Arthroscopy: A Technological Marvel In arthroscopic surgery, a small incision in the skin is made to allow a narrow instrument (arthroscope)—with a light and video camera attached—to be inserted into the ankle. The video from the camera transmits a signal to a large...
Everything You Need to Know About GoutGout, typically found in diabetic patients, is an unusually painful form of arthritis caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the bloodstream. The condition typically strikes the big joint on the big toe. It has also been known...
Strategies to Help Prevent Gout Gout is a type of arthritis caused by buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream. This chemical can build up and crystallize in the joints, particularly the big toe joint, causing sudden and severe joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and...
Gout Pain Can Be ManagedGout is a painful, inflammatory form of arthritis. Those affected will typically feel an intense stiffness in the joints of their feet, particularly in the big toe. Schedule a visit to learn about how gout can be managed and treated.
BunionsA bunion is an enlargement of the base joint of the toe that connects to the foot, often formed from a bony growth or a patch of swollen tissues. It is caused by the inward shifting of the bones in the big toe, toward the other toes of the foot. This shift can...
