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? At 39 years old, Shaquille O'Neal has had quite the basketball career. This year, he has fallen on hard times. In February he suffered an achillies tendon injury and in April only 2 quarters after returning to the game, he goes out with a calf muscle injury. Is this the beginning of the end for the famous Shaq? Three months after the original injury and the Celtics are still Shaq-less.
The Achillies tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body and attaches the calf muscles to the...
•Wendy Williams Loses Because of her Feet!
I am not a Dancing with the Stars nut but I did get a chance to see Wendy Williams' feet and I must say they do not look good. With bunions, blisters, and swelling I am not sure how she managed to put her feet in stilettos and put on a show. That in itself is talent. Still, she was voted off and her dancing didn't make the cut.
I haven't done any professional dancing but I can respect the intense work it does on your entire body and on your feet. Spinning, stepping, dipping, swaying all push...
•Is Japan's Radiation in our Hospitals?
? As we watch the devastation in Japan unfold, we are becoming more aware of the dangers of radiation. Remembering Chernobyl, many of us recall the nuclear disaster that affected much of Russian and Western Europe. These are serious nuclear accidents, but can we be exposed to radiation every day? How much is too much and what is it doing to our body?
Radiation is everywhere. Bananas, pistachios, and kitchenware all have radioactive particles. You cannot avoid being exposed to some levels of...
•33% of People Suffer With Bunion Pain, You Do Not Have to be One of Them
Got a bunion? If yes, you may also have poorer mental and physical functioning! A study published in Arthritis Care and Research found bunions to not only cause foot pain, but also significantly affect a person's quality of life.
Bunions are bumps on the side of the big toe. The big toe deviates towards the lesser toes and a boney prominence will form at the big toe joint. This is typically caused by a biomechanical dysfunction. There seems to be a genetic link and improper shoes are believed...
•Roethlisberger's Shoe Made out of Steel After Foot Injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be taking a bit hit with Roesthlisberger's foot. Originally reported as a foot sprained, some press releases are now reporting that the Steeler's Quarterback has a broken bone in the foot. The official release from the Pittsburgh Stealers states that Roethlisberger injury is an aggravation of an old injury where scar tissue is present. So, is he going to play on Sunday?
It is believed that the Steeler's Quarterback broke his fifth metatarsal bone. This bone is a...
•Is Rex Ryan a Frustrated Podiatrist?
? A video was just released showing Rex Ryan, the NY Jets football coach and his wife, depicting Rex of having a foot fetish. It is this video that made me think of the endless times I get asked, "Dr. Wishnie, why did you become a podiatrist? Do you have a foot fetish?"
Let me first answer that as simply as, absolutely not. I usually tell my patient, "Do you think a gastroenterologist has a butt fetish?" Then I ask, "What body part is beautiful? At least the foot is an external appendage that...
•Joints Under the Weather
It is that time of year when the air gets crisp and you enjoy evening walks through the leaves. Unfortunately, it is also the time of year when arthritis pain flares up. After the rain, before the storm, and changes of temperature seem to have a poor relationship with our joints. Much like pollen aggravated seasonal allergies; the change in seasons aggravates joints. Is the weather really the cause of your joint pain?
Science has not been able to justify the theory. It is believe that...
•Buried Alive and Still On His Feet
Five hours, 40 minutes, and 51 seconds is how long it takes to run a marathon after training underground. Edison Pena was one of the 33 men who survived trapped underground in a mine for 69 days. He was known as "the runner," because he filled the days underground by running through the mine tunnels and signing Elvis. Not even a dark hole of abyss stopped him from keeping his running spirit. What have you done lately?
It is all too easy to start making excuses to not hit the pavement, go...
•Surgery for Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetics are plagued with multiple complications secondary to uncontrolled, high levels of blood glucose. In my practice, I see diabetics who suffer from kidney disease, failing eye sight, and cardiovascular issues. The most noted complication is peripheral neuropathy. This is a progressive disease of the nerves in your feet and possibly the hands. Many treatments for neuropathy have been very unpromising, but new developments in surgical procedures may give patients hope.
It is believed...
•Is Your Foot a Chevy Volt or a Dodge Neon?
? While in my car this weekend, I listened to an old favorite: Car Talk on NPR. As the boys went on to diagnose the caller's car problem, I realized our feet are a lot like cars. They both have the daunting responsibility of getting us where we need to be. We use and abuse the poor things until they breakdown and leave us stranded. A smart car owner gets frequent tune ups. What does a smart foot owner do?
