Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin suffered a severely sprained ankle during Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks and is in jeopardy of missing the team’s upcoming game against NFC North rival Detroit. Harvin hurt himself on a rushing attempt late in the third quarter of Sunday’s game, but continued to play through the injury. Harvin […]
Obese Children at Greater Risk for Foot Fracture
A new study shows a strong link between obese children and foot fractures. Researchers reviewed medical records of 913,178 children from the ages of 2 to 19. Those children who were obese had a markedly higher risk of foot fracture. 19.2% of children surveyed were obese. These children were 1.14 to 1.42 times more likely […]
Lisfranc Injury FAQ – Santonio Holmes’ Injury Explained
This week NY Jets’ Santonio Holmes sustained a debilitating foot injury that has since been diagnosed as a Lisfranc injury. Holmes will be out for a year recovering from the injury. But what exactly is a Lisfranc injury? Here are some commonly asked questions about Lisfranc injuries from Dr. Silverman. What is a Lisfranc injury? […]
Evan Bourne Foot Injury Update
Three months ago WWE wrestler Evan Bourne fractured his midfoot in a car accident, leaving the fate of his wrestling career unknown. It has been three months since this Lisfranc injury. His pins have been removed. If he has any metal screws or plates crossing the joints, he will be getting them removed soon. […]
4 Most Common Foot & Ankle Injuries
The feet and ankles are some of the most often injured areas of the body. Here are the 4 most common foot & ankle injuries: Overuse Injuries. These are very common among athletes who put excessive strain on their feet & ankles on a regular basis through activities such as long distance running and weight […]