According to a study published online yesterday, most clinical practice guidelines are lacking in their compliance with standards set by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Researchers examined 130 guidelines from the National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) website in order to verify compliance with 18 IOM standards. The average number of satisfied standards was 8 out of […]
Stephen Curry Rolls Ankle Again – What’s the Underlying Issue?
Last Friday, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was said to have rolled his ankle in the second quarter of an exhibition game in Portland. As the video shows, Wesley Matthews was running behind Curry, when Curry stuck his foot back far enough to that Matthews kicked it as he ran by. This is the same […]
Morton’s Neuroma – How to Identify & Treat
What is Morton’s Neuroma? A Morton’s Neuroma is a thickening of the tissue that surrounds the nerve leading to the toes. The condition most commonly develops between the 3rd and 4th toes. How to Identify/Diagnose? Pain or a burning feeling in the ball of the foot or toes that increases during physical activity (especially runnin). […]
Derek Jeter Ankle Fracture Explained by Foot & Ankle Surgeon
NY Yankees all-star short stop, Derek Jeter, fractured his left ankle during Saturday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers. The injury occurred in the 12th inning as Jeter was fielding a ground ball. Jeter caught the ball, rolled over and landed awkwardly on his ankle. He immediately had x-rays taken, but doctors couldn’t initially determine […]
Homeopathic vs. NSAID Ankle Sprain Remedies
A recent study compared the effectiveness of NSAIDs compared to Homeopathic remedies for ankle sprains. The study consisted of 449 participants who experience ankle sprains. These participants were treated with 1 of 3 homeopathic products: Traumeel ointment, Traumeel gel, or diclofenac gel for 14 days. For all three remedies patients reported similar recovery periods and […]
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