One of the biggest things we preach during the preoperative consultation stage is that patients need to have appropriate expectations for the upcoming procedure. We are very skilled at what we do and we’ll do everything in our power to help address your injuries, but know that we do not have a magic wand. Depending […]
Why You Need A Plan To Manage Pain After Surgery
Surgery is a significant trauma on your body, and even if you’re prescribed painkillers to help decrease pain as you recover, you’re still going to be dealing with a range of pain and discomfort as healing runs its course. However, if you set up a pain management plan prior to your operation, you’ll be better […]
Treating and Preventing Achilles Tendon Soreness (Tendinitis)
If you just got done with a long run or you had a basketball tournament over the weekend, you may feel some soreness at the base of your calf or above your heel. This area is home to your Achilles tendon, and it’s the largest tendon in your body. When it is exposed to intense […]
5 Ways To Reduce Swelling After Foot Or Ankle Surgery
Swelling is a natural response from the body in the wake of trauma or injury, and although surgery is a corrective procedure, it’s still a traumatic experience for your body. Because of this, you can expect to deal with some swelling following a corrective procedure. Swelling helps to bring white blood cells to the area […]
Tendon Transfer Could Help Treat Foot Drop
Medical experts are always looking for new and improved ways to treat complex foot conditions, and it appears they may have found a better way of tackling Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a condition that can lead to the troublesome condition foot drop. The study examined how tendon transfer surgery could help prevent the onset of foot drop […]
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