An adult foot has 26 bones, and they are prone to breakage due to sudden trauma to the foot, repetitive movements, and underlying health conditions such as osteoporosis. You’re likely to feel the symptoms of a foot fracture right away, which usually include foot pain, difficulty walking, a Read More
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What is Stem Cell Therapy?
You might have heard of stem cell therapy and are wondering what it is. In recent years, stem cell therapy has become a popular topic in the medical field, as it offers a promising treatment option for many conditions. So, what is stem cell therapy, and how can you benefit from it? Let’s find Read More
How Successful Is Stem Cell Therapy?
The scientific community is always on the move to develop procedures that help improve patients’ quality of life. One such procedure is stem cell therapy, which was once only available to select groups of people. Today, stem cell therapy promotes faster and full recovery of orthopedic injuries. Read More
How To Choose The Right Orthopedic Surgeon In Your Area
Orthopedic issues and injuries can happen anytime to anyone. If left untreated, it could interfere with your activities and cause debilitating pain. An orthopedic surgeon can help you return to a healthy, active lifestyle in no time through advanced treatments and procedures. So, how do you find Read More
What Is The Best Doctor To See For Foot Pain?
Pain in the foot can be caused by a number of different conditions, including sports injuries, arthritis, bunions, calluses, and ingrown toenails. The severity of pain can range from mild to severe, and it can make it difficult to walk or stand for long periods of time. If you do not want foot Read More
Podiatry: An Overview
Podiatry is the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle resulting from injury or disease. Podiatrists study the structure and function of the foot and ankle, and the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect them. The importance of Read More
Sports Medicine: How Do I Know if My Injury Is Serious or Not?
Any physical activity carries with it the risk of injury. Many of these injuries are acute, occurring suddenly and usually resulting in pain for only for a short duration. Other injuries develop over a long period of time, such as repetitive-motion injuries, which are usually due to work or Read More
Should I Visit a Podiatry Office to Ask Them What Could Be the Cause of My Foot Pain?
Podiatrists are doctors who specialize in treating the feet and ankles. They do everything from cutting toenails to treating diabetic foot, from removing corns and warts to treating the cause of heel pain and foot pain. One of the main problems with foot issues is that they can affect the way Read More
How long do MRIs take to complete?
An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine can produce high-resolution images of organs, tissues, and bones. Unlike X-rays and CT scanners, an MRI uses large magnets and sound waves to create images. It is an important tool for diagnostic imaging and may be recommended if X-rays and CT scans do not Read More
Ask a foot doctor: Can I get arthritis in my foot?
Your joints have protective cartilage – the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends of the bones and acts as a cushion with movement. If this cartilage were to wear away, you may experience pain and inflammation. Arthritis is a condition that is characterized by the progressive wearing away of Read More
