Day after day, your feet support your weight and make movement possible. Despite their importance in everyday life, it’s easy to overlook your foot health. Even when experiencing pain, how often have you just put your feet up to rest rather than visit a foot doctor? If you experience foot pain, it’s Read More
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How an MRI Machine Works for Orthopedics
An MRI is commonly used by doctors to examine an injury and get a good look at bones and soft tissues. An X-ray produces good images of bones, but for a comprehensive view of an injury, including possible tears and damage to nerves, muscles, cartilage, and ligaments, a doctor may order an Read More
Maintaining Healthy and Active Knees
Exercise is one of the most effective ways to keep our knees healthy and strong. However, it's vital to strike a healthy balance as you strengthen the knees through physical activity. Exercising without proper preparation risks damaging the muscles, tissues, and ligaments in your knee. At the same Read More
Do I Need A Podiatrist Or An Orthopedist?
It’s not unusual to get diseases or suffer injuries in your feet or ankles. After all, they experience a lot of stress, especially if you have an active lifestyle. So, who do you go to for help with foot and ankle problems: a podiatrist or an orthopedist? Both medical specializations can deal Read More
How to Prepare for Your First Podiatry Office Visit
If you’ve finally made an appointment to see a podiatrist, congratulations! You are now one step closer to receiving individualized medical advice and treatment from a foot doctor. This specialist knows how to conduct an efficient assessment of your feet and will recommend a solution that works for Read More
Tips on How to Find the Best Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgeons
A reverse shoulder replacement is a surgery that changes the mechanics of your shoulder. It switches the position of the ball and socket parts of the shoulder to improve your range of motion and strength. Patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears or severe arthritis are good candidates for this Read More
What Conditions Does a Foot and Ankle Doctor Treat?
Your feet and ankles experience daily strain. Fortunately, they're built to endure a lot of stress. However, this doesn't mean they're indestructible. Your feet and ankles can sustain injuries or develop conditions, especially if you engage in a lot of physical activities, are overweight, or if you Read More
Treatment Options for Plantar Fasciitis
Are you experiencing stabbing foot pain that usually gets worse after prolonged activity or rest? Is your heel swollen and tender? You could be having plantar fasciitis—an overuse injury caused by a repetitive strain to your plantar fascia, the bowstring-like band of connective tissue that attaches Read More
Foot Doctor: Diagnosing and Treating Gout
Gout is a common type of inflammatory arthritis that can affect adults of all ages—even those in their 20s and 30s. It is characterized by sudden episodes of debilitating joint pain and swelling (gout flares), which can last for days or weeks. The condition is caused by the buildup of urate crystals Read More
Partial Knee Replacement Surgery Journey
A partial knee replacement involves replacing damaged bone and cartilage on the inside, outer part, or front of the knee joint with artificial parts. Since the surgery aims to replace damage in just one part of the knee, the range of motion is preserved and recovery tends to be quicker. A partial Read More
