareness: Dr. David Armstrong and OLT 3-D Orthotic Printing
Splints & Bracing 101
Virtual Workshop: Tips and Tricks for Fitting, Utilizing Compression Socks, Sleeves and Splints on 1/14 at 6:30 pm EST. OS1st President Dave Higgins in conjunction with Dr. Ben Pearl will be hosting a virtual workshop from the OS1st showroom. There will be a discussion on protocols for measuring and fitting splints, compressive socks and fabrics. […]
Fit Foot U w/ Dr. Ben Pearl: Dr. David Armstrong
Hold on to your hat as internationally renowned podiatrist, Dr. David Armstrong, joins us for Fit Foot U on November 19 at 5:30 pm EST. Dr. Armstrong rockets us on the fast track to transformative discoveries in biology that will make a difference in medicine in the next decade. https://youtu.be/VansUsAQ6T8
Fit Foot U w/ Dr. Ben Pearl: Dr. Jay Spector
Check out Dr. Pearl and Dr. Jay Spector discussing running injuries such as shin splints and proper running techniques. Dr. Spector uses video analysis in his sports medicine practice located in Atlanta, GA. http://https://youtu.be/cJvq49bKZfE
Ganglion Cysts more than the “Pimple Popper”
Those that troll the Internet are certainly aware of “the pimple popper.” These videos have garnered more than a cult following. Popping pimples may work for skin acne but dealing with a ganglion cyst in the foot is more complicated. We weight bear on our foot subjecting it to shearing forces in addition to […]
Functional Foot Medicine
Functional Foot Medicine has become a thought process championed by biomechanics experts and quickly being integrated into practices of astute doctors. The concept of connectivity with the foot and body is nothing new. Everyone has heard the song with the phrase the foot bone’s connected to the leg bone… The new dialogue concerns integrating motor […]
Dr. Ben Pearl Injecting Umbilical Cord Growth Factors
Ben Pearl, DPM recently affiliated with the nonprofit Veterans in Pain. The mission of the organization is to treat Veterans with chronic pain with some of the new regenerative medicine technologies. It is a certified resource for the Wounded Warrior Project. Dr. Pearl said he likes the commitment these individuals have shown and would like […]
How to Utilize Telemedicine
Due to the Covid19 crisis, telemedicine is now out of the box and is not going to disappear. Here is what you need to know about telemedicine: Medicare universally covers visits for existing patients. Most private insurance carriers are covering telemedicine visits during this critical time. This can easily be checked by contacting your insurance […]
Virtual Office Visits
Arlington Foot and Ankle is staying current with state and local governments to monitor the continuously changing landscape of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). At this time, our office continues to be open for consultations/procedures. In addition to office visits, we are also offering Virtual Visits. Virtual visits are appropriate for a variety of care needs, including […]