If you work in the medical community or watch enough network television, odds are you’ve heard the term “high-risk patient.” These patients are considered the most likely to suffer an aggravation, complication, or other serious medical condition. You might assume a high-risk patient is someone who is old, overweight, and inactive, and while all those […]
Are Today’s Surgeons Less Prepared Than Past Generations?
As we noted when we broke down seven pros and cons of surgeon work-hour restrictions, the biggest question that came out of the new guidelines was, “Is it better to have a well-rested surgeon, or a well-trained one?” According to new research by The Annals of Surgery, young doctors are much more likely to be […]
Surgery is Best Option After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Surgical procedures to correct Achilles tendon ruptures resulted in a significant reduction in the likelihood of re-rupture compared to non-operative treatment, according to a study conducted by researchers at The State University of New York at Buffalo. For their study, researchers analyzed multiple databases to discover how many patients suffered a re-rupture of their Achilles […]
Showering After Surgery Not Linked to Increased Infection Rates
Although it may sound obvious, a new study found that showering or bathing after ankle surgery but before having your sutures removed has not been linked to an increased likelihood of developing a foot infection. The study was conducted to determine if a patient was at a greater risk to develop an infection if they […]
Five Leg Injuries to Monitor as the NFL Season Approaches
Ankle and leg injuries are some of the most common injuries in sports, meaning it’s no surprise that we’ve assessed and diagnosed countless sports injuries right here on our blog. Football is a big sport for lower body injuries, as players are continually getting tackled at awkward angles. Now that training camp is underway, we […]
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