What is revision foot surgery? Revision foot surgery is a form of surgery conducted by a podiatric surgeon to remedy or improve the outcome of a previous foot surgery. Such surgeries are performed if the initial surgery neither corrects the issue nor produced the desired outcome. It may also be necessary if the patient develops … Read more
Despite the growing popularity of cycling, there are still many questions surrounding the use of cycling shoes. Specifically, what potential risks can cyclists face from using cycling shoes or Peloton shoes? In this blog post, we’ll aim to answer these questions and explain why it’s important to be aware of the risks associated with the … Read more
Our practice recently saw three patients on the same day who had all sustained Achilles tendon ruptures. The three injuries occurred while playing basketball, but each one was unique, so the treatments varied. Here’s a look at the three different injuries and the treatments that were used. Complete Achilles Tendon Rupture — Immediate Presentation The … Read more
Diabetic foot ulcers are wounds that occur on the feet of people with diabetes. A multi-disciplinary approach is important because this is a complex problem. Usually, diabetic foot ulcers start with neuropathy which is nerve damage from higher sugar levels. What are Diabetic Foot Ulcers? Diabetic foot ulcers are wounds that occur on the feet … Read more
The indiscriminate use of drugs and more specifically, of antibiotics, is generating innumerable public health problems such as poisoning and bacterial resistance. Of worrying concern is a new side effect that has recently been described: Achilles tendinitis and tendon rupture. What is Achilles tendonitis? Achilles tendonitis refers to inflammation and acute pain of the Achilles … Read more