An Oklahoma man whose workers’ compensation claim was denied had the ruling vacated after the Oklahoma Court of Civic Appeals ruled that his injury occurred before the state raised the burden of proof associated with compensation claims. Court documents revealed that Charles Prince injured his right foot in November 2008 while he was working for […]
Accessory Navicular Removal Surgical Process
An accessory navicular is defined as an extra bone in the foot, and oftentimes it causes moderate to severe discomfort. Depending on the severity, your doctor may recommend a non-surgical treatment to alleviate the pain, or surgery if treatment doesn’t decrease symptoms. Here is an explanation of the surgical process for Accessory Navicular Removal. Pre-surgical Care Follow […]
Top 5 Foot Problems that High Heels Make Worse
Not all foot pain is the result of the shoes you wear, and not all problems are fixed with bigger shoes. Just because your feet hurt in heels doesn’t mean you are going to stop wearing them. What is important is to understand if the shoe is causing the problem, aggravating it, or merely unmasking […]
Joint Injuries in Athletes
Guest blog by Elizabeth Carrollton, a medical writer for Drugwatch.com Joint injuries are a very common problem in athletes, especially in weight-bearing joints. Sprains and strains are common in knees and ankles, while hips are more prone to overuse injuries, like bursitis and tendinitis, as well as muscle strain and stress fractures. All of these […]
MN Viking Percy Harvin Sprains Ankle – Dr. Silverman Discusses
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin suffered a severely sprained ankle during Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks and is in jeopardy of missing the team’s upcoming game against NFC North rival Detroit. Harvin hurt himself on a rushing attempt late in the third quarter of Sunday’s game, but continued to play through the injury. Harvin […]
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