Shared decision making is an essential part of the doctor/patient relationship, yet many patients are wary of voicing their opinions to doctors for fear of being labeled “difficult.” But collaboration between patient and doctor is absolutely essential for successful treatment. Doctors need patients just as much as patients need doctors. Dr. Silverman Comments Shared decision […]
Can Bunion Surgery Help You Lose Weight?
TV chef Nigella Lawson recently lost a lot of weight, which she attributes to her recent bunion correction surgery. According to Lawson, following the bunion surgery it was too painful for her to walk to the fridge. As a result she had to ask people to go to the fridge to get food for her, […]
New Study Finds Forefoot Running Can Help Alleviate CECS & Leg Pain
Recent research has shown that forefoot running alleviate pain associated with CECS (Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome). The study tested the running patterns of ten people who suffered from CECS. Each person struck with their hindfoot and each reported pain in their legs that got worse while running. As the patients trained to change their gait […]
24-year-old Aimee Copeland Battling “Flesh Eating Bacteria” – Necrotizing Fasciitis
Aimee Copeland, a 24-year-old grad student, is currently in the hospital battling deadly flesh-eating bacteria called necrotizing fasciitis. A few weeks ago, Copeland cut open her leg after falling off a homemade zipline. The wound was initially closed with 22 staples, but grew worse and worse until Copeland had to be hospitalized. She was soon […]
Derrick Rose Surgery – What is ACL Repair?
This weekend, Derrick Rose underwent surgery to repair his torn left ACL. Rose had a season full of injuries, the most recent of which happened on April 28 during the Bulls’ first playoff game against the 76ers. Rose came down hard on his leg and collapsed in pain. We’ve already reported on how this injury […]
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