Pressed in between thrilling March Madness games was the news the Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant would be shut down for the remainder of the year due to a setback with his injured right foot. Durant, who led the NBA in scoring each of the past five seasons, is expected to undergo a bone […]
Ultrasound Used To Treat Plantar Fasciitis
On Wednesday we shared a story of how doctors are recommending that ultrasound imaging be used to diagnose partial and full rotator cuff tears in lieu of MRIs, and now we’ve learned of another study that shows ultrasound can help diagnose and treat plantar fasciitis. Although the small study only involved 65 patients, researchers were […]
Surgical Infections Top List Of Hospital Readmission Reasons
Surgical complications are more likely to land a person back in the hospital than the condition that sent them there in the first place, according to a new report from the American College of Surgeons. The report analyzed the medical records of nearly 500,000 patients who underwent surgery at 346 hospitals nationwide to determine why […]
7 Tips For Recovering After Foot Surgery
You did it. You went under the knife and had a surgeon fix your foot or ankle ailment. Now that the doctor’s job is over, it’s your turn as a patient to put yourself in the best position to fully recover after foot surgery. Today, we share seven tips to aid in your recovery. 1. […]
Knee Surgery Could Increase Arthritis Risk
A new study claims that undergoing surgery to repair a meniscal tear in the knee could increase a person’s risk of developing arthritis. The findings, presented at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting, say that meniscus surgery could contribute to cartilage loss and an elevated risk of developing osteoarthritis in the knee. For […]
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