Footnotes, The Foot & Ankle Blog - Page 2 of 33

Every day in the US, 25,000 people sprain their ankle. Over the course of a year, 1 million Americans will visit the emergency room because of an ankle injury, with sprains and fractures being the most common complaint. Half these sprains are the result of athletic activity. Many of these sports-related injuries can be prevented simply by doing a few warm-up exercises before a read more »

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“If the shoe fits, wear it” really applies to all of us. But when it comes to your Kids shoes, thinking you should get shoes to wear now that they will also “grow into” can be a terrible mistake. So, here is a new adage for you: “If your kid’s shoe doesn’t fit, don’t let them wear it.” Long term foot read more »

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As COVID-19 continues its global sweep, new information about this pandemic continues to be discovered. The symptoms commonly attributed to COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills (sometimes strong enough to cause shaking), muscle pain, headache, and a sore throat. But it’s becoming more and more apparent that many of those who are hosting the COVID-19 virus remain completely asymptomatic. And asymptomatic COVID-19 hosts can be read more »

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University Foot and Ankle Institute (UFAI) has teamed with CrossRoads Extremity Systems, an innovation leader in the field of podiatric technology in the creation of CrossRoads’ revolutionary bunion surgery system, known as miniBunion™️. University Foot and Ankle Institute, the leader in Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery, announces great success with miniBunion™️ surgery UFAI will now utilize miniBunion™️ for the many minimally invasive read more »

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As you know, Corona Virus is an ever-changing situation. To get the most up-to-date information, please refer to these resources: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). As the coronavirus continues to spread across our country (and the world), many running races and other large events have been postponed or canceled. But since read more »

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Have you ever had to stand for hours and suffer foot pain? Many of us have. The cure, however, may be as simple as going shoe shopping; strictly for medicinal purposes only, of course. Why Does Foot Pain Happen? Foot pain can occur due to numerous reasons, but the three most common are: 1. Lifestyle Choices Some choices we make read more »

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In recent weeks, a disease known as coronavirus, aka Covid-19, has been emanating globally from its origin in the city of Wuhan, located in China’s Hubei province. What is coronavirus? Coronavirus is a viral respiratory disease of epidemic proportions. The virus is named “corona” for the crown-like structure formed by microscopic spikes on the surface of the virus which causes read more »

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What’s the difference between a Bunion (Hallux Valgus) and Big Toe Arthritis (Hallux Limitus)? It is not at all unusual for patients to confuse bunions and big toe arthritis because both these conditions can cause pain and a bump and enlargement at the big toe joint. But they are actually very different conditions. While you can delay bunion treatment until read more »

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An avid athlete works around the clock for perfection on the playing field by spending countless hours training and exercising. Their feet and ankles take a beating as wear and tear increases the risk of injury. Without proper rest and nourishment, the ankle can give way at any moment. One false move and you can cause an ankle sprain. If read more »

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Nobody plans to become a podiatric patient. Nevertheless, most readers of this material are likely to achieve that status. That’s because, at some point during their lifetime, 75% of the US population will experience a significant foot health problem. And a podiatric physician is by far the best resource for resolution of significant foot problems. What’s a podiatrist? A podiatrist read more »

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