Guest Blog by Tom Schwab, founder of GoodbyeCrutches. Follow Tom on twitter at @TMSchwab. No one goes out with open toed shoes after Labor Day, so who would go out with exposed toes in the middle of winter? If you are recovering in a cast after an injury or surgery, you may be wondering this as […]
Lisfranc injuries continue to plague NFL players
This NFL season has been one of the more entertaining years in recent memory, but it might soon be remembered for the rash of Lisfranc injuries suffered by some of its stars. Over the course of the season, some big names have been sidelined because of Lisfranc injuries. Santonio Holmes, Cedric Benson, and Ryan Kalil […]
Griffin suffers Grade 1 LCL sprain
Robert Griffin III returned to the practice field Wednesday only three days after suffering a Grade 1 LCL sprain during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win over the Ravens. Griffin suffered the injury after he was hit by Haloti Ngata at the end of a run. Griffin spun awkwardly as he was hit and his […]
Following your Dr.’s Post-Op Instructions is Essential to Successful Recovery
Recent research suggests that patient adherence to post-operative instructions from their doctor may be the best way to reduce complications after surgery. The study was conducted by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. They found that patients who did not follow their doctor’s post-op instructions were 3.66 times as likely to experience delayed […]
The Pros & Cons of Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Surgery
Achilles tendon injuries are common among athletes who put a lot of stress on their legs and feet, and there are different ways to treat an Achilles injury once it occurs. In certain circumstances, doctors can perform a minimally invasive surgery that gives the patient a faster recovery time, but the procedure also has some […]
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