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  • Mayo Clinic Minute Scoliosis is not just for kids

    Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve. It's frequently diagnosed in children often during the growth spurt just before puberty. ...
    On : 25-Jun-2021
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • People with back pain miss far fewer workdays when they receive recommended treatments

    People with lower back pain injury miss 11 more days of work in a year when they only receive treatments for lower back pain that are not recommended by medical guidelines compared to people treated according to guidelines. The findings publish in PLOS ONE on June 17
    On : 25-Jun-2021
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • What Surgery Works Best for Advanced Ankle Arthritis

    For patients with severe ankle arthritis, total ankle replacement provides better function over the long haul than the traditional surgical treatment, a new study finds.
    On : 25-Jun-2021
    - Source : HealthDay
  • Foot Care for Seniors

    Foot problems are especially common in older people, for a variety of reasons. Feet lose cushioning as they age, and the skin and nails can grow dry and brittle. Many seniors have poor circulation, and this can slow the healing of foot sores.
    On : 25-Jun-2021
    - Source : HealthDay
  • Did pointy shoes cause a plague of bunions in medieval England

    According to research by archaeologists at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, a fashion for shoes called  poulaines, with long pointy...
    On : 25-Jun-2021
    - Source : Medical News Today
  • Current Concepts In Managing Diabetic Ankle Fractures

    Regardless of medical history, surgical versus non-surgical management of ankle fractures depends on fracture pattern, stability and displacement. However, it is thought that these factors carry a different weight in patients with complicated diabetes.
    On : 25-Jun-2021
    - Source : Podiatry Today
  • Conservative And Surgical Treatment Of Achilles Tendon Ruptures

    There is a growing body of research in support of functional rehabilitation for non-surgical treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures. Recommendations on how to treat acute Achilles tendon ruptures has become controversial and requires an open dialogue with the patient and family to make the best...
    On : 25-Jun-2021
    - Source : Podiatry Today
  • How Your Shoes Should Fit

    Throughout the pandemic, many people have padded around the house in slippers or flip-flops. Wearing such unsupportive shoes can be problematic for ol...
    On : 25-Jun-2021
    - Source : Consumer Reports
  • Foot and Ankle Problems Still Plague Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Even Without Tender Swollen Joints

    Even if they do not present with tender and swollen joints per the 28-joint count, patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) still suffer from foot and ankle problems, according to a study published in ACR Open Rheumatology.
    On : 25-Jun-2021
    - Source : docwirenews
  • I Have Ankle Arthritis Now What

    Arthritis can occur in any joint in the body, including the ankle, when the cartilage breaks down. Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons explain the signs of ankle arthritis and ways to relieve your pain.
    On : 25-Jun-2021
    - Source : AOFAS