Dr. Eric R. Horton, M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in lower extremity conditions and ankle and foot reconstruction at Alvarado Orthopedic Medical Group. He has almost ten years of private practice experience in treating a wide range of adult, juvenile, and childhood orthopedic disorders including trauma, sports injuries, arthritis, leg deformities, and other musculoskeletal conditions of the body.
He was well trained at the University of California, Irvine and completed additional fellowship training in orthopedic foot and ankle reconstruction with Dr. Roger Mann, M.D., a well-known pioneer in specialized foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Horton has been closely involved in the review of outcomes with the total ankle joint replacement, a technique for treating debilitating ankle arthritis in some people. He is enthusiastic about offering this treatment as well as many others to his patients.
He is skilled in the medical management as well as reconstructive surgery of bones and joints. He is accomplished in the use of arthroscopy, cartilage transplantation, internal and external fixation including Ilizarov & Taylor Spatial methods, computer-assisted surgery, and limited invasive techniques. In utilizing his unique experience, as well as drawing upon his repertoire of advanced skills, Dr. Horton believes that he can better serve patients for all of their specialized orthopedic needs.
Dr. Horton introduces himself and describes ankle arthritis and the symptoms.
October 17, 2009 - 10:25pm
Dr. Eric Horton recalls three tips to treat ankle sprains.
October 17, 2009 - 10:21pm
Dr. Horton explains what a woman should do if she suspects she has ankle arthritis and what type of doctor she should see.
October 17, 2009 - 10:17pm
Dr. Horton describes the rehabilitation process after a patient has an ankle joint replacement.
October 17, 2009 - 10:13pm
Dr. Horton describes plantar fasciitis.
October 17, 2009 - 10:07pm
Dr. Horton describes ankle fusion.
October 17, 2009 - 10:02pm
Dr. Horton describes an ankle sprain.
October 17, 2009 - 9:56pm
Dr. Horton describes a bunion and if high heels cause these.
October 17, 2009 - 6:46pm
Dr. Horton describes the causes of ankle arthritis.
October 17, 2009 - 6:42pm
Dr. Horton describes the different versions of the ankle fusion procedure.
October 17, 2009 - 6:38pm
Dr. Horton explains if a patient should see a specialist to treat ankle problems.
October 17, 2009 - 6:34pm
Dr. Horton explains if ice or heat should be used to train a sprained ankle.
October 17, 2009 - 6:29pm
Dr. Horton shares how he cares for patients with ankle arthritis.
October 16, 2009 - 5:15pm
Dr. Horton explains if orthotics are beneficial for women.
October 16, 2009 - 4:41pm
Dr. Horton shares if a woman can wear heels after having an ankle joint replacement.
October 16, 2009 - 4:38pm
Dr. Horton explains when a woman can return to her active lifestyle after having an ankle joint replacement.
October 16, 2009 - 4:34pm
Dr. Horton explains the possible long-term complications associated with ankle fusion and ankle joint replacement surgery.
October 16, 2009 - 4:27pm
Dr. Horton shares how much pain a patient will have after an ankle joint replacement.
October 16, 2009 - 4:20pm
