I saw an interesting case of turf toe this week. The patient was a 63 y/o female who underwent 1st mpj fusion for stage 4 hallux limitus in 2007. The fusion was a success and the patient went on to be quite active in sports.
The patient presented to my offi...
In part 1 of this conversation I presented a common customer question: can I wear just one carbon fiber insole? I briefly discussed gait and how a carbon fiber insole may affect gait. In part 2 of this conversation, I ...
Rockers are a very important part of lower extremity biomechanics. Rockers describe pivot points in the gait cycle that decrease the range of motion of the ankle and knee. Rockers are also employed by the b...
Thomas George Morton (1835-1903) was a clinical professor and surgeon at The Pennsylvania Hospital. He was an active surgeon during The Civil War and founding director of several hospitals in the Philadelphia area. As a pioneer of surgical techniques, he is accredite...
What's a Morton's extension? Learn how a Morton's extension is the key to what makes the Hallux Trainer, Molded turf Toe Plate and Flat Turf Toe Plates so effective in treating hallux limitus and hallux rigidus.
