Washington Redskins receiver Pierre Garcon was plagued by a nagging foot injury throughout the 2012 season, but he has decided to forgo offseason surgery as doctors have determined that his plantar plate should heal with adequate rest. Garcon originally felt pain in his right foot during training camp, but he played through it. The injury […]
10 Medical Errors that Shaped the Standard of Care, Part 1
Much like you and me, doctors aren’t perfect. We love to believe that the people operating on our bodies never make mistakes, but that’s not the case. Although mistakes are made, sometimes they shift the medical landscape and save countless lives down the road. Below we examine five medical mishaps that changed the standard of care for […]
Botox May Help Alleviate Foot Pain
A new study out of Mexico found that Botox injections helped treat foot aliments like plantar fasciitis better than common steroids. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the connective tissues on the bottom of the feet become inflamed. The injury is common for people that put a lot of stress on their feet, like runners or overweight […]
Griffin May Have ACL Injury
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III left Sunday’s playoff game against the Seahawks after aggravating his previous knee injury, and doctors fear he may have injured his anterior cruciate ligament. Griffin was injured midway through the fourth quarter of the 24-14 loss after he tried to recover a fumbled snap. His leg, which was already in […]
Study May Change Rehab Procedure for Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients
A study of 30 patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty surgery may elicit changes in rehabilitation schedules post-operatively. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is usually associated with moderate to severe local inflammatory reactions, which can lead to constant pain for up to one year following surgery. Different methods have been tested to reduce post-op inflammatory reactions, […]
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