In-office needle arthroscopy for ankle impingement may lead to high patient satisfaction
Published results showed in-office needle arthroscopy for treatment of anterior ankle impingement may reduce pain and yield low complication rates and excellent patient-reported outcomes.
4 Common Conditions That Affect Your Toes
Common toe problems, including bunions, tailor's bunion (or bunionette), hammertoes, and hallux limitus, can be caused by abnormal foot anatomy and function as well as too-small footwear.
Medial Malleolus Fracture and Broken Ankle Treatment
The medial malleolus is the bony bump on the inner side of the ankle. Fractures of the medial malleolus are relatively uncommon and usually occur as part of a more complex pattern of ankle fractures. This article explains what medial malleolus fractures are, as well as their symptoms and causes. It also addresses treatment options and their potential complications.
Open Ankle Arthrodesis: A Retrospective Analysis Comparing Different Fixation Methods
A wide variation of surgical options, complications, and union rates are reported in the treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis. However, open ankle arthrodesis remains the golden standard for ankle arthritis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the union rate and complication rate as well as identify potential risk factors for different methods of fixation in patients with end-stage ankle arthritis of different etiology.
What a Harvard-trained sports medicine doctor does when she doesn’t feel like exercising: ‘It’s better than nothing’
On days when I don’t feel like exercising, I practice a simple and time-efficient method to be more active without committing to a full-on workout: I add “fitness snacks” into my day. Fitness snacks are short bursts of activity spread out throughout the day as opposed to one long workout session.
