What is Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Foot and Ankle and for Bunions?
Explanation of the minimally invasive surgery techniques for bunions.
May 1st, 2023
Blog Articles
What are the Surgical Options for a Flatfoot?
Sometimes flatfeet require surgery. Here's what to expect from the different surgical options for flatfoot.
Nov 1st, 2023
What To Expect After Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
An overview of minimally invasive surgery techniques for bunion surgery.
Oct 15th, 2023
My Heel Hurts! How Do You Treat Plantar Fasciitis?
Several nonsurgical treatments for plantar fasciitis to ease symptoms.
Sep 15th, 2023
What are the Surgical Treatments for a Jones Fracture?
We discuss the surgical methods for treating a 5th metatarsal fracture, also known as a Jones fracture.
Sep 1st, 2023
When Do I Need Surgery For Achilles Tendonitis?
Surgery is a last resort for Achilles tendonitis, but is sometimes needed. We discuss surgical options.
Aug 15th, 2023
Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
An explanation of minimally invasive surgery for bunions.
Jul 15th, 2023
What are Treatments for a 5th Metatarsal Fracture (Jones Fracture)?
Discussion of when a Jones fracture needs surgery, as well as the nonsurgical treatments for Jones fracture.
Jul 1st, 2023
Can You Treat Achilles Tendonitis Without Surgery?
Discussion of nonsurgical treatments for Achilles tendonitis.
Jun 15th, 2023
What is a Flatfoot?
Explanation of the flatfoot deformity: anatomy, symptoms, and potential problems.
Jun 1st, 2023
Plantar Fasciitis: The Achilles Heel of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Explanation of plantar fasciitis: causes, symptoms, and diagnosis.
May 15th, 2023
I Twisted My Foot and It Hurts! What is a Jones Fracture?
Overview of Jones fracture, or 5th metatarsal fracture: symptoms and diagnosis.
Apr 15th, 2023
What is Achilles Tendonitis and Why Does It Hurt?
Overview of Achilles tendonitis: causes, symptoms, and diagnosis.
Apr 10th, 2023
Treating Foot Drop: When Should I Consider Surgery?
We discuss reasons for surgery to correct permanent foot drop.
Jun 3rd, 2022
What Is A Total Ankle Replacement?
We discuss the procedure of arthroplasty, plus expectations and risks.
May 20th, 2022
How Do I Treat a Hammertoe?
We discuss surgical and non-surgical treatments for hammertoes.
Mar 15th, 2022
What are the Surgical Treatments for Ankle Arthritis?
We discuss which surgical treatments are available for ankle arthritis to help patients make a decision.
Mar 1st, 2022
What is Foot Drop? How Do You Treat Foot Drop?
The symptoms, causes, and treatments for foot drop.
Feb 15th, 2022
How is Ankle Arthritis Diagnosed and Treated?
We go over the diagnosis and treatment of ankle arthritis.
Feb 1st, 2022
What Should I Expect From Ankle Fracture Surgery and Recovery?
This post answers some common ankle fracture surgery questions, such as what to do beforehand, and what to expect afterwards.
Sep 6th, 2021
Ankle Fracture Treatment: Surgery or No Surgery?
Not all ankle fractures require surgery. This post discusses the non-operative and operative treatments for ankle fractures.
Aug 6th, 2021
What Is An Ankle Fracture?
This blog post gives basic information on the different types of ankle fractures.
Jul 8th, 2021
How Do I Know If I Broke My Ankle?
We discuss symptoms and diagnostic methods of an ankle fracture. Plus, how to tell between a fracture and a sprain.
Jun 8th, 2021
Surgery for Big (Great) Toe Arthritis
We discuss the surgical treatments for hallux rigidus.
May 25th, 2021
Treating Your Big (Great) Toe Arthritis
We discuss nonsurgical treatments for hallux rigidus.
May 11th, 2021
Does Your Big Toe Hurt? It Could Be Arthritis (Hallux Rigidus)
We give an overview of hallux rigidus (big toe arthritis), including symptoms and causes.
Apr 27th, 2021
Achilles Tendon Tears: Fixing a Chronic Tear
Up to 25% of Achilles tendon tears are diagnosed weeks or months after occurring. These 'chronic' tears can be fixed using surgical procedures.
Apr 24th, 2021
Treating Your Achilles Tendon Tear Part II: Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Repair
When you tear your Achilles tendon, there are several ways to heal it. Here are the minimally invasive surgical methods.
Apr 20th, 2021
Recovering from Bunion Surgery
We discuss post-surgery expectations: pain levels, return to walking, and return to exercise.
Apr 16th, 2021
Treating Your Achilles Tendon Tear Part I: Non-surgical Treatments
We discuss the non-surgical treatments available for some Achilles tendon tears.
Apr 12th, 2021
What is Ankle Sprain Surgery?
When does an ankle sprain require surgery? And, what are your options?
Apr 5th, 2021
Bunions: Surgical treatment and Recovery
We discuss when to consider bunion surgery and give general information about the procedure.
Mar 29th, 2021
Achilles Tendon Tears: How Do I Know If I Tore My Achilles?
What usually happens when someone tears their Achilles tendon? And, how do orthopedic surgeons diagnose Achilles tendon tears?
Mar 26th, 2021
What is Chronic Ankle Instability?
If you have continued pain after a severe sprain or series of ankle sprains, you may have chronic lateral ankle instability.
Mar 22nd, 2021
Bunions: Diagnosis and Treatment
This post focuses on nonoperative treatments for bunions.
Mar 20th, 2021
Bunions: What is a Bunion and Why Did I Get One?
We give general information about bunions, aka hallux valgus.
Mar 16th, 2021
What is an Ankle Sprain?
We answer basic questions about ankle sprains:
What are the different types of ankle sprains? How long do they take to heal? And, how are ankle sprains treated?
Feb 26th, 2021
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