An ACL tear can be a devastating injury for an athlete, oftentimes knocking them out of competition for 9-12 months. The standard course of treatment involves surgically addressing and strengthening to torn ligament, but recent research has pondered whether the ACL can heal on its own without surgery. Of course, this isn’t the first time […]
What Are Some Alternatives To Ankle Ligament Surgery?
If you have a significant ankle sprain or have been bothered by loose ankle ligaments, you may be able to get back to full strength with the help of a minimally invasive corrective procedure. Surgery can be a great way to artificially strengthen injured ankle ligaments, but odds are it won’t be your first course […]
A Foot Surgeon’s Perspective On Aaron Rodgers’ Injury
Tens of millions of people tuned in tonight to see how Aaron Rodgers would fare in a slightly different shade of green, but his debut with the New York Jets lasted a mere four plays before he was carted off with an injury. Rodgers was spun down awkwardly on a sack and took a little […]
Can Soft Hammertoes Be Reversed?
Hammertoes are a foot condition that occur when certain ligaments in our toes get damaged. This causes the ligament to contract, forcing the toe to bend upwards. In the beginning stages, these bent toes may only be unsightly, but that doesn’t mean that you’re immune from uncomfortable symptoms down the road. In fact, when a […]
How To Treat A Dislocated Toe
A dislocated toe happens when a there is a complete separation of the bones in a joint, and the soft tissues and ligaments that hold the joint together are dislodged from their normal location. A dislocation can occur in conjunction with a fracture, or a dislocation can happen on its own, and a toe can […]
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