Stubbing Your Toe: The Manageable, the Bad, and the Ugly!
Almost everyone has suffered a stub toe at some point. You inadvertently smash your foot into a solid object -often at night when you’re half asleep. A swear word may…
Read More Who is Likely to Suffer a Sprained Ankle? Ankle Sprain Risk Factors!
An ankle sprain is one of the most common orthopedic injuries. So, what are the ankle sprain risk factors? Most people will suffer a sprained ankle at some point in…
Read More Recovery and Rehabilitation Following a Calf Muscle Tear
Recovery and Rehabilitation Following a Calf Muscle Tear Imagine you are playing pickleball (or tennis, basketball, soccer, etc.). You race for the ball, suddenly changed direction –and immediately feel a…
Read More The Lateral Talar Process Fracture -The Snowboarder’s Fracture
With lots of snow during the winter months, many people are flocking to the mountains to snowboard. While carving turns and fresh powder brings joy to snowboarders the sport is…
Read More Tips for Buying the Right Athletic Shoe
If you are starting a new athletic activity or recommitting to an old sport your choice of shoe wear is often critical. Choosing the right athletic shoe to optimize both…
Read More Understanding Achilles Tendon Ruptures
There have been some high profile Achilles tendon ruptures recently, including NFL quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins both suffering season ending Achilles tears. This has focused a spotlight on…
Read More Michael Jordan’s 1985 Navicular Stress Fracture
As described in the recent Last Dance ESPN documentary Michael Jordan suffered an acute undisplaced fracture of the navicular bone in his left foot in a game against the Golden State…
Read More 5 Common Big Toe Problems
5 Common Big Toe Problems Stephen Pinney, MD There are a number of problems that can affect the great toe –also known as the Hallux. Here are five common problems:…
Read More 10 Famous Achilles Ruptures
Who are the most famous victims of an Achilles tendon rupture of all time? Stephen Pinney, MD “Someone hit me on the back of the leg!” That is what people…
Read More Toe Injury Decides the Fate of Super Bowl LI???
Toe Injury Decides the Fate of Super Bowl LI??? Stephen Pinney, MD Will a toe injury determine this year’s Super Bowl winner? If the Atlanta Falcon’s explosive All-Pro receiver Julio Jones has…
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