What is OCD talus and does it always require surgery for treatment? The talus is one of the bones that makes up the ankle joint. It is located between the calcaneus, which is the heel bone, and the bones of the lower leg, the tibia, and the fibula. The top of the talus bone, where…
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How Serious Is a Jones Fracture?
If I suspect I may have a Jones fracture, should I see my doctor or will it heal on its own? Foot fractures are pretty common. One out of every ten broken bones occurs in the foot. That statistic sounds more reasonable when you consider that each foot contains a total of 26 bones. Of…
Continue reading…Foot and Ankle Osteoarthritis
Can osteoarthritis in the ankle lead to needing ankle replacement surgery? Arthritis affects more than 50 million people just in the U.S. alone. It is an equal-opportunity disease, striking men and women of all ages and races, although it does seem to affect women more. Even children are not immune. In the United States, arthritis…
Continue reading…Ankle Sprains
Is a sprained ankle serious enough that I need to make a doctor’s appointment or will it heal on its own? There are a lot of reasons for ankle pain. Not only is the ankle a common target for injury, but there is also a long list of conditions and causes that lead to pain…
Continue reading…Post-Traumatic Arthritis in the Ankle
Does post-traumatic arthritis lead to ankle surgery at some point in the future? There are dozens of variations on the saying about old sins coming back to haunt you. In place of sins, some people insert habits, insults, social media posts, or whatever applies to the point they are trying to make. When it comes…
Continue reading…What Is a Bunionette?
Is a bunionette the same thing as a bunion, only smaller? If you don’t know what a bunionette is, you are not alone. Whether you are afflicted with one or not, you undoubtedly know what a bunion is. These swollen, red, and often very painful protrusions along the side of the big toe are all…
Continue reading…Achilles Tendon Ruptures Can Be Career-Ending for Athletes
Do professional athletes make full recoveries following Achilles tendon ruptures? Whether you are an avid sport’s fan or someone who really doesn’t pay much attention, some things related to professional sports are hard to not be at least somewhat aware of. That all of the major sports leagues, as well as college and high school…
Continue reading…Sports Injuries Guidebook Revised with New Chapters by Dr. Christopher Hubbard
The informative and well-received Sports Injuries Guidebook has published a second edition with new chapters on foot and ankle injuries, coauthored by Dr. Christopher Hubbard. The original edition of Sports Injuries Guidebook, published in 2007 by Dr. Robert Gotlin, was written for those who deal with sports injuries on a daily basis, without the benefit…
Continue reading…Sports Injuries Guidebook Revised with New Chapters by Dr. Christopher Hubbard
The informative and well-received Sports Injuries Guidebook has published a second edition with new chapters on foot and ankle injuries, coauthored by Dr. Christopher Hubbard. The original edition of Sports Injuries Guidebook, published in 2007 by Dr. Robert Gotlin, was written for those who deal with sports injuries on a daily basis, without the benefit…
Continue reading…How a Jones Fracture Can Ruin a Sunday Afternoon
Is a Jones fracture a special kind of foot fracture and can it be treated without surgery? Do you dedicate a good part of your weekends to either being in the stands of your favorite football, basketball or other sports team or wearing your exorbitantly expensive official jersey while watching with friends from the comfort…
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