A heel bruise, aka a stone bruise or a calcaneal fat pad contusion, is caused by excess force directed to the bottom of the heel. How the heel fat pad works This specialized fat pad works much like a mattress as it cushions normal heel strikes and prevents the calcaneus (heel bone) from getting directly […]
Washington Woman Crushed by 3,000 lbs. Boulder, May Lose Foot
A Washington woman is currently being treated for severe crush injuries following a climbing accident in which she was struck by a 3,000 pound boulder. 21-year-old Andrea Haisch was with her family, watching her brother climb an established climbing wall when a large rock detached from the wall and pinned her to the ground. Andrea […]
Hiker Documents Ankle Fracture in Video Diary
A video diary of a 21-year-old Colorado college student detailing her time stranded in the Wyoming mountains with a fractured ankle has gone viral. Watch the video. The star of the video, Lexi DeForest, was hiking with her friend when she attempted to jump across a gorge, fell 8 feet, and fractured her ankle. Her […]
Tips for Healing After Surgery part 1
Guest Blog by Corey Schuler, MS, DC, CNS, LN The best way to heal after surgery is to allow the body to restore balance itself. In truth, nothing can really increase the speed of the healing process. But, it is possible to slow down the body’s ability to heal after surgery. Poor nutrition and a […]
The Pros and Cons of Cosmetic Foot Surgery
Cosmetic foot surgery is somewhat of a touchy subject for a lot of orthopedic surgeons. Is it right to surgically alter an otherwise perfectly functioning foot just so the patient can fit into a pair of high heels? Should the decision simply be left to the person paying the bills? Doing bunion surgery solely to […]
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