What Is a Tarsal Coalition? A tarsal coalition is an abnormal connection that develops between two bones in the back of the foot (the tarsal bones). This abnormal connection, which can be composed of bone, cartilage or fibrous tissue, may lead to limited motion and pain i...
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1/10/2018 1:57:43 PM
There’s been recent news coverage of “COVID toes” claiming certain rash or skin conditions can be linked to COVID-19. While we are still monitoring the correlation to the disease, foot and ankle surgeons do note that many viral conditions or other ailments can manifest in ...
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4/21/2020 6:16:29 PM
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for strong bones. Inadequate vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis, increased risk of falls, fractures and bone and muscle pain. In the foot and ankle, stress fractures of the metatarsal bones and ankle may be seen in those with vitam...
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11/8/2017 2:46:51 PM
High Heels Fuel Foot Pain for Female Runners Runners often cite the wide array of health benefits—physical, mental and emotional—as their motivation to keep logging the miles. But like any strenuous physical activity, running can also lead to overuse injuries. One of those i...
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11/9/2016 11:25:33 AM
Keep Your Feet Safe at the Gym in the New Year Don’t let foot injuries keep you from your fitness resolutions. ( View Full-Size Version ) In the New Year, don't forget to keep your feet in tip-top shape while following through with your resolutions to get...
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11/9/2016 2:16:10 PM
Office Safety Foot and ankle surgeons take patient safety seriously, especially during this unprecedented time with the COVID-19 crisis. This infographic shows exactly what foot and ankle surgeons are doing to keep their staff and patients safe during in-office appointments....
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6/26/2020 12:30:57 PM
Don't Let Bunions Become a Pain How to Avoid Running Injuries Travel Trips for Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis Watch Out for Heel Pain
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6/30/2022 12:27:33 PM
For Those Living with Diabetes, Treatment with Stem Cells May Avert Amputation Data presentation shows stem cell therapy supports faster recovery, fewer infections in diabetics. According to data presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Conference of the American Colleg...
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11/8/2016 12:51:53 PM
Avoid Risks of Summer Heat to Diabetic Feet American college of foot and ankle surgeons offers tips for patients living with diabetes to prevent disease complications. As public health officials nationwide take precautions to help senior citizens endure the sizzling su...
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11/6/2017 1:00:23 PM
Protect Your Feet from the Sun Low awareness, late diagnosis hamper survival rate. The members of the American College Foot and Ankle Surgeons warn that melanoma is the most common malignancy on the foot or ankle and more likely to be misdiagnosed than melanoma on any...
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3/15/2017 10:46:22 AM
Foot & Ankle Surgeons Examine Latest Heel Pain Treatments Early attention key to avoiding aggressive surgical options Imagine getting out of bed every morning and feeling a temporary pain shoot through your heel. For many people, this is an everyday occurrence. Heel pain, a...
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2/21/2019 4:25:22 PM
Celebrate the New Year with Strong Feet 'Tis the Season for a Mid-Year Foot Check Staying Active for Winter Activities Cold Weather Tips for Diabetic Feet
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1/11/2022 1:00:28 PM
Six Tips for Healthy Holiday Feet Keep Foot Pain Out of the Game Snowboarders: Be Sensible on the Slopes Do a Midyear Performance Check on Your Children’s Feet
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12/15/2016 12:19:02 PM
Ankle pain is often due to an ankle sprain but can also be caused by ankle instability, arthritis, gout, tendonitis, fracture, nerve compression (tarsal tunnel syndrome), infection and poor structural alignment of the leg or foot. Ankle pain can be associated with swelling, s...
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11/8/2017 2:46:57 PM
Compartment syndrome, a buildup of pressure within the tissue of the foot, is a painful condition that can result in tissue damage. Potential causes are injury (acute compartment syndrome) or exercise (exertional compartment syndrome). When compartment syndrome occurs follow...
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1/10/2018 11:21:41 AM