Medical Articles & News
Meniscal tears are a frequent cause of knee pain, swelling and instability. Meniscus tears are common among athletes but also occurs in less active people. People who play contact sports are most at risk for meniscus tears, but anyone can suffer from a tear regardless of their age or activity level. In fact, MRI studies […]
Plantar fasciitis affects over 2 million people a year and is thought to be the most common cause of pain in the inferior heel. If left untreated plantar fasciitis can become a disabling long-term condition. Plantar fasciitis affects a patient’s level of activity and affect mobility. The natural history of plantar fasciitis can mean pain […]
Many people complain of deep and aching pain in the midfoot. This pain is often near the level of the arch but in the center of the foot. It often occurs after a sprain but could very well be associated with no injury or trauma at all. Too often, this sort of pain is simply […]
Fractures (breaks in bone) through the joint surface increase the risk of post-traumatic arthritis 20 times. In fact, three out of four people that sustain a break through the joint surface itself may develop arthritis in that joint eventually.
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.
