Protecting Surgical Healing After Ankle and Tibia FracturesAfter ankle or distal tibia surgery, preventing wound complications is essential for proper recovery. Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, or NPWT, has been shown to significantly lower the risk of...
Common Causes of GoutGout is a form of arthritis that often affects the feet, especially the big toe joint, where it can cause sudden and intense pain. Attacks of gout occur when uric acid builds up in the bloodstream and forms sharp crystals that settle in the joints...
Why Do Hammertoes Develop?Usually, toes point forward. When one of your toes (usually the 2nd or 3rd toe) bends downward, hammertoe is present. There are many reasons you may develop a hammertoe, such as having bunions, certain injuries, high arches, or you may have a...
Arthritis Can Cause Pain in the Feet and Ankles If you are suffering from tenderness, pain, or stiffness in the joints of your feet or ankles, call us to schedule an appointment.
Causes of Toe PainToe pain can arise from several common conditions that affect comfort and mobility. Bunions occur when the joint at the base of the big toe becomes enlarged and at the top of the toe leans toward the smaller toes, resulting in soreness and swelling....
Achilles Tendonitis in Ballet DancersAchilles tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, often caused by overuse or repetitive strain. Symptoms include pain along the back of the heel, swelling, stiffness, and discomfort...
