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Bunion & Hammertoe Surgery
My foot really hurts today! This is a phrase uttered daily by many people who don’t even give it much further thought. These achy feet are often, especially in women, due to painful bunions and hammertoes. Most put off medical care for these conditions, as they are...
Reconstructive Foot Surgery And Cosmetic Techniques
Reconstructive Foot Surgery
There is an ever increasing interest in cosmetic surgery, and the foot is no exception. While it is no secret that most women infatuate over Molono Blahniks and Louboutains, men are also becoming more fashion conscious. Foot surgeons are seeing an increase in inquiries regarding “cosmetic” foot surgery from both sexes. There has been some...
The Rundown On Bunions
Bunions
Bunions are one of the most common foot ailments treated by doctors of podiatric medicine, affecting women more often than men. There are numerous conservative and surgical treatment options that podiatrists can provide to patients with bunions. But first off, is that bump a bunion?
A bunion is indeed a bump on the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint at the base of the...
Flat Foot Surgery In Children And Adults
Painful Flat Foot Before Surgery: Arch is collapsed and the calcaneus (heel bone) is parallel to the ground
After Surgery: Note the increased arch height and position of the calcaneus (heel bone)
What is a flat foot?
Flat foot is a term that refers to a collapsed arch. The general medical term is pes planovalgus. Many children have flat feet but...
Staying Active to Age Gracefully
Healthy Aging
As the great wave of baby boomers enters their sixties, old definitions of what it means to be a “senior” don’t fit this dynamic group. This is the generation that embraced aerobics in the ‘80s, home gyms in the ‘90s and personal trainers in Y2K! So being fit and staying fit is an important component of the boomer’s identity.
According to the U.S. National...