One of your tires is low on air. You don't notice. You keep driving for mile and...
•Is Brett Favre's Ankle Serious?
? The reason Favre is so enjoyable to watch is because you never know what is coming next. No one could have predicted the scene at Lambeau as the Green Bay Packers defeated their rival and hero, the Vikings with Bret Favre.
Are you really a Hero when you play through injuries and avoid medical attention during a game? I have read many articles trying to decipher this ankle injury, but the reports are vague only stating Favre suffers from two minor ankle fractures including a stress fracture...
•Should I have Elective Surgery if I have Diabetes?
? It is well known that diabetics are at risk for poor wound healing and infections. This leads many doctors and patients lean away from surgery in most cases. Some surgeries are necessary and can be debated, but other surgeries are elective and not life threatening. In Diabetics, there is a strong trend towards conservative care and surgery is nearly taken off the table for these patients. Can you have a safe surgery as a diabetic?
Diabetes is a disease that slowly affects the entire...
•Why Do Diabetics Lose Their Legs?
? You have had problems with your foot for years. Your doctor now tells you that the foot needs to be amputated. How did this happen? Do you have to go through with the surgery? What will happen if you keep your foot?
Diabetes is a devastating disease. It can be managed, and many of the complications of diabetes are preventable. This takes much dedication of the patient and a team of doctors. Discovering you have diabetes and making life changes to prevent life threatening complication...
•Kelly Ripa's Charity is a Podiatrists Nightmare
Many know Kelly Ripa for her days in daytime drama starring on the legendary soap opera All My Children. She fell into superstardom when she hit the talk show host scene on Regis and Kelly. Now Kelly is turning heads while racing through central park in high heels!!! In an annual charity event sponsored by Regis and Kelly and Zappos.com, Kelly and many other women raced in high heels. The event was to raise awareness and money for women's heart heath and The Heart Truth, a national...
•Victoria Beckham needs Urgent Surgery on Feet!
Scholl has recently released a survey conducted on Great Britain and the nation's feet. When asked who had the worst feet, the nation spoke loud and clear. 71% of people polled voted Victoria Beckham to have the worst feet in the nation. 67% even thought that Posh should have urgent surgery to address her bunions!
Despite the strong support for Victoria Beckham to undergo surgery, many Britain's admit to fear of foot surgery. 76% stated they would fear a bunion surgery due to the possible...
•Jet Blue Flight Attendant has Something In Common with Your Feet
Life is busy. We run around like crazy. We run our world with a disorganized cluster of events including kids, spouses, and jobs. We have become a society of "over doing it." We drive ourselves into a world of stress. Like the Jet Blue flight attendant, Steve Slater, your emotional SNAP may be right around the corner. We all know what stress does to our sensibility, but what does it do to our feet?
Stress fractures are commonly found in the foot, especially in athletes and the elderly....
•Knee Pain is a Foot Problem
Knee Pain is a Foot Problem Up to 75% of athletes have chronic knee pain. Is your knee pain driving you crazy? There are a million different reasons why so many people suffer from knee pain. Henry (Hank) Aaron, a home run king, is one of many professionals that suffer from arthritis in the knee.
Is there anything you can do to treat or prevent these aches and pains in the knee? All arthritides are irreversible. Once you have arthritis, you will always have arthritis. The first thing to...
•Need An Extra 12 Inches? Women Try These Shoes...Or Not!
Need An Extra 12 Inches? Women Try These Shoes...Or Not! Can 12 inches be bad for you? Yes, when it comes to shoes and high heels. A Romanian man, known as the "shoe architect" has created a line of stilettos that will increase a women's height by twelve inches! Mihai Albu claims his shoes are distinctly appealing to most women since many do not have long legs. The shoes are miraculous sculptress of beauty. With feathers and jewels, skull heads and curves, he has created masterpieces for...
•Better Sex With High Heels
Italian Researcher Claim Better Sex with High Heels
I have heard many claims about high heels and health but this one really caught me off guard.
The Orlando Sentinel reported that Italian researchers have discovered that wearing high heels changes your posture and increases the strength of your pelvic muscles. They took the research findings one step further and say that this will lead to better sex! They also make the claim that ballet style fat shoes have been causing an increase in...
