Ankle Fractures
A broken ankle is also known as an ankle fracture. This means that one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint are broken. A fractured ankle can range from: Although ankle fractures can occur in people of all ages, they typically happen more often in adults; in fact, they are the […]
Ankle Arthritis
Arthritis of the Ankle Ankle arthritis occurs when there is a breakdown of cartilage in the ankle joint. It can result from a variety of causes, including trauma (such as a car accident), autoimmune diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis) or infection. In most cases, ankle arthritis is due to the degeneration of the cartilage from […]
Foot Fractures
What is a foot fracture? Each foot is made up of 26 bones that work together to support the body’s weight and perform many everyday movements. When you fall or experience any traumatic injury involving the foot, you are susceptible to fracturing, or breaking, one or more of the bones in the foot. Foot fractures […]
Foot Deformity
Foot deformities. In its normal form, the structure of the human foot allows us to walk in an upright position. Our feet consist of bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, which also keep everything in place. This makes them stable and strong, while at the same time being flexible and adaptable. Feet can become deformed […]
Sports Injury
The term “sports injury” refers to the kinds of injuries that most commonly occur during sports or exercise, but they are not limited to athletes. Factory workers get tennis elbow, painters get shoulder injuries, and gardeners develop tendinitis, even though they may not participate in sports. Ultimately, however, “sports injuries” refers to those that occur […]
Hip Resurfacing
Hip Resurfacing Patients with advanced arthritis of the hip may be candidates for either traditional total hip replacement (arthroplasty) or hip resurfacing (hip resurfacing arthroplasty). Each of these procedures is a type of hip replacement, but there are important differences. Your orthopaedic surgeon will talk with you about the different procedures and which operation would be best […]
Joint Arthritis
Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are common conditions that cause pain, swelling, and limited movement. They affect joints and connective tissues around the body. Millions of people in the U.S. have some form of arthritis. Arthritis means redness and swelling (inflammation) of a joint. A joint is where 2 or more bones meet. There are […]
Bone Fractures
What is a foot fracture? Each foot is made up of 26 bones that work together to support the body’s weight and perform many everyday movements. When you fall or experience any traumatic injury involving the foot, you are susceptible to fracturing, or breaking, one or more of the bones in the foot. Foot fractures […]