The metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint is where the first long bone in your foot connects with the first bone in your toe. Ligaments, fibrous tissues, tendons and two tiny bones called sesamoids help to support the MTP joint and form what’s known as the plantar complex. Trauma to the plantar complex can damage or tear the […]
When Bunion Correction Goes Wrong – Hallux Varus
We’ve written a lot about the condition hallux valgus in the past, which is the medical term for a bunion, but we haven’t really talked about its lesser known counterpart hallux varus. Oftentimes hallux varus can develop as a result of a failed attempt to correct hallux valgus, but not always. In today’s blog, we […]
Medieval Skeletons Help Us Understand The History Of Bunions
Bunions are an incredibly common foot condition. More than 100 million Americans have a bunion, making it one of the most common foot conditions in the US and throughout the world. And while a number of factors may be leading to an uptick in bunion onset, an analysis of medieval skeletons suggests that bunions were […]
SubioMed Orthotics Helping Patients Put Their Best Foot Forward
One type of treatment that we sometimes recommend for patients dealing with a variety of foot conditions is an orthotic insert. These inserts help to protect our feet from the forces they experience with every step we take, but as you might imagine, not all orthotics are the same. A local company is working hard […]
ChatGPT Making Waves In The Medical Community
If you’ve been keeping up with the world of artificial intelligence, you’re probably somewhat familiar with ChatGPT. ChatGPT is a natural language processing tool driven by artificial intelligence that can produce text-based information. You can ask the chatbot a question and it will quickly send back an answer based on information it has sourced from […]
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