A bone lesion is a growth anomaly in bone tissue that replaces healthy bone with abnormal tissue. These anomalies can range from benign (non-cancerous) to malignant (cancerous) and may vary significantly in how they affect the body. Read more to help you understand bone lesions, their different types, symptoms, and treatment options. What is a […]

Experiencing a stress fracture often means dealing with persistent pain that worsens with activity and eases with rest. You might notice swelling and tenderness at the injury site, making everyday tasks increasingly uncomfortable. Simple actions like walking or standing for long periods become challenging, and you might be reluctant to put weight on the affected […]

Understanding Bone Spurs Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in your foot when taking your first steps in the morning or a nagging ache in your shoulder that won't go away? You might be dealing with a foot or shoulder bone spur. These small, bony growths can develop in various parts of the body, […]

Understanding the Foot and the Kidner Procedure Before we get into the Kidner Procedure, it's important to give a little background on the foot anatomy itself. The Basic Anatomy of the Foot To appreciate the importance of the accessory navicular, let's delve into the basics of foot anatomy. Our feet are made up of three […]

What is Turf Toe? Turf toe, a prevalent injury plaguing athletes engaged in dynamic sports like football, soccer, and basketball, arises from the hyperextension of ligaments around the big toe joint, particularly on unforgiving surfaces such as artificial turf or hard grounds. This comprehensive guide navigates through the intricacies of turf toe, elucidating its causes, […]

Common Sports and Orthopaedic Injuries of Summer: Knee, Shoulder, and Ankle: Summertime brings a range of activities, but it also increases the risk of orthopaedic injuries. Let's dive into the most common summertime injuries and how they can happen, and what you can do to prevent them: Knee Injuries: Knee pain can be a common […]

Ankle pain can be a frustrating and debilitating condition, making it difficult to participate in daily activities that require mobility. Understanding the symptoms, causes and risk factors associated with ankle pain is an important step in finding a solution.

Turf toe is an injury to the ligaments around the big toe join. It commonly occurs in athletes who play on artificial turf surfaces or hard natural ground.

If you lead an active lifestyle and those activities lead you to some of the common and not-so-common sports, you run the risk of an injury to the proximal tibiofibular joint which can lead to an instability. There's a chain reaction of things that can happen as a result and many times it affects the ankle.

Everyone’s feet are not the same. Some people are born with a higher risk of developing flat feet or some other foot abnormalities.