An accessory navicular is defined as an extra bone in the foot, and oftentimes it causes moderate to severe discomfort. Depending on the severity, your doctor may recommend a non-surgical treatment to alleviate the pain, or surgery if treatment doesn’t decrease symptoms. Here is an explanation of the surgical process for Accessory Navicular Removal. Pre-surgical Care […]
Dr. Silverman Examines Andrew Bogut’s Microfracture Surgery
Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut underwent microfracture surgery this offseason, and although the team expected a quick recovery Bogut is still dealing with swelling in his injured ankle. The Warriors originally said that Bogut underwent “minor arthroscopic surgery” in April, but Bogut said he had a more serious microfracture operation. The team expected a […]
The Pros & Cons of Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Surgery
Achilles tendon injuries are common among athletes who put a lot of stress on their legs and feet, and there are different ways to treat an Achilles injury once it occurs. In certain circumstances, doctors can perform a minimally invasive surgery that gives the patient a faster recovery time, but the procedure also has some […]
Top 5 Foot Problems that High Heels Make Worse
Not all foot pain is the result of the shoes you wear, and not all problems are fixed with bigger shoes. Just because your feet hurt in heels doesn’t mean you are going to stop wearing them. What is important is to understand if the shoe is causing the problem, aggravating it, or merely unmasking […]
Joint Injuries in Athletes
Guest blog by Elizabeth Carrollton, a medical writer for Drugwatch.com Joint injuries are a very common problem in athletes, especially in weight-bearing joints. Sprains and strains are common in knees and ankles, while hips are more prone to overuse injuries, like bursitis and tendinitis, as well as muscle strain and stress fractures. All of these […]
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