The word hallux is medical speak for your big toe, so it stands to reason that hallux limitus and hallux rigidus are conditions that affect your big toe. Both conditions affect mobility in the digit, which can cause problems since a healthy big toe typically possesses between 60 and 90 degrees of dorsiflexion. Today, we […]
Trio Of Leg Fractures Sideline NFL Stars
Three prominent young NFL stars saw their seasons come to an end over the holiday weekend after they all suffered devastating leg injuries during their games. We’ll quickly recap all three injuries in this blog: Derek Carr The biggest blow to a team was dealt to the Oakland Raiders, who lost their starting quarterback and […]
Concussions in Kids – Activity Or Long-Term Rest?
Concussions have been a hot topic in the last couple of years as our understanding of both the short- and long-term effects in children has grown immensely. Medical researchers have continued to study concussion severity and recovery protocols in order to ensure patients get the best care, and oftentimes one of the main questions centers […]
Patients Get Worse Care When Doctor Is Burned Out
Across all disciplines, doctor burnout has been associated with decreased quality of patient care and safety, according to a new reports. The comprehensive review suggested that there is a “consistent relationship” between elevated levels of provider burnout and lower levels of both patient treatment quality and overall safety. “Even though the effect sizes were close […]
Dr. Heimlich, Pioneer Of The Heimlich Maneuver, Dies At 96
Dr. Henry Heimlich, the pioneering thoracic surgeon who invented the anti-choking maneuver that has saved countless lives, died over the weekend due to complications form a heart attack he suffered earlier in the week. He was 96 years old. Dr. Heimlich is best known for the maneuver that bears his name, which has saved thousands […]
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