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 […]
New Study Finds Forefoot Running Can Help Alleviate CECS & Leg Pain
Recent research has shown that forefoot running alleviate pain associated with CECS (Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome). The study tested the running patterns of ten people who suffered from CECS. Each person struck with their hindfoot and each reported pain in their legs that got worse while running. As the patients trained to change their gait […]
Turf Toe vs. Hallux Rigidus
Turf Toe is a sprain to the large joint of the big toe. This most commonly happens when the big toe over-extends. Turf toe is divided into three different grades depending on the severity of the sprain: I – a mild sprain II – a severe sprain III – a toe dislocation Mild to moderate […]
5 Commonly Asked Questions about Ankle & Foot Surgery
Surgery is a scary thing. Being informed about the process can help alleviate anxiety and put your mind at ease before and after going into the operating room. Here are 5 commonly asked questions about foot and ankle surgery. 1. When will my wound heal, or when will my stitches be removed? Ankle and foot […]
5 Reasons Knee Walkers Are Better than Crutches
Note: This is a guest blog by Tom Schwab, founder of Goodbye Crutches. To better understand what our customers who are recovering from surgery experience on a daily basis, we recently had “crutch day.” On Monday morning everyone was given a pair of crutches to use for the entire day. While we had a lot […]
