We know that our job as a medical care team doesn’t end once the surgery is over. We want to ensure that you have the best recovery possible, and that begins with a comprehensive pain management plan. It’s not as easy as prescribing a heavy painkiller to numb the pain, because opioids can lead to […]
How To Best Recover After Foot Or Ankle Surgery
Whether you’re getting ready for a more in-depth open operation or a minimally invasive debridement surgery, you’re going to have to commit to your rehabilitation once you’re discharged from the surgical center if you want to make the best recovery. But how can you go about ensuring that you’re doing everything to maximize your recovery […]
Ankle Innovation Could Play A Role In Tonight’s National Championship
If the Alabama Crimson Tide win the national championship tonight, they may have a foot and ankle surgeon to thank for it. Both starter Tua Tagovailoa and backup Jalen Hurts played a crucial role in helping Alabama win the national title last year, and the same can be said so far this year, although Tagovailoa […]
Concerning Stats On Opioid Use After Foot Surgery
Two new studies presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society annual meeting in Boston found some concerning statistics when examining opioid use after routine ankle surgery. The findings suggest that more people are continuing to use opioids after therapeutic management for pain had concluded. According to researchers, chronic opioid use is “a major […]
Factors Driving Hospital Readmission After Ankle Surgery
If you need to have an operation performed, you hope that once you’re discharged from the hospital, you don’t have to go back. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality for some people who suffer complications or require additional treatment. Recently, researchers took a closer look at what factors drove hospital readmission and total cost after ankle […]
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