Category: Foot & Ankle

Ankle Fracture

If you have injured your ankle—particularly if it feels like a simple sprain—it is tempting to try to carry on walking on it. Which can

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Hammer Toe

A hammer toe is so named because the affected toe resembles a hammer when the joint is stuck in an upright position. Initially, hammer toes

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Calcaneus Fracture

A fracture of the calcaneus, or heel bone, is a serious and disabling injury that can lead to longstanding problems in the foot and ankle.

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Ankle Fusion

Pain caused by ankle arthritis can become severe and unrelenting, greatly impacting one’s quality of life. An ankle fusion, also called ankle arthrodesis, aims to

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Turf Toe

Although largely related to football players because of the “turf” reference, turf toe can happen to anyone, causing tears or sprains around the big toe

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