New research by the American Podiatric Medical Association revealed that the vast majority of obese individuals also suffer from at least one foot issue that causes pain. For their study, researchers at the APMA surveyed 1,275 US adults to learn more about the link between obesity and foot pain. After looking at patient Body Mass […]
5 Common Problems That Affect Your Big Toe
Your big toe is the most commonly injured toe on your foot, and it can be injured in a number of different ways. We see a wide variety of big toe conditions in our line of work, and today, we wanted to share five of the most common conditions we see in our office. Below, […]
Foot Surgeon Explains Accessory Navicular Treatment
As we mentioned on the blog last week, an accessory navicular is a condition categorized by the presence of an extra bone in your foot. A lot of people have asymptomatic accessory naviculars, but aging or trauma can cause the bone to become symptomatic. When this happens, people turn to foot specialists to help them […]
The Basics of Adult Flatfoot Reconstruction
Flatfoot deformity is a foot condition that becomes more common as we get older. After decades of physical stress, the tendons in your feet can get loose or fail to work in proper order, and this can lead to fallen arches and flat feet. Reconstruction is more common in younger patients, while a fusion operation […]
Why Are My Ankles So Weak?
When you want to strengthen a part of your body, you usually hit the gym and lift some weights or do a bunch of crunches. The problem is that most people only know how to improve certain muscle groups, like their arms, legs and abs. But what if the problem you are dealing with is […]
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