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The human foot, a marvel of design.

Is not impervious to the occasional twist, leading to the development of hammer toe – a prevalent condition observed in podiatry. Imagine toes that were once dutifully aligned deciding to take on a hammer-like shape. The causes are diverse, ranging from ill-fitti...

Subluxation of metatarsals following partial amputation in cases of diabetic osteomyelitis

Diabetic wounds and the bone infections (osteomyelitis) that can often result from diabetic wounds are always challenging to treat.  In my years of practice, I’ve found no better teacher than experience in tr...

Foreign bodies, or what are sometimes called retained foreign bodies, range from wood splinters to glass to shard of metal.  The feet are particularly susceptible to puncture wounds and retained foreign bodies.  Toothpicks, splinters of wood from the old wood floor or a sliver of glass from that bro...

What’s good about a vape device?

Nothing really - let me explain.  As a doctor you find out that conversation is the primary key to making a diagnosis.  In the medical world we may call it the history, but I call it good conversation with a focus on the primary reason the patient has come to your o...

History of Lisfranc injuries

Jaques Lisfranc de St. Martin was a French physician, pioneering many surgical procedures during the early 19^th century.  As a surgeon in the Napoleonic army, Lisfranc worked on the Russian front where he acquired acclaim for his skill in working with foot injuries.  It...