Medical Articles & News
Ingrown toenails can affect patients of all age and can be quite the nuisance. The typical symptoms of an ingrown toenail include swelling around the end of the toe and pain to the touch around the nail. If left untreated, they may become infected which can produce worsening symptoms such as redness, oozing pus, bleeding, […]
A common cause of pain during and after Breast Cancer treatment and a treatment option: Up to 45% of those undergoing or post breast cancer treatment have pain. Usually, this pain is in the upper limb or mid-back region. It is generally thought that this pain is due to a myofascial trigger point, or […]
A minimally invasive, office-based treatment for chronic knee pain from arthritis. Osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the most disabling conditions in the world. It is present in about 20-30% of the elderly population (over 65-years-old). With the aging of the population and the increasing number of people working longer, this is expected […]
Are bunions getting in the way of your summer? Just like every person is not the same, not every bunion is the same. There are different ways to treat your bunion pain depending on the severity of the deformity, your age, and lifestyle. If you have tried conservative measures without any relief, we can help you select the procedure that works best for […]
1. Timing Warts have a relatively rapid onset. Meanwhile, a corn can take months or even years to develop. Warts are generally caused by a viral infection. This is a very targeted and discrete infection and reaction to the human papilloma virus (HPV). This is why the onset is sudden, painful and covers a small […]
A recent study from McGill University in Canada looked at treatments for plantar fasciitis. The authors compared three groups of patients with pain from plantar fasciitis; each group had a different treatment. The Makeup of the Study + One group underwent extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ECST) with orthotics and a home exercise program + One […]
If you’re living with an arthritic ankle, a total knee replacement can have a tremendous effect on your life. Below we’ve shared three ways a total knee replacement can affect the health of an arthritic ankle. Change The Position of the Ankle When a total knee surgeon places a total knee implant, they must consider the […]
Charcot arthropathy is the destruction of the bones and joints of the foot and ankle from long-standing diabetes. It is irreversible and too often results in amputation. There are a lot of diabetics in Louisiana; they are both diagnosed and undiagnosed. Charcot arthropathy occurs after about ten years or so of no treatment or under-treatment. If […]
Hammer toe is one of the most common foot deformities in the country, with over 60 million Americans diagnosed every year. Doctors approach treatment from many angles, often considering surgery after first exploring conservative treatment paths. At Warner Orthopedics & Wellness, Dr. Meredith Warner utilizes safe and reliable treatment methods, avoiding popular surgical techniques that […]
Believe it or not, your big toe is one of the most important parts of your body because it provides propulsive force when you walk or run. A healthy and injury-free big toe should possess approximately 50 to 90 degrees of extension or dorsiflexion. When this motion is severely limited, it is referred to by […]
