Don’t neglect your feet this winter

Ah, winter in New York City! Between the over-the-top window storefronts, ice skating at Rockefeller Center, holiday parties, and of course, the Times Square countdown to the new year, this season can seem downright magical. And then there’s the wild and unpredictable weather. Whether you love a fresh blanket of the white powder across the…

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Removal of Surgical Hardware

Does surgical hardware have to be removed once healing has taken place? During many foot and ankle surgeries, hardware is used in order to stabilize the affected bones. Surgical hardware includes plates, screws, rods and other implants. In young children, such hardware is usually removed once the bones have healed to prevent problems with bone…

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Air Travel after Foot or Ankle Surgery

How long should I wait to fly after having surgery on my foot or ankle? Of course the first person you should ask about air travel after foot or ankle surgery is your experienced, knowledgeable foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon. The doctor may or may not give you permission to fly, depending on the type…

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Some Common Foot and Ankle Injuries Requiring Surgery

Which common foot and ankle surgeries typically require surgery? All serious foot and ankle injuries should be evaluated promptly. If there is any question about whether surgery may be necessary, that evaluation should be performed by a skilled, board certified foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon. Even injuries that seem relatively mild should be professionally diagnosed…

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Five facts you should know about acquired flatfoot

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (commonly referred to as “acquired flatfoot”) is one of the most common deformities of the foot and ankle that I see in the clinic. Chances are likely that you or someone you know will encounter it at some point in time. Despite its frequency, there are still some misconceptions about the…

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Sports Injuries Threaten NFL Preseason

Q: Would a shortened or eliminated preseason prevent football injuries? No doubt about it. Football is one of the most physically-demanding and brutal sports. It’s no surprise that it takes players a week to recover from the last beating—and that’s just the healthy players! Those who get badly injured during the game can take much…

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After an injury…

It’s almost football season! Can you feel the excitement in the air? Are you ready for touchdowns, field goals, and interceptions? How about the inevitable bad calls, losing streaks and, sadly, injuries? Getting hurt definitely isn’t on the list of goals for college athletes and NFLers – or their coaches and fans. But, as with…

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