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 […]
New Study Shows Vitamin C can Help fight Osteoporosis, Bone Loss
The results of a new study have shown that vitamin C can help avoid bone loss and fight Osteoporosis. Researchers at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine conducted an experiment on three groups of mice. Two of the groups had their ovaries removed – a procedure that reduced bone density. The mice in one of these […]
Lisfranc Injury FAQ – Santonio Holmes’ Injury Explained
This week NY Jets’ Santonio Holmes sustained a debilitating foot injury that has since been diagnosed as a Lisfranc injury. Holmes will be out for a year recovering from the injury. But what exactly is a Lisfranc injury? Here are some commonly asked questions about Lisfranc injuries from Dr. Silverman. What is a Lisfranc injury? […]
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