There are two questions I get every time a patient prepares for foot or ankle surgery. They are: When will I be able to return to work; and Will I be able to drive. Today we’ll focus on the second question. When you’ll be able to drive after surgery depends on numerous factors: Type of […]
The Top 5 Thanksgiving Injuries
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but many people still celebrate with family and friends through the holiday weekend. We want to get you through the holiday uninjured, so we thought we’d throw together a list of the top five Thanksgiving injuries along with tips to prevent them. Enjoy! 1. Burns – Cooking a turkey to […]
Extra-Depth Shoes Can Alleviate Pain In Seniors
A new study suggests that elderly patients who suffer from disabling foot pain should opt for shoes with a little extra depth. A study conducted by researchers at the Lower Extremity and Gait Studies Program at the School of Allied Health at La Trobe University found that seniors with foot pain saw significant improvement after […]
Patients Must Take Active Role in Treatment and Recovery
Each week, authors at MedPage Today ask a handful of doctors about a health topic in a column called Friday Feedback. Last Friday they discussed the changing sentiment of the phrase “patient responsibility.” You can check out what the doctors had to say before diving into Dr. Silverman’s take below. Old Phrase Not long ago […]
Best Halloween Costumes For Kids In A Foot Cast
Halloween is right around the corner, and soon little ghosts and goblins will be lining the sidewalks in hopes of finding the house with the king size candy bars. Traversing the neighborhood with friends can be a lot of fun, but it can also be difficult for children stuck in an annoying leg cast. While […]
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