Ankle Conditions
5 Reasons Why You Have Pain on the Outside of Your Foot
When the outer edge of your foot hurts enough to get your attention, it can often be difficult to identify the precise cause. While some of the following conditions can occur anywhere in or on your foot, they all belong on a checklist of potential sources of pain on the outside of your foot.
Expert Insights On Treatment Options For Cystic Lesions Of The Talus
As published in Podiatry Today: An osteochondral lesion is an injury or fracture to the chondral surface or underlying subchondral bone. These lesions occur in the talus and are generally secondary to single or multiple traumatic events. Traumatic events can cause multiple mechanisms of injury including shearing, fracture, avulsion and compaction. These injuries can result […]
Sports and Overuse Injuries of the Foot and Ankle
Warmer weather of course seems like the perfect time for people to become more active. Engaging in sports and working hard to get in shape for the summer season. In our Southern California foot and ankle clinics, we have seen a recent increase in stress and overuse injuries over the last month or so, likely […]
What Your Feet Want You to Know about Playing Tennis
Hey tennis star, it’s us, your feet! We love hitting the tennis court with you, and it’s a relatively safe way to stay in shape, whether you’re a young whippersnapper or an old soul. Of course, no physical activity is without its risks. The constant lateral motion and quick stops and starts across the court […]
How to Apply for Social Security Disability with Arthritis
If you suffer from arthritis that is so severe that it impacts your ability to work, you may be eligible to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees disability programs that offer monthly benefits to individuals who are unable to work because of medical conditions. To qualify for disability benefits […]
Tom Cruise Stunt Mishap Leads to Severely Broken Ankle. He Then Rejects Surgery. Why?
Director Christopher McQuarrie says the action star broke ankle during the filming of a stunt which required jumping between buildings and hitting a wall
5 Signs your Ankle Sprain Might be a Fracture
Ankle sprains and ankle fractures can have pain, swelling, bruising and it may be difficult to walk. But how do you know if your ankle your ankle is broken?
Toy Scooter Related Injuries: what you need to you know
Is your 10 year old is dying for a scooter or skateboard so he can “ride the rails” and “catch some air” like his friends? Before you make your purchase you may want to consider the possible injury risks. A new study published by Clinical Pediatrics states that “kick” scooters, much like the one your […]
