Hallux Rigidus with an Increased or Equal First Metatarsal Length after a Cheilectomy and First Metatarsal Shortening Osteotomy (FMSO) Using a Small Shortening Scarf: A Retrospective 7-year Clinical and Gait Analysis Follow-up
To evaluate the long-term outcomes of a combined surgical approach using cheilectomy and shortening SCARF osteotomy for moderate hallux rigidus (Coughlin grades 2-3) in active patients with a first metatarsal index equal to or longer than the second metatarsal.
What Can Happen to Your Feet When You Wear Sandals Every Day
Sandals may feel great in the summer, but wearing them too often can lead to stubbed toes, blisters, or joint pain. Many sandals lack proper arch support and cushioning, increasing the risk of foot and leg issues.
How tennis takes a toll: The leg and foot injuries players need to watch out for
Tennis demands explosive movement like lunges, pivots, sprints and sudden stops. Every serve starts with a push from the toes. Every rally shifts weight between the heel and forefoot. Unlike sports with linear movement, like sprinting, tennis places constant multi-directional stress on the feet and ankles—two of the most frequently injured body parts in the game.
Are Topical Anti-Inflammatory Creams Worth the Rub?
Chronic pain and inflammation can really take a toll on your physical and mental health. Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) can help reduce pain and inflammation. But they also carry certain risks for cardiovascular and kidney issues, stroke, bleeding and ulcers when you take them for extended periods of time. Fortunately, there are topical anti-inflammatory creams that offer the same amount of relief with significantly reduced risks.
Perioperative Leukocyte-Poor Platelet-Rich Plasma Associated with Reduced Risk of Retear After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repairs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Administration of LP-PRP is associated with significantly reduced post-operative retear rates at minimum 12 months follow up compared to a saline injection control group. However, its use did not demonstrate clinically meaningful effects on postoperative pain or patient-reported outcomes, highlighting its primary benefit as enhancing structural healing.








