Findings presented at the 2015 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition suggest what a lot of orthopedic surgeons have already suspected – that anterior cruciate ligament tears are on the rise among young athletes. The research uncovered that the overall incidence of ACL tears among 6- to -18-year-old patients have increased by an average […]
Causes and Treatments of Hammertoe
A hammertoe is a deformity that causes one of your toe joints to push upwards, rather than lying flat. The condition develops when toe muscles weaken, which puts extra pressure on your toe’s tendons and joints. This excess pressure forces your toe upwards at the joint. Hammertoes are sometimes misdiagnosed as a claw toe. Both […]
College Students With Ankle Instability Are Less Active
School is under way, and that means college campuses are full once again. Last week we shared some tips on how college students can avoid gaining weight by staying active on campus, but now we’ve learned of a related study that can help students stay active. According to new research, college-aged students who suffer from […]
Sprained Toe Diagnosis and Treatment
A sprained toe occurs when you damage or tear the connective tissue in one or more of your toe joints. Damage to any of the following areas can lead to a sprained toe. Ligaments Cartilage Joint Capsule See, each toe in your foot is comprised of three small bones known as phalanges (except for your […]
3 Common Ankle Injuries From Water Skiing
With summer in full swing, people are heading out to the lakes in record numbers. We’ve already covered some of the more common foot-related injuries at the beach, but today, we take a look at some foot injuries that occur on the water – more specifically when you’re being pulled behind the boat on water […]
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