Foot and ankle
Heel pain: when plantar fasciitis may be the cause
Heel pain has several possible causes. Understand common patterns, what an assessment involves, and which treatments are usually considered first.
DR. RICARDO VEGA CROKER
Orthopedic care
in Panama.
Comprehensive orthopedic and trauma care for adults and children. Assessment of pain, injuries and mobility problems throughout the musculoskeletal system.
Trained at Hospital Clínic de BarcelonaCare in Panama City
THE APPOINTMENT
What brings
you in?
Your appointment starts with your history, your activities and what you hope to get back to. Examination and any appropriate investigations help explain the problem and support a discussion of treatment options.
Care for adults and children
Surgical practice
CARE, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
A background that
connects disciplines.
Trained at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, with a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery and the TEACA qualification in arthroscopy and joint surgery. He worked as a staff surgeon in the hospital’s Knee Surgery Unit. His work combines clinical care in Panama, research and development of 3D tools.
Explore training and experienceResearch and international participation
Publications and congresses.
Three published journal works and one article accepted for publication.
Oral communications and scientific posters
3D IMMOBILISATION
Custom 3D
immobilisation.
A custom 3D-printed cast may make wrist or forearm immobilization easier to live with. The aim is to adapt the support to the person and make daily use more manageable. Choosing one means understanding which benefits patients have reported, which devices were studied and what remains uncertain. Comfort matters alongside the protection the injury needs.
Benefits and evidence for 3D casts Explore all projects
FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG ATHLETES
Parent guide: intensive training in young athletes
A practical guide to reviewing sport load, recognising injury signals and organising rest, nutrition and recovery in children and teenagers.
A load and recovery traffic light, signs that need assessment and a printable weekly record.
YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
Preparing for your first appointment.
- 01
Arrange your visit
Sofía helps you check availability and choose an office.
- 02
Bring your history
Relevant previous scans and reports, past treatments and a list of medications.
- 03
Understand your options
The appointment allows assessment of the problem and discussion of treatment and follow-up.
Sport and growth
Sports injuries in children: when to seek care and how to return
Signs that need assessment, why growing bones need special consideration, and how to plan a return to sport for each injury.
Technology and treatment
Custom 3D-printed casts: benefits and what the evidence shows
What five clinical studies show about comfort, hygiene and recovery with 3D-printed casts and splints, their limitations and questions to help choose a support.
LOCATIONS
Find us
in Panama City.
Arrange your appointment with Sofía or contact your preferred office.
PANAMA CITY
Clínicas COMEDSA · Town Center
Bambú Tower, 5th floor, office 514
+507 310-9738 · WhatsApp +507 6967-0269
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Hospital Punta Pacífica
1st floor, office 113
+507 204-8387 · WhatsApp +507 6679-8090
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