High heels are fashionable foot options, but they also take a significant toll on a person’s feet. Excessive heel wearing can create problems for different parts of your feet, as well as in your hips and spine. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recently put together an infographic that takes a closer look at high […]
Total Ankle Replacement Cheaper In Outpatient Surgery Centers
New research presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Meeting suggests that total ankle replacement operations performed at outpatient ambulatory surgical centers offered significant cost savings compared to inpatient facilities. “Performing total ankle replacement in ambulatory surgery centers is cost-effective,” said Christopher E Gross, MD, in an interview with Orthopedics Today. “We encourage […]
Unstable Ankle Fractures In The Elderly – A Case For Casting
New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that for some elderly patients with unstable ankle fractures, a below-the-knee cast with minimal padding may produce similar outcomes as surgical fixation. “Close contact casting was delivered successfully for most participants, substantially reducing the number of patients requiring invasive surgical procedures at the […]
5 Injuries Brought On By Ignoring Ankle Sprains
Statistics suggest that roughly 25,000 people suffer an ankle sprain each day. Some of these sprains are minor, others are mild, and some are severe. Whatever type of ankle sprain you suffer demands attention and appropriate care, but too often people try to push through their discomfort or simply ignore it and get on with […]
Fall is A Tough Time On A Woman’s Feet
Fall is officially here, and although the change of season usually brings some picturesque scenes with the changing leaves, it can also be a rough time on our feet. That’s because as the temperatures dip, we often swap out our open-toed shoes for more protective and fashionable closed-toe options. This is especially true for women […]
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