A reader recently sent me the following question when discussing calcaneus fractures and treatment. “Dr. Silverman, I had calcaneus fracture 5 months ago and my heel is somewhat deformed. In your opinion, how long should I wait to do the reconstruction operation or arthrodesis?” With so much pressure exerted on our heels on a daily basis, […]
Preventing Blisters While Running: Does Taping Work?
Runners and marathoners are always looking for ways to keep their feet in pristine shape, and blisters are often one of the more common issues that develop in regular runners. Some try to mitigate their risk of blisters by taping certain areas of their foot, but is that technique effective? According to an interesting study […]
Refuting a Study Condemning Surgery for Heel Fractures
Last month, Reuters published an article comparing the outcome of surgery versus non-operative care when it comes to heel bone fractures. In their article, researchers claim “surgery by open reduction and internal fixation in patients with typical fractures of the heel bone didn’t improve outcome compared with non-operative care.” They went on to chastise operative […]
Foot Ulcers Extremely Costly For Diabetic Patients
Diabetic foot ulcers double care costs per patient compared to diabetic patients without ulcers, according to a new study published in the March issue of Diabetes Care. Researchers noted that diabetic ulcer care adds around $9 billion to $13 billion in yearly diabetic care expenses for patients in the U.S. They noted that the added […]
Flawed Army Study Promotes Poor Running Techniques
Members of the United States army display courage, bravery and strength on a daily basis, but they may want to leave the scientific running studies to individuals who can better control all the variables. According to findings presented at the American College of Sports Medicine, Maj. Bradley Warr suggested that there was no statistical differences […]