Broken ankles are a very serious injury which, if not properly treated, can lead to continuous pain and an inability to walk.
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A stress fracture results from repeated injury to a bone that occurs slowly over a long period. Learning the risk factors and symptoms of stress fractures is important for protecting foot health.
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September is National Falls Prevention Month. Here are some suggestions to help you prevent the falls that can lead to injury.
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Some orthotics are firm and designed to provide support; others are soft and intended for cushioning. Podiatrists use orthotics to treat a variety of conditions, including:
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Anyone can break a toe – men, women, and children of all ages are equally at risk. Most toe fractures are the result of accidents. Common causes include tripping and falling, dropping something on the toe, and athletic injuries.
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Your feet and ankles are among nature’s miracles. Each foot is made of 26 bones and nearly 100 muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other soft tissues, all working together to form the arches and joints that allow you to stand and walk upright without pain.
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If you find yourself recovering from foot and ankle surgery or from a foot and ankle injury, your podiatrist may suggest that you spend a period of time on crutches.
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Ankle sprains are one of the most common reasons that patients visit our podiatry office. These injuries happen easily as the result of a fall or a twist.
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A love fracture is an injury to the calcaneus, the largest bone in your heel.
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Have you ever heard of turf toe? It’s a sprain of the big toe joint that commonly occurs from sports activities.
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