Ankle sprains fell tens of thousands of Americans each and every day, and oftentimes these injuries occur during athletic competition. Because of this, athletes are always looking for ways to help protect their feet from painful sprains. Many assume that an athletic shoe with a higher top will provide additional support to their ankle complex, […]
Did Freak Achilles Injury Change The Outcome Of The Super Bowl?
Millions of people tuned in to watch the Kansas City Chiefs come from behind to defeat the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl last night, but it was what happened during a commercial break that may have made it easier for the Chiefs to complete their comeback. Coming back from commercial break, replays showed […]
Treating Ski Boot Top Fractures
Winter in Minnesota provides us with some opportunities that others in some warmer parts of the US don’t get. We can go ice skating, sledding, snowboarding and skiing, and while these seasonal activities can be a blast, they also send thousands to the emergency room each year. One high-energy injury that we see every once […]
Can A Torn ACL Heal Without Surgery?
An ACL tear can be a devastating injury for an athlete, oftentimes knocking them out of competition for 9-12 months. The standard course of treatment involves surgically addressing and strengthening to torn ligament, but recent research has pondered whether the ACL can heal on its own without surgery. Of course, this isn’t the first time […]
What Are Some Alternatives To Ankle Ligament Surgery?
If you have a significant ankle sprain or have been bothered by loose ankle ligaments, you may be able to get back to full strength with the help of a minimally invasive corrective procedure. Surgery can be a great way to artificially strengthen injured ankle ligaments, but odds are it won’t be your first course […]
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