For many people, the first point of contact with each step they take is their heel. Our heels handle an immense amount of strain each and every day, and while the act of walking is unlikely to overload them, if you fall from a great height or are involved in a car crash, oftentimes it’s […]
Heels Hurting After Falling Or Jumping – Your Treatment Options
One of if not the most common question we get in the comments section goes something like this – “Hey Dr. Silverman, the other day I jumped off a deck/fell off a ladder and landed hard on my feet. My heels were the first thing to hit the ground, and now I’m in pain with […]
Refuting a Study Condemning Surgery for Heel Fractures
Last month, Reuters published an article comparing the outcome of surgery versus non-operative care when it comes to heel bone fractures. In their article, researchers claim “surgery by open reduction and internal fixation in patients with typical fractures of the heel bone didn’t improve outcome compared with non-operative care.” They went on to chastise operative […]
Calcaneal Fracture: Signs, Symptoms and Prevention
Calcaneal injuries are one of the most common fractures orthopedic surgeons have to deal with on a regular basis, but they’re not always easy to manage. In fact, the calcaneus, commonly referred to as the heel bone, is the most frequently injured bone in a person’s foot. Just like there’s no wrong way to eat […]