•David Beckham's Ruptured Tendon
The Soccer king will be sitting on the bench through the world cup because of an Achilles tendon rupture. Though the achillies tendon is the largest tendon in the body, it is not uncommon for it to completely rupture! Athletes are at greater risk to experience such an injury, but it is also common in the weekend warriors who have tighter muscles and are taking part of a strenuous sport.
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. This area of tendon is the most common to...
•This Little Tootsie Went to the Market
Baby Foot Advice
Your bundle of joy enters the world and dad quickly checks to make sure he/she is strong. Ten toes!!! Great, now what do we do? When you have a healthy baby, all you want is to keep them healthy. Here are a few tips to keep your baby's feet happy. Many new parents are alarmed when they see discolored, wrinkled, and peeling skin on their new born. This is a normal finding and is not a reason to rush to the emergency room. One must not forget that a baby spends months...
•Being In Love May Reduce Foot Pain?
? The University of California Los Angeles recently did a study that showed thinking of a loved one decreased a person's pain. While having heat applied to their forearm, 25 women were asked to rate their pain levels. When the women were shown pictures of their significant others or when they were allowed to hold their significant others hand their pain level consistently reduced.
Love is patient, love is kind, but is love an anti-pain medication? When one is suffering from a serious...
•New Treatment for Fungal Toenails
Yellow, thick, crumbly, and ugly toenails are hiding behind shoes. They smell a little funky, they look a little funny, and they drive your significant other into frenzy! Toenail fungus is extremely common.
As a foot doctor, I see it every day. Over the last several years, treatment for nail fungus has been getting a lot of attention. There are topical options and oral options for treating the ugly toenails. In addition, there are newer treatments that are non-harmful and very effective....
•Podiatrist Demands you Wear Flip Flops?
? We are nearing the time of the year that families, couples, and friends pack up their bathing suits and head south for a much needed vacation. You may be anxiously awaiting the sand, sun, and cocktails. Burring your feet in the sand beats the day to day routine of boots, snow, and cold toes.
With the growing check lists for your upcoming departure, foot health may not be on your list of thing to prepare for, but maybe it should! The number most vital thing to pack to save your feet are...
•How to Get Rid of Your Winter Alligator Skin
Get Rid of My Dry Skin Dry skin! As the air gets cold, the moisture in the air decreases. The air will steal moisture from your skin and as a result, your skin will be drier this time of the year.
Chapped lips and itchy skin goes hand in hand (or foot and foot) with the season. If you already have dry or sensitive skin, the winter can be especially brutal. How to tackle the dry air or just dry skin in general. What else can cause dry skin? Having sweaty feet can cause dry feet! When...
•Winter De-Feet
Winter is knocking on our doors and bringing cold air to chill our bones. The cold air gives us so many reasons to snuggle up in bed or cozy up by the fire, but it also gives us so many reasons to enjoy the outdoors.
Skiing, ice-skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and snowboarding are all common winter activities that expose our bodies to the cold. It is important to protect yourself from the cold weather. Many are unaware that you can still acquire cold injuries in weather above freezing!...
•Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre: The Foot Comparison!
You cannot watch football this season without hearing about Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. They have been over analyzed in every way possible. So much attention surrounds the legend and the rising star who replaced him. They have faced each other twice already this season, both with a Favre victory, yet the discussions don't seem to subside for a moment. So, to add on to this intense analysis, let us explore the foot injuries of the two athletes!
Prior to the Viking and Packer game,...
•Does My Child Have Flat Feet?
? Flat feet can also be referred to as pes plannus, pes planovalgus, valgo plannus, or pronation syndrome. It is commonly described as a foot without and arch. Flexible and Rigid flatfoot are the two basic forms. A flat foot is rigid when the arch appears flat when the child is sitting and when the child is standing. The flexible flatfoot is when the foot appears normal when the child is sitting, but the arch collapses when the child bears any weight on the foot. The flexible form is less...
•Does Your Pump Bump Have One or Two Humps?
? It sounds like a catchy lyric from the Black Eye Peas or Beyonce, but "Pump Bump" is a common term used among podiatric physicians. Do you have pain behind your heel? Do shoes irritate areas behind your heel and cause pain? Do you feel an abnormal bump behind your heel? It may be a bump that is irritated by your pump and thus a pump bump!
Pump Bump may also be referred to as a Haglund's deformity as well as a retrocalcaneal bursitis. Typically, women most commonly complain of the...
•A Different Kind of Bunion
Ever wonder why the big toe joint is so achy? Does it feel stiff, sore, or swollen? Your big toe joint can go through a lot of abuse over years. It gets stubbed, jammed, and squeezed into shoes. All of this microtrauma can lead to long term damage. Who would have thought your big toe could be such a pain.
