Since your feet are comprised of a number of different small bones, they can fracture in multiple places or at odd angles when exposed to acute trauma. Sometimes the best way to ensure that these bones and joints heal correctly is by inserting plates, screws or other hardware. Some of these pieces stay in your […]
Foot Surgery For Individuals With MD Foot Deformities
August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Month, so today we want to talk a little about foot surgeries on individuals affected by muscular dystrophy – a form of SMA. Interestingly, a recent study found that treatment options and surgical techniques for foot deformities in individuals with SMA vary significantly. Is that because each case is so […]
Will My Bunion Come Back?
One of the most common questions we field when it comes to foot and ankle surgery is “What is the likelihood of my problem coming back?” It’s a fair question, and unfortunately we can never really give a straightforward answer because it depends on a number of factors, like what problem you had treated, how […]
Ankle Surgery and Avoiding Opioid Abuse
When it comes to treating patients, most doctors have two main goals. The first is to reduce pain and discomfort, and the second is to get the patient a treatment plan that puts them back on the road to recovery. We’ve developed effective treatment plans for nearly every foot and ankle condition, but we have […]
What Is OCD of the Ankle?
When you hear the initials OCD, you probably assume we’re talking about obsessive compulsive disorder, but there’s another OCD that affects your ankles and feet. We’re talking about osteochondritis dissecans, and it’s a problem that leads to pain and stiffness in your ankle joint. Today, we explain what causes the condition, and what can be […]
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