Advances in Ankle Replacement Surgery
What are options for ankle arthritis? Ankle fusion and Total ankle replacement are both options that can lead to improved quality of life. Not everyone is a candidate for total ankle replacement, but this does not mean that your outcome will be inferior with ankle fusion. With either surgery, you can expect improvement in pain, gait and sometimes deformity.
Source: Nextavenue
Patients with osteoarthritis foot symptoms at increased risk for death
Patients with foot symptoms demonstrate a higher risk for all-cause mortality than those without foot symptoms. Managing foot symptoms may potentially lower the risk for decreased time to mortality, the researchers wrote.
Source: Healio
How Bad Is It Really to Wear High Heels All the Time?
From classic pumps to skyscraper stilettos and strappy sandals, the right pair of heels can really elevate your outfit (get it?). But they're not exactly the most comfortable shoe out there. And if you wear them all the time, are heels bad for you?
Source: Livestrong
Best Home Remedies for Neuropathy in Feet
If you have pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in your toes, feet, or lower legs, you may have a condition called peripheral neuropathy. This condition is usually chronic and progressive and may be caused by a variety of problems. Peripheral neuropathy can be managed with a combination of self-care home treatments and medication.
Source: Verywell Health
Quadrimalleolar fractures may represent large portion of ankle fractures
Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament avulsions were identified in 18.2% of all ankle fractures.Overall, 44.6% of patients with trimalleolar fractures had anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament avulsions.
Source: Healio
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