Late last week the US Food and Drug Administration announced that clinicians should avoid using certain bone graft substitutes in patients under the age of 18 because they can carry serious injury risk. The specific bone graft substitutes in question contain recombinant proteins or synthetic peptides that mimic the bone’s natural growth. When paired with what’s known […]
High Heels May Increase Osteoporosis Risk
Killer heels could kill your knees, according to a new research published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. As you’re probably aware, we’re not a huge fan of high heels on this blog. We’ve written about the problems caused by high heels in the past, and although we know heels are a must for certain situations, […]
When and When Not To Use Antibiotics
Antibiotics are great at keeping us healthy, but overuse has led to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Sometimes antibiotics are the perfect fix, other times they can be unnecessary and ineffective. Below, using tips from the American Board of Internal Medicine, we provide some details on when you should and shouldn’t seek out antibiotics for common infections. […]
Help Put an End To Sexual Assault
At Silverman Ankle & Foot, we help heal your feet and ankles from everyday injuries, but for victims of sexual assault, the scars are permanent. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that we’re supporting the upcoming event, Sexual Assault: Finding Our Voices. The event is hosted by the Maimonides Society of the Twin Cities, and […]
4 Fitness-Tracking Devices to Keep You Healthy
How are you doing on those New Year’s resolutions? If you’re like most Americans, some of your resolutions have fallen by the wayside. Don’t be discouraged. Instead, make positive changes to get back in the swing of things. If getting fit was one of your resolutions, here are four devices that can help you kick-start […]
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