If you’ve been told that you need surgery, you probably have a number of different thoughts running through your head. That’s completely normal, but it’s also important that you take a deep breath and mentally prepare for the road ahead. Knowing how to navigate the surgical process can help ensure you experience the best results. […]
How To Best Recover After Foot Or Ankle Surgery
Whether you’re getting ready for a more in-depth open operation or a minimally invasive debridement surgery, you’re going to have to commit to your rehabilitation once you’re discharged from the surgical center if you want to make the best recovery. But how can you go about ensuring that you’re doing everything to maximize your recovery […]
New Bioabsorbable Foot and Ankle Implant Receives FDA Clearance
A new bioabsorbable orthopedic fixation implant received FDA 501(k) clearance yesterday, and it could be a gamechanger for both patients and surgeons. Ossio, the parent company behind the device, says it expects their Ossiofiber bone pins to be launched in the United States in the second quarter of this year. The fixation device is made […]
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 […]
The Importance Of De-stressing Before Foot Surgery
Stress and anxiety are no fun, but sometimes they can be hard to prevent before a serious life event like a surgery. However, new research shows that de-stressing before surgery not only makes you feel in a better state of mind, but it can actually have real world benefits for the success of your surgery. […]