A new biomedical polymer implant that mimics the characteristics of articular cartilage could help relieve pain from toe arthritis. According to medical experts, the Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant (SCI) is designed to help patients who are dealing with painful arthritis at the base of their big toe. Oftentimes the only treatment options are to cope […]
4 Misconceptions About Foot and Ankle Injuries
Your feet are complex structures, so oftentimes there’s more to an injury than meets the eye. This can be problematic, because some trainers and parents try to treat all injuries the same, with rest and ice, but that might not be effective. Today, we clear up four common misconceptions about foot and ankle injuries. Common Foot […]
Returning To Sports After An ACL Injury
An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in your knee is one of the more devastating injuries for any athlete, as you’ll likely need surgery and months of rehab before you can get back in the game. Because ACL injuries often occur during athletic activity or high intensity workouts, it’s no surprise that high school […]
Skin Cancer and Your Feet – What You Should Know
Sandals can be a great way to help your feet breath during the hot summer months, but they can also expose your feet to harmful UV rays. Most people put sunscreen on their face, neck and arms, but oftentimes we forget to get the top of our feet, and that can leave you susceptible to […]
Medical Sensors Could Help Prevent Baseball Injuries
Opening Day for Major League Baseball has arrived! Hopefully your favorite team can stay healthy and challenge for a postseason birth this season. Medical science can’t help your cleanup batter hit a curveball, but it may soon help your best pitcher avoid an injury. According to Dr. Glenn Fleisig, a biomedical engineer at the American […]
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