Hallux is another name for you big toe. Like any joint, your hallux joint consists of two bones with a layer of cartilage on both ends. The cartilage provides for a sleeker surface and...
•The Ankle Sprain that Doesn't Heel?
? 25% of all musculoskeletal injuries are ankle sprains! What does spraining the ankle actually mean? The ankle joint is made up of three bones: the tibia, fibula and talus. These bones are held into proper position by a number of ligaments.
The soft tissues surrounding the joint help stabilize the bones so they do not move too much in the wrong directions. Sprains usually occur during athletic activities but sometimes we step down or trip on a rug and put abnormal pressures on our ankle....
•Children Get Heel Pain Too and They are Not Faking IT!
Many of us think that foot problems are one of the aches and pains of aging. But heel pain is not normal nor is it isolated to only adults. I have seen my share fair of children and teens that are having difficulty playing sports or participating in gym classes because of heel pain! Sever's disease is the most common cause of childhood heel pain and usually affects children 8-14 years of age
Traditionally, the disease was thought to affect males much more predominately, but now that we are...
•Here a Cankle, There a Cankle, Everywhere a Cankle Ankle!
We've all heard the term "cankle" but do we really know what it means? Media harps on Hillary Clinton's cankles and other famous celebrities such as Kelly Clarkson and Katherine Hepburn. Cankle is a non-medical slang word to describe the absence of a defined ankle. The calf seems to extend strait down into the foot. As if the word did not have enough body parts to over criticize, we have not moved on to obsess over the size and appearance of our ankles!
A cankle a fully functional ankle and...
•Toenail Fungus: The Getting, Going and Staying Gone.
Onychomycosis is the medical term for nail fungus and yes, you are not the only one hiding your ugly toenails. Over 6 million Americans suffer from toenail fungus and the number continues to grow more every year. Every day, I am faced with questions regarding oral treatment for toenail fungus, and there seems to be a lot of misunderstandings and myths. Do you know the truth about oral fungal treatments? Truth or Myth? Oral treatments such as Lamisil damage your liver.
This can be true...
•Child Limping May be Sign of Bone Infection!
We have all had are falls and bruises. It is part of growing up. My boys are constantly horsing around upstairs, downstairs, outside, and inside. It is impossible to keep my eye on them 24/7. Sometimes they fall and sometimes they get hurt. But sometimes your child's pain is more than just an ouchy from clowning around.
Is your child limping and complaining of pain? Could your child be at risk of a bone infection? Our bodies are constantly fighting off infection. Every time we take a...
•Bunions at the Dinner Table
Victoria Beckham, also known as Posh Spice, has made the news several times this year. Not because of her husband's amazing talents or her singing career, but rather because of her feet. This Spice Girl has a very serious dilemma. Should she correct her bunions or should she continue to wear sexy shoes and deal with the pain?
A bunion deformity is when your big toe tilts toward your small toes. Over time, the big toe creeps further and further along and causes a bump to protrude out on...
•Ingrown Nails Got You Hanging?
? If you have an ingrown toenail, you can relate when I say the pain and discomfort is beyond aggravating. Trying to find comfortable shoes is sometime impossible. But what do you do about an ingrown toenail? Do you try to cut it out with a toenail clipper? Will it be there forever?
Some people are scared to seek medical attention because they think they will have to get their nail removed. Though sometimes this is necessary, it is rare that it one will have to lose their entire nail....
•Sending Your Child's Feet to College
Some of you have been dreading this day since the day he/she was born. Some of you have been waiting anxiously since he/she became a teenager. Your bundle of joy is all grown up and on their way to college. Parents across the world are preparing their lectures on sex, drugs, and alcohol. There is so much they have to learn on their first adventure with independence. What parents often overlook at this vulnerable time in their child's life is the "foot talk."
Hear me out before you think...
•Summer Bumming Hard on Your Feet!
Though it is hard to admit in a heat wave, summer is coming to a halt. It won't be long until the kids are at school, and pumpkin picking, football games, and turkey dinners will be on the agenda! Thankfully there is still a good month of sandals and barbeque left! But, are your feet still up for the summer challenge or has summer gotten the best of them already. You may need to pay special attention to your feet on the last stretch of fun in the sun!
Complaint: My feet are dry and...
•The Stink in Your Feet!
