Healthcare News
Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons offer tips for diabetic foot care
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to focus on a disease that affects over 30 million people in the US. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society(AOFAS) raises awareness around the potential foot complications caused by diabetes and offers tips on how to prevent them.
Total ankle arthroplasty offers patients greater range of motion and less pain
New research reveals patients with end-stage ankle arthritis can expect enhanced quality of life within six months of surgical reconstruction.
Lawnmower injuries a persistent source of serious injury and high costs, new study affirms
In what researchers call an unusually comprehensive analysis of nationwide data, they conclude that the rate of lawnmower injuries persists at close to 6,400 a year, most of them requiring surgery and hospitalization, and costing an average of $37,000 per patient.
Why are my feet swollen?
A person might experience swollen feet for a number of reasons. Some causes, such as minor injury, are apparent and easy to treat. Others, however, may be signs of a serious underlying health condition
3 Ways Your Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon Treats Arthritis
Almost half of the population in their 60s and 70s has arthritis in their feet or ankles. In recognition of World Arthritis Day 2018 on October 12, the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society® (AOFAS) raises awareness for this painful condition and offers a guide to treatment options.
Ankles with varus, valgus or neutral alignment had similar outcomes after ankle arthroplasty
Results published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery showed patients with either varus or valgus malalignment of the coronal plane tibiotalar angle who underwent mobile-bearing total ankle arthroplasty had similar outcomes compared to patients with neutral alignment.
Low-cost prosthetic foot mimics natural walking
Engineers have developed a simple, low-cost, passive prosthetic foot that they can tailor to an individual. Given a user's body weight and size, the researchers can tune the shape and stiffness of the prosthetic foot, such that the user's walk is similar to an able-bodied gait.
Swelling, time to surgery did not affect wound complications after ankle fracture surgery
Researchers found preoperative ankle swelling and time to surgery were not associated with a change in soft tissue outcomes after ankle fracture surgery. The study also revealed few postoperative wound complications.
Sole Care: How Runners Can Reduce Foot Injuries
"Our feet are like the tires on our car or bike," says David Watson, physical therapist at Professional Physical Therapy. "The more time we spend on our feet, the more miles we are putting on our 'tires.' If those who are on their feet all day don’t take care of themselves, they may reach fatigue earlier on in training and be more at risk for common orthopedic injuries, such as plantar fasciitis."
