It’s been well documented that female athletes experience concussions at a greater rate than their male counterparts. A recent study found that over a five-year period, the per 1,000 athlete-exposures of concussions were 6.3 in females versus 3.4 in males in soccer, 6.0 in females to 3.9 in males in basketball, and 3.3 in females […]
Obesity Inhibits Total Ankle Replacement Surgery Success
Research presented at the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society annual meeting suggests that obese patients face an increased risk of ankle implant failure after a total ankle replacement compared to normal weight individuals. To learn more about the success rates of ankle replacement surgery based on patient weight, researchers conducted a retrospective study of […]
Study Confirms Ankle Sprains Lead To More Sprains
New findings out of the University of Georgia hammers home one of the main points that we talk about frequently on this blog, that ankle sprains can lead to ankle instability, resulting in even more sprains. Overall, the findings aren’t that surprising, in that a person who has already suffered an injury is typically more likely […]
Dr. Silverman To Help With Special Olympics Minnesota
We love connecting with people in our community, especially when it comes to keeping their feet healthy. We’ve been a part of the Our Hearts To Your Soles event for nearly a decade, and while we plan on continuing that tradition as long as possible, we’re excited to announce another philanthropic partnership. Dr. Silverman will be […]
Basic Foot and Ankle Medical Terminology, Part 2
The medical world is full of complex language, and it can be difficult to comprehend what you’re dealing with when your doctor says you need an ankle arthrodesis or you have hallux rigidus. Today, we’re going to shed light on some more common medical terms you might here in a foot and ankle surgeon’s office. […]
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