Are you embarrassed about the stank that comes from your feet. Do your husband's feet stink? What about your children's feet, especially your young athlete? Stinky feet have been plaguing man kind since the stone age! Thus, you can only imagine all of the home remedies. I once heard of one that consisted of soaking your feet in 7-up then barbecue sauce and then finishing off with a blow dryer. Sounds ridiculous to me but some people swear by it! So, what is it that instigates that odor...
•Why See a Foot Doctor?
? Why See a Foot Doctor? It is interesting to me how many people ignore foot and ankle problems. My feet hurt. My toe looks funny. My foot doesn't feel right. My ankle is sore. I can't run because of foot pain. My ankle gives out. This should warrant one to suspect a problem but most turn a blind eye to their foot problems. When you have a tooth ache, you go to the dentist. When you can't see well, you go to the eye doctor. When your child has a fever, you go to your family doctor....
•Super-Pregant Feet
It was recently announce that Ariana Lima and her basketball star husband are expecting their first baby. This Victoria Secret Supermodel is not along. Heidi Klum also recently announced she too is pregnant. When supermodels are pregnant they still find a way to uphold their image. We see them on TV strutting their stuff in high heels and designer gowns. Unable to drink or drug, how do celebrities keep the smile on their face with all the extra weight and tight shoes? The secret: Good...
•Walking for Cancer: How to save your FEET!
Throughout the summer and into the fall, many hit the city streets to walk for breast cancer, arthritis, and many other devastating medical conditions. If you have ever participated in a Breast Cancer walk, you know the emotional drive behind finishing the race for yourself, and loved ones.
Nothing stands in the way of a herd of women and men in pink. Well, maybe foot pain. Many of these walks are 20+ miles a day and for most of us, we don't normally put that kind of millage on our feet....
•The Effect of Ankle Injuries on Your March Madness Office Pool
There are two things for which March is known: green beer and basketball. This week, Americans are enjoying both. Whether you are a twelve year old boy or a grandma involved in the nursing home pool, it seems like everyone is talking about March madness. But did you know that just the last week there were five foot or ankle injuries among the players competing in the NCAA tournament. Before you turn in your bracket, you may want to take some of these injuries into consideration.
Robert...
•Why Does It Feel Like I am Walking On Stones
Grant Hill's Foot Problem
The Suns' 'Iron-man' Hill has been battling a neuroma for years! There have been many people stirring online wondering if Grant Hill needs surgery and what will it do to the team. Is his career being threatened by this painful neuroma? Most likely, the answer is no. The team will survive this troubling foot condition and so will the iron man.
A neuroma is a thickening of a nerve and is often referred to as a benign growth or a tumor. Do not let these words...
•Can You Buy Foot Products From a Catalogue?
? While flying home from a medical conference, I noticed that airplane shopping magazines have everything. You can buy jackknife watches, home acupuncture kits, and even the world's largest crossword puzzle. Amazing!
You may notice that the magazine is full of advertisements for healthcare products. You can buy hearing aids, back adjusters and tons of different foot products. All while flying thousands of miles above your doctor's office. So how reliable are these products? Almost...
•Rihanna Attacks Chris Brown with Stiletto!
Rihanna and Chris Brown's domestic dispute is the hot topic everywhere. Chris Brown if claiming self defense and now Rihanna is backing him up! According to friends of the couple, Chris claims that Rihanna came after him first using her stiletto as weapon. Are high heels a weapon! Ladies, don't worry about protecting yourself with a gun or pepper spray. Just slip on those red high heels and you have your weapon of choice.
Just take a look at your or your lady's stiletto. The heel comes...
•A Safe Pedicure
You have been in your heels all day and you begin to daydream about you pedicurist. How great it would be to escape the kids, the hustle and bustle, and get your feet pampered. But it may cost you. Did you know that you may be on pedicure away from a nasty infection or even death! No, I am not exaggerating. In Texas, a young woman was cut by a pumice stone. The open wound got infected by bacteria lurking in the whirlpool.
After 6 months of fighting off the chronic wound, the women...
•Diabetes and Foot Ulcers
There are over 23 million American with diabetes, and another 57 million with pre-diabetes. Many argue that diabetes is becoming an epidemic. As technology continues to advance the efficiency of our world, it also takes away the need for physical exertion. In order to get the exercise necessary to stay healthy, we have to "go work out."
Most of us are dropping the ball on this; and thus, America is gaining weight. This combined with fast food and fat filled diets are causing diabetes to be...
