Bunion Prevention
The joint where your big toe and foot meet is referred to as the metatarsophalangeal joint. A bunion is a bony bump that forms on that joint, as your big toe will start to point in the direction of your other toes. A bunion’s growth is gradual and can oftentimes move to the top of the neighboring toe as it progresses. Other than the obvious bump on the joint, symptoms may include pain,...
Stem Cell Therapy for Foot and Ankle Arthritis
Stem cells have caught the interest of many due to their ability to aid in the understanding of how certain diseases develop and the cell’s innate ability to produce healthy cells that can replace diseased cells. Stem cells can have one of two functions. Some will divide into new stem cells, a process known as self-renewal. Other stem cells can become specialized cells with a specific...