Ankle injuries are common for athletes, but a New York doctor hopes to prevent future injuries through the development of a new basketball shoe. Tired of seeing athletes come into his office with injured ankles, orthopedic radiologist Dr. Barry Katz decided to create a pair of basketball shoes that would provide better ankle support. Katz […]
Serena Rolls Ankle, Competition
Serena Williams rolled her ankle in her first-round match of the Australian Open, then rolled over Edina Gallovits-Hall to advance 6-0, 6-0. Williams has suffered ankle injuries during her career, but Tuesday’s incident looked like it might send the five-time Australian Open champion home early. Williams held a 4-0 lead in the first set when […]
3 Common Winter Ankle & Foot Injuries
Winter brings with it cold temperatures and slippery conditions. These factors put people at an increased risk for certain foot and ankle injuries. Here are 3 common winter foot and ankle injuries, as well as some tips for preventing them: Ankle Sprain. The most common ankle injury in the book. Ankle sprains are even more […]
Dilute betadine lavage reduces infection rates following joint replacement surgery
The implementation of dilute betadine lavage before wound closure in total joint replacement operations reduced post-op infection rates from 0.97% to 0.15%, according to a 2011 study of more than 2,000 surgeries. Nicholas Michael Brown, MD, discussed his team’s results at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Brown said although […]
5 Tips for Staying Safe on Crutches in the Ice and Snow
Guest Blog by Tom Schwab, founder of GoodbyeCrutches. Follow Tom on twitter at @TMSchwab. Who ever came up with the sarcastic phrase “Funny as a crutch” surely had the challenge of using crutches in the winter on snow and ice. While staying non weight bearing after an injury or surgery is always challenging, winter conditions […]