•Mary Saved My Legs
Mary and Simon have been close friends throughout their entire lives. As children, they grew up next door to each other in an average suburb. They were very active children playing every sport imaginable and always supported one another through the years. As they grew older, their hobbies changed from running around the neighborhood to cooking, reading, and spending time with their families. Over time, their good lifestyle habits changed and both became slightly overweight.
Still, Mary...
•New Year and New Shoes
As the month of January continues to march along, how many of us are losing confidence in our new year's resolution. The biggest problems with new year's resolutions is that it is only an idea and we never prepare, adjust our schedule, or truly invest in our future.
So here is your mid-January resolution pep talk. If getting in shape and exercising was your new year's resolution, you need a starter package! First dedicate time into your schedule. It is like lunch. It is in your schedule...
•Will I have Grandma's Ugly Feet?
? My Grandmother had the ugliest feet on earth. Between bunions and hammertoes, corns and warts, she had every ailment known to the foot. Every new pair of shoes had to be stretched and cut to accommodate the outsized bones protruding in all directions. Everywhere we went, her feet would get a look and she was constantly complaining of her oh so ache feet. As I slip on my red high heels, I can't help but wonder if my feet will grow into an ugly mess like grandma's. There is already a bump...
•Is My House Infected With Warts?
? Most warts are harmless and are commonly found on children and teenagers. Warts are caused by a very common virus that invades the skin though a small visible or invisible abrasion. A lot of people confuse warts with a corn or callous. The difference is that warts have tiny red-brown spots in the center where callouses do not.
Some people tend to get warts more easily than others. We are all a little different on how our immune system recognizes such nasty invaders, thus some people will...
•ARE YOU AT RISK OF HAVING A GOUT ATTACK?
? Do you enjoy consuming red meat, beer, red wine, excessive amounts of alcohol, rich sauces, seafood, organ meats, anchovies, herring, asparagus, and/or mushrooms? If so, you may be at risk of getting a gout attack. What exactly is gout?
Gout, a form of arthritis, is caused by a build-up of sharp, needle-shaped urate crystals in the joint. These crystals are responsible for the pain and inflammation associated with this condition. The increase in crystals is caused by elevated...
•What is That Pain In My Heel?
? What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Do you have stabbing, burning heel pain? When you get out of bed or out of your car is your foot achy and painful to walk on? If yes, you may be suffering from Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis is caused by inflammation of your plantar fascia, a band of tissue that supports your arch. It can arise for various reasons including improper shoe gear, overuse, or even your foot type. Anything that causes increased stress on the arch supporting ligament will cause...
•The Risk Associated with the Diabetic Foot
Diabetes, a disease where the body does not produce its own insulin (Type I) or where the body improperly uses its own insulin (Type II), results in increased blood sugar levels. Seven percent of Americans or 20.8 million people in this country are living with diabetes. This is a life-long disease that can severely affect the body?s major organ systems, particularly the feet and ankles.
Oftentimes, symptoms of diabetes such as numbness and tingling first appear in the feet. This is due to...
•What is That Burning in My Feet?
? Burning, tingling, and numbness in your toes and feet may be the first signs of diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy is a dysfunction of nerves and is commonly seen in the hands and feet.
There are two types of nerves that may be affected: small nerve fibers, and large nerve fibers. Small nerve fiber damage will cause abnormal sensation and large nerve fiber damage leads to decreasing sensory perception and coordination. Damage to these nerves can be caused for several reasons, but the most...
•Cowboys Running Back Out With Toe Injury
While many were carving turkey, the Dallas Cowboys were defeating the Seattle Seahawks. Though a sweet victory, Marion Barber left the game with a foot injury. The Dallas Cowboy's running back dislocated his right pinky toe. Now many wonder if he will be able to play in their next game against Pittsburgh on December 7th.
So what is a dislocated toe and how serious can it be? Toe dislocations are very common in athletes and are often considered a minor injury. There are three bones that...
•How Do My High Fashion Shoes Rate?
? Shoes are where fashion is at. A new trend across the world is to shop shoe up. From heels to flats, woman are shoe shopping their hearts out. But what are these shoes doing to your feet. High fashion is not so hot when your feet get injured. Here are some examples of popular shoes styles that may cause you to need podiatric medical treatment.
The Sling Back Heel: Usually a pointed toe with a strap around the back of the heel. These shoes often cause blisters and toe pain. They are...
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