Recent research suggests that patient adherence to post-operative instructions from their doctor may be the best way to reduce complications after surgery. The study was conducted by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. They found that patients who did not follow their doctor’s post-op instructions were 3.66 times as likely to experience delayed […]
Dr. Silverman Examines Andrew Bogut’s Microfracture Surgery
Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut underwent microfracture surgery this offseason, and although the team expected a quick recovery Bogut is still dealing with swelling in his injured ankle. The Warriors originally said that Bogut underwent “minor arthroscopic surgery” in April, but Bogut said he had a more serious microfracture operation. The team expected a […]
The Pros & Cons of Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Surgery
Achilles tendon injuries are common among athletes who put a lot of stress on their legs and feet, and there are different ways to treat an Achilles injury once it occurs. In certain circumstances, doctors can perform a minimally invasive surgery that gives the patient a faster recovery time, but the procedure also has some […]
Cosmetic Foot Surgery on the Rise
More women are resorting to foot surgery to get a comfortable fit inside a pair of high heels. Doctors and foot surgeons are seeing an increase in requests by women for a variety of foot procedures, such as shortening of toes or the removal of the entire pinky toe in order to fit into high […]
Top 5 Foot Problems that High Heels Make Worse
Not all foot pain is the result of the shoes you wear, and not all problems are fixed with bigger shoes. Just because your feet hurt in heels doesn’t mean you are going to stop wearing them. What is important is to understand if the shoe is causing the problem, aggravating it, or merely unmasking […]
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