A recent study has found that those who jog regularly are likely to live longer than those who don’t. Danish researchers analyzed health and jogging patterns in adults aged 20-79. They studied each patient in two year periods in 1976, 1986, 1991, and 2001. Researchers found that subjects who ran at least an hour a […]
Lack of Sleep is Dangerous for Patients and Doctors
Physicians learn early in their training that healthy behavior doesn’t pertain to them. If you want to make it through training, you regularly have to work through the night, read until your eyes bleed, and skip meals. Doctors are supposed to be superhuman. We rarely take time off during the 3-7 years of training (“Illness […]
Why Do High Heels Cause Bunions?
A bunion is a prominence on the inside aspect of the forefoot. It comes from a malalignment of the first ray and loss of balance of muscle forces across the joint. There are several reasons why bunions develop: Congential. Some people are born to develop bunions Trauma. Striking the inside of the big toe can […]
Average BMI of Obese Patients Does Not Decrease After Ankle Surgery
A new study has found that, on average, the BMI (Body Mass Index) of patients does not decrease following ankle reconstruction surgery. The study examined the BMIs of 150 overweight or obese patients who had successful ankle fusion or replacements. Researchers found no significant change in BMI 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after […]
The Dangers of Acute Compartment Syndrome
Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS) is one of the few true emergencies in Orthopedic Surgery. ACS is usually caused by trauma such as fractures or crush injuries. It involves excessive pressure within a muscular compartment. Normal resting muscle pressure is 12-20 mmHg. In compartment syndrome, the pressure rises to over 30mmHg and squeezes off the blood […]
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