Medical Articles & News
The manifestation of ankle arthritis causes as much psychological and physical damage to the body as does the arthritis of the knee, hip, and back. In addition, we now know that ankle arthritis also causes as many functional limitations as does arthritis of the knee and hip.
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in sports and also in normal life. Normally, there are treated with time, basic ligament care techniques and sometimes physical therapy. Most sprains will heal without surgery over time.
Achilles tendinitis is a condition that causes pain along the back of the leg concentrated near the heel. The Achilles tendon has its point of atachment at the posterior aspect of the heel. As the largest tendon in the body, the Achilles tendon connects the posterior calf muscle to the heel bone.it is also integral […]
A turf toe is a sprain of the main joint of the big toe. The injury occurs when the toe is bent up into hyperextension. These types of sprains became prevalent in American football players after artificial turf was introduced, which led to the name turf toe. Artificial turf is much harder than natural turf […]
A talus fracture occurs when there is a break in one of the bones that forms the ankle. This type of fracture typically happens during a high-energy event. These fractures can lead to an increased loss of motion. A talus fracture that doesn’t heal correctly can be even more dangerous and result in chronic pain. […]
The Louisiana Claims Associate Educational Conference and Expo was held this past weekend and Dr. Meredith Warner was in attendance to share her knowledge on MRI for lower back pain. The LCA is a Baton Rouge organization represents claims professionals across the state.
Stress fractures are one of the most common injuries of the foot. These fractures can be painful and hard to manage, but recovery can be quick when the correct treatment method is employed.
An ankle is sprained when the ligaments that work to support the ankle are stretched outside of their range and a tear occurs. Ankle sprains are a very common injury that can range from mild to severe depending on the stress placed on the ligaments. Most sprains can be healed with at-home remedies, like rest […]
A pilon frarcture is a break at the bottom of the tibia. Typically the fibula is also broken with this type of injury. A pilon fracture commonly occurs as a result of a high-energy event, like a car crash, fall or sudden impact. Pilon means “pestle” in French, which is an instrument used for crushing […]
Midfoot injuries occur if the bones in the midfoot are broken, or the ligaments that support the area is torn. The injury can range from simple to complex. This type of injury is often mistaken for a sprain. However, these injuries can’t be treated in the same way and may require surgery, therapy and other […]
