A video diary of a 21-year-old Colorado college student detailing her time stranded in the Wyoming mountains with a fractured ankle has gone viral. Watch the video. The star of the video, Lexi DeForest, was hiking with her friend when she attempted to jump across a gorge, fell 8 feet, and fractured her ankle. Her […]
Tips for Healing After Surgery part 1
Guest Blog by Corey Schuler, MS, DC, CNS, LN The best way to heal after surgery is to allow the body to restore balance itself. In truth, nothing can really increase the speed of the healing process. But, it is possible to slow down the body’s ability to heal after surgery. Poor nutrition and a […]
The Pros and Cons of Cosmetic Foot Surgery
Cosmetic foot surgery is somewhat of a touchy subject for a lot of orthopedic surgeons. Is it right to surgically alter an otherwise perfectly functioning foot just so the patient can fit into a pair of high heels? Should the decision simply be left to the person paying the bills? Doing bunion surgery solely to […]
Short, Frequent Breaks May Help Decrease Surgeon Fatigue
Surgeon fatigue is a very dangerous thing. One little mistake can literally mean life or death. A new study suggests that taking short, frequent breaks during surgery is the solution to surgeon fatigue. These “micropauses” – 20 second breaks every 20 minutes – can help decrease fatigue and increase accuracy, according to the study. The […]
New Study Investigates Why Black Runners Rule Olympics
A new book by French author Jean-Philippe Leclaire called “Why Whites Run Slower” examines the dominance of black runners in the Olympics from a genetic viewpoint. Many have shied away from the topic for fear of being labeled racist, but the data is overwhelming. The last 25 record holders for the 100-metre dash have all […]
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