Five things to ask when your ankle hurts

When your ankle starts aching, it’s key to get down to the bottom of the situation and determine how to make it better. Here are a few questions you should think about if your ankle hurts. How old are you? It’s a hard truth, but it’s important to keep in mind: the older we get,…

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Tips for preventing infection after surgery

Whether you are having an arthroscopy, receiving a new joint, removing a bunion or something else, foot and ankle surgery can be life-changing. It’s amazing to see the difference in the New Yorkers who visit my office after their medical issues are relieved. On rare occasions, an infection can throw a wrench in the process…

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Can shoes save your ankles?

Whether they play for the New York Knicks or scramble in the park, basketball players are rough on their feet and ankles. The game is action-packed, so making twists, turns, jumps, and other quick moves is impossible to avoid. In fact, it’s not uncommon for a player to deal with aches, sprains, tears, and even…

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Why Being Vocal About your Health is Important

Recently a U.S. football team made headlines because of a dispute between the head coach and one of his players The cause of the drama? An injury. A wide receiver revealed to members of the press that he had suffered a broken ankle during an offseason workout. The disappointed head coach subsequently spoke to the…

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The connection between ankle injury and arthritis

If you are dealing with an ankle injury, you’re probably mostly worried about getting it healed and getting back to the activities that you love. That’s because many think an ankle injury is only a minor and temporary setback that requires a procedure and some physical therapy. Although there are many treatments and procedures that…

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