Tag: Fractures
The NFL draft is complete and hopes are high. Whether you agree with the decisions your favorite team made, you are super stoked for opening day. All, or most, of your teams personnel are healthy. You begin to meticulously research players for your fantasy football team. As you impatiently wait, what should you worry about? […]
Most people might think that managing a fracture is a simple matter of putting the broken ends together. There is actually more to it than you might think. The things that your physician must and should consider before attempting to fix the fracture include: The extent of the swelling typically, surgical correction is delayed if […]
In the spirit of Halloween, I thought it would be fun to mention a handful of foot related conditions that might truly frighten your Podiatrist. Top 5: 1. Rams Horn Nails thickening and discoloration of toe nails is a normal aspect of aging. However, when complicated by nail Fungus, the nails can take on a […]
Lets set the scene. You are in the kitchen, cooking or helping to cook, when you reach for the can of beans. What happens next can only be described as intense, excruciating pain. You curl into a ball and do your best to hold back the tears and the profanity laced sentences. While reaching for […]
I like that old time Rock & Roll. As Bob Segar would say its the kind of music that soothes the soul. Its the same music that encouraged Tom Cruise to dance in his underwear.with the help of some really creative writers. Ten points for those of you who can name that movie. So, it […]
I was sitting at my in-laws’ house Easter Sunday allowing the delicious Ham and Cheesy Potato dinner to settle, when it almost decided to come right back up. I’ve seen some very gnarly things in my three years of residency, but this was gruesome. Midway through the first half of the Louisville vs. Duke Elite […]
Many common foot problems can occur because of a lack of bone integrity and strength. Imagine yourbones are like the steel frames of a skyscraper, providing support and stability to the walls, floors and ceilings. If the steel frames rust or corrode, the building losses integrity and will crack, break and fall. Your bones act […]
A lot of the patients I see each year come for a surgery consultation. Why? Most of the patients I see have pain when wearing shoes or from any injury. However, women are more likely than men to see me due to the pointy, narrow, high heels they wear and dont want to give up. […]