Guest Blog by Dr. Andres Masis. Recently, internationally renowned soccer star Adriano Ribeiro, best known for his tenure with world soccer powerhouse Inter Milan, was released from his current club following a second surgery on his Achilles tendon. Club officials accuse Adriano of failing to attend his Physical Therapy appointments and failing to adhere to […]
Derrick Rose’s Injuries All Related According to Orthopedic Surgeon
Last Sunday, Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose rolled his ankle in the second quarter of a game against the Knicks. Rose came back in to finish out Sunday’s game and lead the team to victory, but he’s been benched since. Sunday was Rose’s first game after missing the 12 previous due to a groin injury. […]
Marathon Running After Bunion Surgery
Everyone is different and thus, no two bunion surgeries are exactly alike. Similarly, no two patients will respond to bunion surgery in the exact same manner. The size of the bunion has very little to do with the pain it causes in the foot. Even small bunions can cause a significant amount of pain in the […]
Study Finds Vitamin D Prevents Stress Fractures in Teen Girls
Recent research has shown that vitamin D intake can greatly reduce the risk of stress fractures in teen and preteen girls. Researchers studied over 6,700 girls from the ages of 9 to 15. They documented dairy, calcium, and vitamin D intake as well as the occurrence of stress fractures among the test group. The results […]
5 More Commonly Asked Questions about Foot & Ankle Surgery
Last week, we gave you 5 FAQs about ankle and foot surgery. There is plenty more where those come from. Surgery is a complicated thing and the most successful operations are those in which the patient is well informed. Here are 5 more frequently asked questions about foot and ankle surgery. 1. How long will I […]