Medical Articles & News
The MTP joint or the metatarsophalangeal is on of the most common sites of arthritis in the foot. Located at the base of the big toe, this joint is important because it must bend every time that you take a step. Once arthritis sets in and the joint begins to stiffen, walking can become particularly […]
On Sunday night, CVS Health and Aetna released a joint press release announcing a $69 billion acquisition plan for the pharmacy company (CVS) to purchase the health insurance giant (Aetna). The CVS Health and Aetna merger would not only set a record as the largest health insurance deal in U.S. history, but could potentially change […]
Neuropathy is damage to nerve tissue within the body that prevents messages from being sent to the brain. Diabetic neuropathy, specifically, is nerve damage in the legs and feet caused by high blood sugar. Dysfunctional nerves are unable to provide normal sensation or function. Neuropathy is not uncommon in those who have diabetes and can […]
Diabetes is a significant problem in the United States. While diabetes causes many adverse effects on one’s body, the most commonly-hospitalized reason involves the foot. Diabetes causes nerve damage and poor circulation, which is a catalyst for most foot problems. In addition, diabetics are unable to heal and fight infection normally. One of the complications […]
It’s a sophisticated form of arthritis, one that’s characterized by the quick and severe waves of pain, tenderness, and redness, often in the big toe. It can subside, bringing days without pain, only to be followed by another onset of attacks, known as flare-ups. There is no cure for gout, although prevention and management techniques […]
Despite popular belief, rest isn’t the quickest route to recovery. New research out of Copenhagen shows immediately beginning rehabilitation after an injury may allow patients to recover faster and return to their daily activities much sooner than we once thought. A study Dr. Meredith Warner recently stumbled upon in the New England Journal of […]
It’s true! You don’t have to be a superstar athlete to visit a sports medicine doctor. These medical professionals provide a wide array of treatment options and paths for patients from any background. Read more below to learn more about sports medicine doctors and decide whether you should visit one for your injury. […]
Arthroscopy may be one of the most valuable tools modern surgeons have at their fingertips to identify injury and disease. Before the first arthroscopy in the early 1920s, surgeons used less accurate measures to diagnose illnesses and locate damaged tissue. Now, medical professionals can use arthroscopy to identify conditions affecting bones, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and […]
The current issue with Delvin Breaux, cornerback for the New Orleans Saints, is important for all of us, not just sports fans. Why? Well, in short, team physicians misdiagnosed Delvin Breaux with an ankle bruise. A bruise that never fully healed and began to affect his performance. On the brink of being traded, he sought […]
