Ankle injuries: when is it time to call the doctor?
Your child comes home from a game, practice or the playground and is limping and complaining about ankle pain. Could something be sprained, strained or —even worse — broken?
8 foot and ankle stretches to improve movement and help prevent shin splints
Many active people experience shin splints, a type of injury caused by overuse and stress. Foot and ankle stretches can help improve movement, which may help prevent shin splints.
Evaluating the role of early weight-bearing in patients with ankle fractures
Early weight-bearing at 2 weeks versus 6 weeks after open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures shows significant improvement in general health outcomes without increased complications.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) estimates that two million people are treated for plantar fasciitis every year. Here’s everything you need to know about what causes it, who’s at risk, how to manage it, and much more.
Will an Ankle Arthroscopy and Removal of Bone Spurs Help Me?
The advent of ankle arthroscopy has eliminated the need for open arthrotomy for a number of disorders ranging from loose bodies, soft tissue impingement, osteochondral lesions, and even some arthrodesis.
