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How to Keep Your Foot Safe During a Pedicure

Is pedicure safety really something you need to be aware of? It is. Because if you don’t watch it, you …

Safety Tips for the Nail Salon

Before scheduling an appointment for your pedicure, review these safety tips to protect your feet before pampering them.

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

Your Next Step Podiatry

Make an appointment with one of our doctors for an evaluation to see if you qualify for a pair of shoes.

Patients with Diabetes: Take Care when Visiting Nail Salons

If you have diabetes, you know that good foot care is one of the most important aspects of the disease. Any small injury like a puncture wound, blister or scrape can become infected and degenerate into a serious foot ulcer if not caught in time.<br>Even something as simple as trimming your toenails mu

9 Health Rules That Doctors Never Break

Top doctors share the best health tips and health advice they themselves follow to prevent skin cancer and breast cancer, reduce back pain, prevent stress and more.

7 Tips for Arthritis Pain Relief

Arthritis pain relief is important for independence &amp; improving quality of life. Use 7 tips to relieve pain by combining treatments with lifestyle changes.

Choose the Right Orthopedic Surgeon

Finding the right orthopedic surgeon may seem overwhelming. Narrow down your search with these helpful tips and questions.

When Can I Sue My Orthopedic Surgeon?

Advancements in orthopedic surgery mean that athletes can return to playing after devastating injuries and the rest of us can live without chronic pain from damaged bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. But not all orthopedic surgeries result in miraculous recoveries....

Should You See an Orthopedic Surgeon?

How do you know if it's time to visit an orthopedic surgeon? Well, you may want to consider scheduling an appointment if you have pain that won't let up, diminished function, or any deformity of your musculoskeletal system.

4 steps to recovering from orthopedic surgery

Physical therapy is a key component of rehabilitation from any orthopedic surgery. Whether it’s a total joint procedure or a …

Things to Consider While Selecting an Orthopedic Surgeon

Discover the most important things to consider when choosing an orthopedic surgeon.

Choose a trustworthy orthopedic surgeon to help manage joint pain

Finding the right doctor can be tough and there are many things to consider — would you be more comfortable with a male or female? Is the medical office conveniently located? Is the physician highly regarded in the medical community? When it comes to a specialist, it can be even trickier to know who will be the right fit for you. If you’re suffering from joint pain and ready to seek help from an orthopedic surgeon, here is some advice to consider.

What is Orthopedics? What is Orthopedic Surgery?

As the medical fields continue to promote the benefits of exercise and healthy eating habits, both the young and old are becoming more active. Because of this, overuse and injuries to the bones, joints and muscles occurs, especially in baby boomers. Some of the most common conditions that require eventual treatment are those caused by degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, and arthritis and these problems are studied…

Is it orthopaedic surgery or orthopedic surgery?

Today bone surgery in the United States is either orthopaedic or orthopedic.

Considering Orthopedic Surgery? Here Are Five Things To Know

Make an informed decision about surgery––and get on the road to recovery faster—with these tips.

When to See an Orthopedic Surgeon

6 tips to prepare to see an orthopedic surgeon

An appointment to see an orthopedic surgeon for a joint injury or pain can be frustrating. Tips to prepare ahead to get the most out of your appointment:

Why Is My Ankle Catching?

One complaint that we hear every so often in our clinic is that a patient’s ankle seems to be catching, freezing or “locking up” during certain movements. While it may not be outwardly painful, it certainly can be uncomfortable and make for a daily annoyance. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at why […]

Opioid Overprescription by Orthopedic Surgeons Fueling Epidemic of Painkiller Overdoses, Study Finds

Overprescription of opioid painkillers by orthopedic surgeons has played a key role in the epidemic of painkiller overdoses in the U.S.