Are fallen arches related to genetics or are they caused by behavior and poor footwear choices? Whether it’s referred to as having fallen arches or flat feet, pes planus, the more technical term, is an uncomfortable and often painful condition to have. There can also be a subtle stigma to it. Early twentieth-century policemen whose…
Continue reading…Dr. Hubbard Contributes to Prestigious Orthopaedic Surgery Journal
We are pleased to announce that Christopher E. Hubbard, MD has contributed to a review article, Stress Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal in Athletes, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(JAAOS). The article is a discussion of the surgical treatment of stress fractures of the fifth metatarsal in athletes, given…
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Risk of Foot Stress Fractures Increase with Osteoporosis
Does osteoporosis increase the risk of foot fractures as we get older? Stress fractures are typically small cracks in the bone that are the result of overuse or some sort of repetitive movement. The feet, ankles and lower legs are particularly vulnerable to stress fractures because they bear the weight of the body, including the…
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Risk Factors That Increase Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Are some people more prone to suffering an Achilles tendon rupture than others? Named after Achilles, one of the mythical heroes of the Trojan War who was considered the greatest of all Greek warriors, the Achilles tendon is well known by most as the strongest tendon in the body, but it is also the longest….
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What Causes Osteochondral Defect in the Ankle?
What is the most likely cause of OCD Talus? Osteochondral defect (OCD) refers to a focal area of damage, usually to cartilage and part of the bone that it surrounds. This type of damage is accompanied by pain, swelling, and mechanical impairment. In the ankle, this condition is typically associated with the talus bone, which…
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Recovery Timeline for Achilles Tendon Rupture Repairs
Is it true that it can take up to a year to fully recover from an Achilles tendon rupture? The Achilles tendon rupture is one of the most dreaded injuries in professional sports, especially in the NBA where it has become increasingly more common. Of course, it isn’t only professional athletes who suffer from Achilles…
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Total Ankle Replacement for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Is total ankle replacement surgery an option if the pain in my knee is caused by rheumatoid arthritis? How do you react when a friend or family member tells you that they have been diagnosed with arthritis? No doubt you are sympathetic, but doesn’t this sort of announcement seems fairly commonplace, even expected, if they…
Continue reading…Treating OCD Talus with Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate
Is platelet-rich plasma beneficial in the treatment of OCD talus? OCD Talus, more technically osteochondral defect or lesion of the talus, describes an injury to the talus, which is one of the three bones that make up the ankle joint. The other two bones that come together in the ankle are the tibia and fibula….
Continue reading…Is It a Sprain or a Jones Fracture?
Is it possible to think you only have a sprained ankle but it is actually a Jones fracture? It would be fair to say that, while the Jones fracture is considered by healthcare professionals to be one of the most serious fractures to the foot, many people have never heard of it. This is true…
Continue reading…How to Prepare for Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
Are there things that I can do before my total ankle replacement surgery to help my recovery process? Have you recently been advised by your orthopedic specialist that total ankle replacement surgery is recommended? This was not something you wanted to hear. It’s also likely that it wasn’t a surprise either, because this only happens…
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