All babies have flat feet at birth. Arches typically form by age 6. About 2 out of 10 children still have flat feet as adults. What are flat feet? Having flat feet, also known as collapsed or fallen arches, is a condition where one or both feet have little to no arch. When you stand, […]
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How to Care for a Foot Fracture
Bone fractures in the foot and ankle can happen to anyone, at any time. Seeking treatment for fractures is very important in order to ensure healing takes place as quickly as possible. A fracture refers to an injury or break to the bones. There are many types of fractures, ranging from small hairline fractures to […]
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery has become increasingly common across all medical specialities and the field of orthopaedics is no exception. New research and technologies have led to improved methods of many orthopaedic surgical procedures What is Minimally Invasive Surgery Minimally invasive surgery refers to any surgical procedure that is performed through tiny incisions instead of a […]
Bunions: What They Are, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is a bunion? A bunion is a bump that forms on the outside of the big toe. This foot deformity occurs from years of pressure on the big toe joint (the metatarsophalangeal/MTP, joint). Eventually, the toe joint gets out of alignment, and a bony bump forms. Who might get a bunion? Bunions are more […]