Foot Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida - Weston

04/25/2026

Amazing night with the family. Thank you Ben Fuller singing in the background!

04/24/2026

Great take your child to work day! The future Dr. Messina was a great colleague and couldn’t have spent rhetorical day with anyone better!!!!!!

04/02/2026

Thank you so much for an amazing day with our future. Thank you for having me at the Eagle Point Elementary Career day. It was very fun and the kids were so engaging. I couldn’t ask for a better morning!!! Thank you again and a special thanks to Ms. de Zayas, the mort amazing principal!!!!!! I cannot wait until next year!!!!!!!!

03/06/2026

A special delivery from my brother!!!!!!! The future Judge! If you are in his precinct, don’t forget to vote for my man John Carrozza!

03/06/2026

Fridays are poppin!!!!!!

02/20/2026

Not a bad Friday.

02/14/2026

Pics of fibula stress fracture of 30 year old patient training for a half marathon. The left X-rays show the subtle change in the bone and right X-rays are 4 weeks after showing callus formation (bone healing). A stress fracture is a small,hairline crack in bone resulting from repetitive, impact-loading activities rather than a sudden injury. Common symptoms include pain that worsens during exercise and subsides with rest, localized swelling, and tenderness. Healing typically takes 6 to 8 weeks with rest, though some cases require 3-6 months.
Symptoms of a Stress Fracture
Pain Development: Pain typically begins gradually, intensifying during weight-bearing activities or sports.
Rest Relief: Initially, the pain may subside with rest.
Progression: If ignored, pain may persist during daily activities or even at night.
Tenderness/Swelling: Localized tenderness and swelling often occur at the site of the fracture.
Causes and Risk Factors
Overuse/Repetitive Activity: High-impact activities like running, basketball, or dancing, especially when increasing intensity or duration too quickly.
Muscle Fatigue: When muscles are tired, they cannot properly absorb shock, transferring stress to the bones.
Poor Mechanics/Equipment: Improper technique or worn-out footwear.
Bone Weakness: Conditions like osteoporosis or low vitamin D/calcium levels.
Common Locations: Weight-bearing bones of the lower leg (tibia, fibula) and foot (metatarsals, heel).
Treatment and Healing
Rest: The most crucial treatment is avoiding the activity that caused the injury.
Activity Modification: Using crutches, walking boots, or casts to take weight off the area for 2–6 weeks.
Pain Management: Ice packs and NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can be used to manage pain.
Slow Return: A gradual, structured return to activity is necessary to prevent re-injury.
Surgery: Rarely, for high-risk, slow-healing fractures, surgery may be required.
Healing Timeline
Most stress fractures heal within 6 to 8 weeks, although some, particularly those with poor blood supply, may take up to 3–6 months to heal completely.

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

No days off. Saturdays… We still train! Iron sharpens iron. The 🐐 training the next generation!

01/16/2026

What a special gift!!! I am speechless and so appreciative for the opportunity to be part of the soccer journey of This is what it’s all about. To be part of your dream and keeping you on the field healthy is why I became a Doctor in the first place. Thank you for the opportunity and keep killing it Nadia!!!!!!

01/14/2026

Happy national french bulldog day to our favorite practice mascots Nya and Oreo