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How Proper Ankle Wrapping Can Speed Up Recovery
Wrapping a sprained ankle can help stabilize the joint, reduce swelling, and prevent further injury. Following a few straightforward steps can help ensure your wrap is correct and provides the support you need while you recover.
How to Spot and Manage Bone Spurs in the Feet
Bone spurs commonly grow on top of the foot, on the toe, and on the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon connects to the heel bone.1 This can result in pain, swelling, and tenderness in the affected area.
Causes of Blisters on Toes and What to Do About Them
Blisters on the toes are usually caused by friction, but can also be due to insect bites, allergies, burns, skin infections, and autoimmune diseases.
How to Know if a Toenail Fungus Is Dying
You'll know a toenail fungus is dying when the base of your nail begins to improve in color and texture. When this new growth is smooth, pinkish, and clear, the infection is considered clinically cured.
6 Causes of a Black Toenail and How to Treat It
A black toenail is usually caused by an injury, but it can also indicate a fungal infection, vitamin deficiency, or a medical condition like diabetes or cancer. It's important to see a healthcare provider, especially if you aren't sure of the cause, to make sure you get the right treatment.
Outpatient versus inpatient surgery for ankle fractures: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial
Growing evidence supports a shift from inpatient to outpatient surgical treatment for ankle fractures. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effect of inpatient versus outpatient surgery of ankle fractures on patient-reported outcome utilizing the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) at 12 weeks following surgery. Secondary aims were to report patients’ satisfaction, adverse events, pain, physical function, and bone healing between inpatient and outpatient treatment.
How tennis takes a toll: The leg and foot injuries players need to watch out for
Tennis demands explosive movement like lunges, pivots, sprints and sudden stops. Every serve starts with a push from the toes. Every rally shifts weight between the heel and forefoot. Unlike sports with linear movement, like sprinting, tennis places constant multi-directional stress on the feet and ankles—two of the most frequently injured body parts in the game.
What Can Happen to Your Feet When You Wear Sandals Every Day
Sandals may feel great in the summer, but wearing them too often can lead to stubbed toes, blisters, or joint pain. Many sandals lack proper arch support and cushioning, increasing the risk of foot and leg issues.
What to know about anterior ankle impingement
Anterior ankle impingement occurs when the soft tissue around the ankle becomes caught between the shin bone and the front of the ankle. It may also occur due to bone spurs, which are an early sign of osteoarthritis.
Why a Lisfranc Injury Needs Months to Heal
A Lisfranc injury involves the midfoot and may mean a pulled or torn ligament, fracture, or joint dislocation. These injuries can be mild or the result of severe trauma. Any Lisfranc injury, mild or severe, can lead to long-term complications like chronic pain, osteoarthritis, and foot deformities.