Sometimes the phrase “your “Achilles’ heel” is not just a metaphor. It may be that your area of weakness, at least for a time, is actually located in that particular body part. When stretched beyond its normal limits, the Achilles tendon may tear or rupture, an extremely painful injury. Whether or not the injury occurs,…
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Your total ankle replacement doesn’t have to be intimidating
I understand that the idea of a major surgery can be overwhelming for my New York patients, and this is particularly true when it comes to a total ankle replacement. The name alone is daunting. Yes, we are removing your entire ankle and swapping it out for a newer model. But that’s not something we…
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