I just finished reading “Confessions of a Surgeon” by Dr. Paul A. Ruggieri. The book details Dr. Ruggieri’s impressions of life as a general surgeon. He beautifully illustrates the highs and lows of training, medical practice, and surgery. His experience resonated within me. I identified with the high level of perfection he demanded of himself and his frustration acknowledging […]
WWE Wrestler Evan Bourne Sustains Midfoot Fracture
WWE wrestler Evan Bourne sustained a midfoot fracture dislocation in a car accident last week. Midfoot fractures, otherwise known as LisFranc fracture dislocations, are career threatening injuries to athletes and heavy laborers alike, even when treated well. Bourne announced the injury on his own twitter account. One of the tweets read “Broken in 4 spots, […]
Marathon Running After Bunion Surgery
Everyone is different and thus, no two bunion surgeries are exactly alike. Similarly, no two patients will respond to bunion surgery in the exact same manner. The size of the bunion has very little to do with the pain it causes in the foot. Even small bunions can cause a significant amount of pain in the […]
Study Finds Vitamin D Prevents Stress Fractures in Teen Girls
Recent research has shown that vitamin D intake can greatly reduce the risk of stress fractures in teen and preteen girls. Researchers studied over 6,700 girls from the ages of 9 to 15. They documented dairy, calcium, and vitamin D intake as well as the occurrence of stress fractures among the test group. The results […]
5 More Commonly Asked Questions about Foot & Ankle Surgery
Last week, we gave you 5 FAQs about ankle and foot surgery. There is plenty more where those come from. Surgery is a complicated thing and the most successful operations are those in which the patient is well informed. Here are 5 more frequently asked questions about foot and ankle surgery from a Minneapolis Orthopedic […]
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