
Dr. Guido LaPorta, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot Surgery
1210 Oneill Hwy Scranton PA, 18512About
Dr. Guido LaPorta is a podiatrist practicing in Scranton, PA. Dr. LaPorta is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. LaPorta diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Glomus tumor of the foot. Discussion and case report.
- Glomus tumor of the foot. Discussion and case report.
- Medial Column Arthrodesis Using an Anatomic Distal Fibular Locking Plate.
- Whither biomechanics.
- The Evolution of Limb Deformity: What Has Changed over the Past Ten Years?
- Keller implant procedure: a report of 536 procedures using a Silastic intramedullary stemmed implant.
- Radiographic changes in the pronated and supinated foot. A statistical analysis.
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