The vast majority of orthopedic specialists are going to first attempt to help patients overcome their foot or ankle issue with conservative means. Surgery may be an incredibly effective option for the issue the patient is dealing with, but it’s unlikely to be the first line of defense. It’s more commonly viewed as a last […]
Big Toe Osteoarthritis Surgery Better For Pain Management Than Watchful Waiting
When it comes to a number of slow-moving conditions tied to aging or natural degeneration, watchful waiting is sometimes all that is recommended. The problem may not be symptomatic yet, or it may not seem to warrant a surgical correction at this time, so little is done for the problem. Unfortunately, watchful waiting may not […]
The Importance Of Vitamin C After Your Foot Or Ankle Surgery
Improving your nutritional intake before surgery and during your recovery period is essential if you want to give your body the best chance at making a full recovery after your operation. And while getting a wide variety of essential nutrients is important, one of the best substances for your recovering body is Vitamin C. Found […]
Why Does My Fourth Toe Hurt?
The following is the fourth installment of our five-part series on why each of your toes may be in pain. You can learn more about why your big toe, second toe and third toe hurt by clicking the links to the blogs. Below, we take a closer look at what might be causing pain in […]
Could Loneliness Be Driving Your Delayed Wound Healing?
In a fascinating bit of research, medical experts suggest that loneliness may actually contribute to delayed healing in patients with chronic leg and foot wounds. The research into the social side of wound recovery began when Teresa Kelechi, Ph. D., associate dean for research at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing and […]
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