How to Be Non-Weightbearing After Surgery If you’re considering foot or ankle surgery, your foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon may have said you’ll need to be non-weightbearing for a period of weeks after your procedure. What does that mean? The term non-weightbearing, sometimes prescribed simply as N.W.B., refers to restrictions placed on you immediately after surgery. You will be advised … Read More
Bunionette Deformity Correction A bunionette deformity is an abnormal bony prominence, or bump, on the outer side at the base of the fifth toe (the “pinky toe”) at the metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ). The bony prominence can start out small and painless but become larger and more painful over time. When bunionettes become larger, it usually is because of growth of … Read More
Cavus Foot Surgery A cavus foot has a high arch. The cavus can range from being slightly high to severely deformed, causing a patient to walk on the outside of the foot. Surgery sometimes is needed to realign the foot. While the cause of a high-arched foot it often unknown, a cavus could be caused by nerve disease, clubfoot, or … Read More
Calcaneal Osteotomies – Evans, Dwyer, Medalizing, Lateralizing The calcaneus, or heel bone, plays an important role in walking. A calcaneal osteotomy is a controlled break of the heel bone, performed by a foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon, to correct deformity of the foot and ankle. The heel bone can be realigned to achieve a different orientation, which can correct many … Read More
Chevron Osteotomy A bunion (also known as hallux valgus) is a misalignment of the knuckle of the big toe. This misalignment causes the big toe to turn toward the smaller toes. It often creates a bump at the base of the big toe. Bunions are not always painful, but this deformity generally will increase over time. A Chevron osteotomy is … Read More
Achilles Tendinosis Surgery The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body. It connects the upper calf muscles to the back of the heel bone. When the Achilles tendon degenerates and becomes inflamed, it is called Achilles tendinosis. If you have Achilles tendinosis, your tendon can swell and become painful. This condition is common in athletes, runners, and people … Read More
Below-Knee Amputation The goal of amputation is to remove unhealthy tissue and create a remaining leg that is less painful and more useful. Just like many reconstructive orthopaedic surgeries, the surgical goal is to improve a patient’s pain and function. Amputation can improve quality of life for many patients. A below-knee amputation (BKA) is an amputation often performed for foot … Read More
Achilles Tendinosis Surgery The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body. It connects the upper calf muscles to the back of the heel bone. When the Achilles tendon degenerates and becomes inflamed, it is called Achilles tendinosis. If you have Achilles tendinosis, your tendon can swell and become painful. This condition is common in athletes, runners, and people … Read More
10 Points of Proper Shoe Fitting Shoes serve many functions. They protect our feet. They cushion our body weight. They can make our feet feel comfortable or fashionable — hopefully both! Finding the proper shoes and making sure they fit are important for keeping your feet and your body happy. Poorly fitting shoes can be painful and cause foot problems … Read More
A World of Advice for The Diabetic Foot Anyone who has ever had an elevated blood sugar level is at risk for foot complications. It may be as simple as knowing that once in your life, even during pregnancy, you have had an elevated blood sugar level. If so, you are at risk and must monitor your feet. Diet-controlled diabetics, … Read More