Last week, we explored the signs and symptoms of common foot fractures. Today, we’ll explain the treatment options associated with a fracture, and we’ll look at the standard rehabilitation procedure. Non-surgical treatment We briefly touched on the non-surgical treatment options in last week’s post. The most common method for patients who opt to forgo surgery […]
Diagnosis and Treatment of Concussions in Sports
Although an ankle or foot injury can keep you on the sidelines for months, a brain injury can impact a person’s life years after they’ve stopped playing sports. There has been ample evidence that a concussion during the adolescent years can severely impact healthy brain development, so certain protocols should always be followed when participating […]
Flatfeet in Children
It is not uncommon for many children to have flat feet during the course of their development. Some children will naturally develop a foot arch as their body continues to grow, while others will live pain free if their feet remain flat. Oftentimes parents consult orthopedic specialists if they feel that their child’s feet aren’t […]
Steven Schwaitzberg: A Universal Translator for Surgeons
Note: This is a guest blog by Bowei “Lulu” Song As a pre-med student majoring in Biochemistry and Psychology at the University of Minnesota, College of Biological Sciences, it is a dream of mine to become a surgeon. My passion for surgery was truly ignited when my mentor, Dr. Silverman, first brought me into the […]
5 Simple Ways to Schedule a Doctor’s Appointment
In the past, we’ve shown you how to prepare your house for surgery and how to keep the surgeon away, but today we want to highlight the simplest ways to schedule a doctor’s visit: 1) Check out the website –It’s always a good idea to check out your doctor’s website before calling to set up […]
