How often have you been to the doctor and after talking with you he/she prattles off a list of tests that you have no real idea what they are used for? Even with the attempts of your physician to explain why each test/study is being ordered, you still arent quite sure you have a full […]
Anything you can do, I can do. How many people do we know, or have heard of, have underwent a replacement of a shoulder, hip, or knee joint? I would wager more than those who have had a big toe joint replaced. Yes, you read correctly. You can replace the entire big toe joint like […]
The advent of the scope has revolutionized the medical field. Surgeries that once left large, unsightly scars with long recovery times has been greatly reduced to several small scars with a much better recovery time. If you think about it, the scopes that are being used for shoulders and knees have the diameter of a […]
When you injure yourself or have to have surgery on your foot or ankle, you dont exactly feel lucky. And the recovery process is a struggle. But there are items you can use during that process to help you feel a bit more lucky. If you have these things handy while you heal, the entire […]
Without doubt, the more common surgical procedure that your local Podiatric Physician will perform is to correct a bunion. Some might say, its our Bread and Butter surgery. If you were taking a standardized test with a verbal section, you might find something like this: Jim Carey is to Facial expressions AS a Podiatrist is […]
Amputation, a word that is unlikely if ever going to paint a picture of rainbows and butterflies. It is a word that invokes graphic images to mind as you might recall pictures from the various wars that have been fought. It is word of negativity that makes you sigh deeply as you try not to […]
Photo Credit: artur84 via FreeDigitalPhotos.net Eenie Meenie Miney Mo: a truly amazing democratic way of selecting something, although Im not sure it is ever a good idea to catch a tiger by his toe or tail. This phrase has typically been applied when a child cannot decide between the Hershey bar OR the Snickers, knowing […]
You may have heard of a skin condition commonly seen in children called Impetigo. Impetigo is bacterial skin infection that produces small vesicles on the face and arms of children that eventually rupture, forming a honey-colored crust. Although it is a superficial infection, it is highly contagious. It is usually caused by a gram (+) […]
Arthritis is that diagnosis that no one wants to hear from their physician. Its like going to Chick-Fil-A and finding out they have no more chicken sandwiches. I think its because there is no true cure except to replace or fuse the joint that is affected, which obviously require surgery. There are many types of […]
There are various assortments of braces and supportive devices for the shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles. All are touted to be the best AND all have a unique design to help accomplish their intended purposes. There are braces/supportive devices for various conditions as well as for a more generalized purpose. A recent device that […]