Our monthly newsletter went out today, and if you’re not on the mailing list, you’re missing out on some useful and topical information! In this month’s newsletter, we talked about when a person should consider having an MRI on their ankle and foot, and we shared an article Dr. Silverman wrote on ankle instability for A […]
Surgery is Best Option After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Surgical procedures to correct Achilles tendon ruptures resulted in a significant reduction in the likelihood of re-rupture compared to non-operative treatment, according to a study conducted by researchers at The State University of New York at Buffalo. For their study, researchers analyzed multiple databases to discover how many patients suffered a re-rupture of their Achilles […]
Showering After Surgery Not Linked to Increased Infection Rates
Although it may sound obvious, a new study found that showering or bathing after ankle surgery but before having your sutures removed has not been linked to an increased likelihood of developing a foot infection. The study was conducted to determine if a patient was at a greater risk to develop an infection if they […]
Shoe Inserts Won’t Ease Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Certain shoe insoles do not appear to alleviate osteoarthritis knee pain other than to create a placebo effect, according to a study by researchers at the University of Manchester Institute of Inflammation and Repair. 885 patients with osteoarthritis participated in the study. The individuals were divided into 12 different groups, with each receiving a different […]
Preventing Ankle Injuries in High School Football Players
Football season is right around the corner, and that means many area high school students will soon be waking up before dawn to take part in grueling “two-a-days” practices. Gearing up for the upcoming season can be fun, but the beginning of the season is the time when high school students are most susceptible to […]
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