Care for Performing Arts Injuries

Our Program The USC Performing Arts Medicine Center at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles provides care for musicians, dancers, theatrical performers, stunt professionals and other performers. The center’s mission is to return performers to their craft as soon as possible. We will evaluate performers with time-sensitive injuries quickly. The center is staffed with […]

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Foot and Ankle Care

Our Program The USC Foot and Ankle Center at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles specializes in the treatment of both common and complex foot and ankle problems from bunions and hammer toes to failed hindfoot fusions and complicated fractures. Our level of expertise is in part a result of the high volume of […]

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10 Preparation Tips for Running a Marathon

With marathon season just around the corner, it’s a good idea to review some basic training tips that can benefit you regardless of your running experience. If you plan to participate in an upcoming marathon, here are some useful tips to keep in mind as you get to the final stretch of training season. 1. […]

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What Is a Hammertoe?

Have you felt pain or discomfort when wearing shoes? Do you see something unusual when you look at your feet? You could potentially have something called a bunion or even a hammertoe. Hammertoes are a very common foot problem. We turned to Eric Tan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC and associate professor […]

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Meet Eric Tan, MD

Dr. Tan is an orthopedic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in common and complex issues of the foot and ankle. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. He wanted to be a journalist. “When I was growing up, I knew that I wanted to be a journalist or a physician. In […]

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