January 10, 2019
In cases of PTTD that have progressed substantially or have failed to improve with nonsurgical treatment, surgery may be required. For some advanced cases, surgery may be the only option. Dr. Kovac will determine the best approach for you.
January 4, 2019
If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain, contact Dr. Kylin Kovac at Idaho Foot and Ankle Center. When your feet ache, this pain can keep you away from living your life like you would want. With proper diagnosis and treatment, we can treat most foot and ankle problems.
October 25, 2018
Calcaneal Apophysitis is also known as Sever’s Disease, even though it is not a true disease. It is a painful inflammation of the heel’s growth plate. It can occur in one or both feet.
October 5, 2018
There is a pain free treatment available at Idaho Foot and Ankle Center called MLS Laser Therapy. This treatment has no known side effects , has been cleared by the FDA since 2009, has a 90% success rate , and can speed the healing process. It is used to treat many different conditions including:
September 21, 2018
Hammertoe is a contracture (bending) deformity of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth toes. This abnormal bending can cause pressure to be put on the toe when you are wearing shoes. This causes problems to develop! Hammertoes can start out mild, but over time will get worse.
September 13, 2018
Nearly one-fourth of all the bones in your body are in your feet. A broken (fractured) bone in your forefoot or in one of your toes is often painful, but rarely disabling. There are two types of foot fractures : stress fractures and general bone fractures.