Blog & Articles
Condition guides, treatment updates, and insights from Dr. Balkaran and the team.
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When Heel Pain Is Not Plantar Fasciitis
Three conditions commonly misdiagnosed as plantar fasciitis, and why the distinction changes the treatment plan entirely.
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PRP vs. Steroid Injections: What's the Difference?
Corticosteroids reduce inflammation but don't repair tissue. PRP stimulates repair. When each is appropriate.
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What Makes Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery Different?
A comparison of traditional open and MIS bunion correction, recovery time, scarring, and outcomes.
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The Diabetic Foot Exam: What We Check and Why
Annual foot exams for diabetic patients should cover more than skin and nails, here's our full protocol.
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How MLS Laser Therapy Works, and Who Benefits
A plain-language explanation of dual-wavelength laser therapy for foot and ankle pain.
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Peripheral Nerve Surgery: A Subspecialty Most Don't Know Exists
Chronic lower extremity pain has a surgical solution that most practices aren't equipped to offer.
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