Lleyton Hewitt has Surgery on Big Toe
Former Australian tennis star, Lleyton Hewitt, underwent foot surgery this weekend in the hopes of getting him back playing at the top of his game. Specifically, Hewitt had a procedure known as a toe...
View ArticleWhy Do High Heels Cause Bunions?
A bunion is a prominence on the inside aspect of the forefoot. It comes from a malalignment of the first ray and loss of balance of muscle forces across the joint. There are several reasons why bunions...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Cosmetic Foot Surgery
Cosmetic foot surgery is somewhat of a touchy subject for a lot of orthopedic surgeons. Is it right to surgically alter an otherwise perfectly functioning foot just so the patient can fit into a pair...
View ArticleLisfranc Injury FAQ – Santonio Holmes’ Injury Explained
This week NY Jets’ Santonio Holmes sustained a debilitating foot injury that has since been diagnosed as a Lisfranc injury. Holmes will be out for a year recovering from the injury. But what exactly is...
View ArticleAccessory Navicular Removal Surgical Process
An accessory navicular is defined as an extra bone in the foot, and oftentimes it causes moderate to severe discomfort. Depending on the severity, your doctor may recommend a non-surgical treatment...
View ArticleThe 10 Must-Haves after Foot Surgery
If you have to have surgery on your foot, you might also have a long recovery period ahead of you. You know you will have to keep your weight off your foot for a certain length of time at the very...
View ArticleThe Misconceptions about Cosmetic Foot Surgery
Anyone who regularly reads this blog knows that I’m not a fan of cosmetic foot surgery. Every so often I have to explain to a patient why I will not preform the foot “facelift” operation they so...
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