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  • How Bad Is It Really to Wear High Heels All the Time

    From classic pumps to skyscraper stilettos and strappy sandals, the right pair of heels can really elevate your outfit (get it?). But they're not exactly the most comfortable shoe out there. And if you wear them all the time, are heels bad for you?
    On : 13-Oct-2023
    - Source : Livestrong
  • Patients with valgus ankle arthritis may have varus tibial plafond and mechanical axis

    Patients with valgus ankle arthritis had a greater medial distal tibial angle vs. those with varus ankle arthritis. Inframalleolar alignment differed between patients with valgus vs. varus ankle arthritis.
    On : 13-Oct-2023
    - Source : Healio
  • High chondrocyte viability allografts may be viable option for defects in ankle joint

    High chondrocyte viability grafts, when compared to historical control, show substantially higher success rates and similar reoperation rates overall and when you account for unplanned reoperations, they are significantly lower
    On : 13-Oct-2023
    - Source : Healio
  • Tips for performing MIS beaming for Charcot foot reconstruction

    New MIS techniques have recently emerged in Charcot foot reconstruction that combines percutaneous deformity correction and fusion with intramedullary beaming to restore coronal and sagittal alignment with significantly reduced soft tissue dissection.
    On : 13-Oct-2023
    - Source : Healio
  • Quadrimalleolar fractures may represent large portion of ankle fractures

    Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament avulsions were identified in 18.2% of all ankle fractures.Overall, 44.6% of patients with trimalleolar fractures had anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament avulsions.
    On : 13-Oct-2023
    - Source : Healio
  • Several patient factors may contribute to poor outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty

    Younger age, arthritis, diabetes and high BMI may be associated with poorer outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty.Lifestyle factors were the most common risk factors for readmissions and complications.
    On : 13-Oct-2023
    - Source : Healio
  • Patients with osteoarthritis foot symptoms at increased risk for death

    Patients with foot symptoms demonstrate a higher risk for all-cause mortality than those without foot symptoms.Managing foot symptoms may potentially lower the risk for decreased time to mortality, the researchers wrote.
    On : 13-Oct-2023
    - Source : Healio
  • Why Is My Ankle Popping

    Ankle popping is a common occurrence and isn't a cause for concern unless you have pain or swelling along with the popping. The medical term for popping in a joint is "crepitus." In addition to popping, crepitus can cause a cracking sound or a clunking or
    On : 13-Oct-2023
    - Source : Verywell Health
  • Arthritic Hands What Works and Doesnt to Ease the Pain

    Millions of people who live with the pain and stiffness of arthritis in their hands get steroid or hyaluronic acid injections directly into their finger joints in the hopes of feeling better. Now, a new review shows that even though these injections are w
    On : 13-Oct-2023
    - Source : HealthDay
  • What Is Nursemaids Elbow

    Many children squeal with delight when you swing them around or back and forth by the arms. But did you know that this fun activity can lead to one of the most common injuries in young kids?
    On : 13-Oct-2023
    - Source : WebMD