Are you dealing with swollen ankles on a regular basis? Sometimes this is due to an underlying health condition like diabetes, while other times we simply become more prone to swelling due to age and lifestyle habits. Treating swelling is pretty simple if you work to understand the root cause and make some necessary changes […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Your Ankles
Rheumatoid arthritis is a degenerative condition that can cause problems in your joints. It typically beings in smaller joints, like in your fingers or toes, and then it can progress to larger joints, like your ankles. But how does this condition affect your ankles, and how can it be best treated? We answer those questions […]
Concerning Stats On Opioid Use After Foot Surgery
Two new studies presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society annual meeting in Boston found some concerning statistics when examining opioid use after routine ankle surgery. The findings suggest that more people are continuing to use opioids after therapeutic management for pain had concluded. According to researchers, chronic opioid use is “a major […]
What To Do If Your Toenail Is Falling Off
If you’ve suffered trauma to your big toe, there’s a chance that the nail bed might become loose immediately or a ways down the road. Should you help remove the broken toenail, or should you leave it on to help protect against dirt and germs? We explain what you should do if your toenail is […]
Gout Linked To Increased Risk Of Cardiovascular Event
As we mentioned a while back on the blog, gout is associated with an increased risk of developing arterial fibrillation, or A-fib. However, that’s not the only way in which gout may affect your heart. New research out of Duke University found that the inflammatory joint condition may by linked to an increased risk of […]
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