A tendon is a band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. The Achilles tendon runs down the back of the lower leg and connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Also called the “heel cord,” the Achilles tendon facilitates walking by helping to raise the heel off the ground. What is …

Learn More about Q-Clear™ Laser Therapy for Toe Fungus service that our Podiatry offices in both Northridge and Oxnard offers. Q-Clear laser treatments are non-invasive. Even when the laser is directed precisely to the nail, it does not damage the surrounding tissue. Furthermore, topical ointments or orally administered medications are more hazardous and less effective …

Shockwave Therapy in Northridge services will help relieve pain and provide long lasting benefits This mechanical force triggers reactions in the tissue that have a positive effect on a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions: Insertion tendinopathy Tendon problems Chronic inflammation Hypertonic muscle systems Myofascial syndromes Hemotoma treatments Enhanced blood flow is the result of …

Dr. Belczyk recently published an article on surgical treatment of diabetic foot and ankle osteomyelitis.

Achilles Tendon Rupture Surgery In some cases, surgery is needed to repair a rupture in the Achilles tendon and any related soft-tissue injuries that may have also occurred. The goal of surgery is to help restore length and function of the Achilles tendon. A variety of surgical techniques are available to repair the rupture. In …

What Is an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle, usually on the outside of the ankle. Ligaments are bands of tissue – like rubber bands – that connect one bone to another and bind the joints together. In the ankle joint, ligaments provide stability by …

Podiatrist in Oxnard Ronald Belczyk, DPM is a reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in the treatment of traumatic, degenerative, congenital, and acquired disorders of the lower extremity. Upon graduating from Samuel Merritt College of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Belczyk went on to complete his Podiatric Surgery Residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, …