There are a number of small bones in your feet and ankles, and any one of them can fracture if they are subjected to enough stress or repetitive force. Sometimes, it’s very easy to know that you’ve broken a bone in your foot, while other times it’s not so clear. But given the fact that […]
Open Toe Joint Dislocation: The Jon Jones Case
Below is an updated version of the story. It was first thought that Jones suffered an open toe fracture, but it appears that the injury was an open toe joint dislocation. Dr. Silverman has provided new comments. Jon Jones defended his light heavyweight title for the fifth time on Saturday despite suffering an open toe […]
Foot Fractures from Direct Blows: The Travis d’Arnaud case
The New York Mets will be without the services of prospect Travis d’Arnaud for up to eight weeks after the catcher took a foul ball off his foot. The impact resulted in a fractured bone in his left foot. “He’s in a boot,” said manager Terry Collins. “They want him to do as little as […]
Hospitals Can Save Time and Money, Researchers Say
A new study revealed that post-splinting radiographs of non-displaced fractures do not demonstrate changes in fracture alignment; they merely add to emergency room wait times and cost health care facilities millions of dollars each year. Researchers were granted permission to examine orthopaedic consultations in a trauma center for nearly two years. They initially believed that […]