Calcaneal injuries are challenging fractures for orthopedic surgeons to manage. The calcaneus, otherwise known as the heel bone, is the most commonly injured bone in the foot. This bone is usually fractured by falling from a high point and landing on the heel. I hear many stories of how patients injure their calcaneus. Here are some of the […]
Average BMI of Obese Patients Does Not Decrease After Ankle Surgery
A new study has found that, on average, the BMI (Body Mass Index) of patients does not decrease following ankle reconstruction surgery. The study examined the BMIs of 150 overweight or obese patients who had successful ankle fusion or replacements. Researchers found no significant change in BMI 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after […]
The Dangers of Acute Compartment Syndrome
Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS) is one of the few true emergencies in Orthopedic Surgery. ACS is usually caused by trauma such as fractures or crush injuries. It involves excessive pressure within a muscular compartment. Normal resting muscle pressure is 12-20 mmHg. In compartment syndrome, the pressure rises to over 30mmHg and squeezes off the blood […]
Can Bunion Surgery Help You Lose Weight?
TV chef Nigella Lawson recently lost a lot of weight, which she attributes to her recent bunion correction surgery. According to Lawson, following the bunion surgery it was too painful for her to walk to the fridge. As a result she had to ask people to go to the fridge to get food for her, […]
24-year-old Aimee Copeland Battling “Flesh Eating Bacteria” – Necrotizing Fasciitis
Aimee Copeland, a 24-year-old grad student, is currently in the hospital battling deadly flesh-eating bacteria called necrotizing fasciitis. A few weeks ago, Copeland cut open her leg after falling off a homemade zipline. The wound was initially closed with 22 staples, but grew worse and worse until Copeland had to be hospitalized. She was soon […]
