A new study published in Foot & Ankle International suggests that advancements in three-dimensional printing have allowed surgeons to use custom-made implants for difficult or unique foot and ankle surgeries. The advancement in 3D technology means patients now have a new avenue to treat lower extremity pain and deformities. For their analysis, researchers at Duke University’s […]
Causes and Treatments For Pain Behind The Knee
Pain behind your knee, also known as posterior knee pain, is one of the most common types of knee discomfort people face on a regular basis. Posterior knee pain can affect athletes, runners, elderly individuals and anyone in between. Figuring out what’s causing the pain is key, because without a correct diagnosis, you’re not going […]
Concerning Stats On Opioid Use After Foot Surgery
Two new studies presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society annual meeting in Boston found some concerning statistics when examining opioid use after routine ankle surgery. The findings suggest that more people are continuing to use opioids after therapeutic management for pain had concluded. According to researchers, chronic opioid use is “a major […]
Why Does My Ankle Lock Up?
Does your ankle randomly lock up once in a while, causing pain and stiffness in the area? The problem may be more common than you think. Oftentimes when an ankle catches or “locks up,” the individual is dealing with what’s known as an osteochondral lesion. Below, we explain what’s going on in your ankle when […]
Factors Driving Hospital Readmission After Ankle Surgery
If you need to have an operation performed, you hope that once you’re discharged from the hospital, you don’t have to go back. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality for some people who suffer complications or require additional treatment. Recently, researchers took a closer look at what factors drove hospital readmission and total cost after ankle […]
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