Shaq foot surgery

In 2002, Shaquille O'Neal was suffering from great toe arthritis.  In September 2002, Shaq received a 1st MPJ fusion. The goal of this surgery was to immobilize the joint to prevent pain and keep the basketball player functional.  

The procedure took only 45 minutes, and it was performed on an outpatient basis. A six-week rehabilitation program had O'Neal ready to play ball a week before the regular season began. The typical patient who receives this procedure can return to work in 3 weeks.  

Rolando Melendez, DPM in Jackson Heights, NY, Jamaica NY and Hampton Bays NY can help you with your toe pain or any joint pain in your feet. Because we want you to keep doing all the fun things you like to do without having pain in your feet!

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Plantar fasciitis in the NBA

The Chicago Bulls player P.J. Brown was recently sidelined with a right foot plantar fascia strain. The repetitive nature of activities such as basketball —running, jumping, and other explosive movements that cause increased foot demands—are especially hard on the Plantar Fascia ligament and can cause an acute plantar fasciitis. If the activity causing the pain is not modified, the condition will likely worsen.

Dr Rolando M Melendez DPM has 2 goals.  The first to relieve your pain and second to prevent this pain interfering with your life again.

Dr Rolando M Melendez, DPM in Jackson Heights, NY Jamaica, NY and Hampton Bays, NY has the experience and tools to diagnose and treat all kinds of foot and ankle injuries.  Because we want you to keep doing all the fun things you like to do without having pain in your feet!

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