A sudden injury threatened to derail competitive cheer and stunt athlete Isabel Kleidosty’s dreams of competing at the collegiate level. However, thanks to innovative surgical techniques, Kleidosty is thriving today.

When you think of sports medicine, elite athletes and complex surgeries might come to mind. However, any active individual can benefit from sports medicine.

Hammertoes are caused by imbalances of the various muscles and tendons that go into the toes. They may cause symptoms such as painful calluses from rubbing on shoes or other toes.

Question: I slipped unexpectedly and fell on the outside of my ankle when rock climbing this morning. I fell from about 3 feet off the ground. My ankle hurt terribly, and I’ve been off it all day. I think it’s sprained. Should I go to the doctor? Answer from orthopaedic surgeon Alex Sawatzke, MD.

A bunion is a foot condition that shows up as a bump or painful area around the big toe joint. Bunions are most often seen in adults but can be present from birth.

If you have toenail fungus, how likely is it to be in your stomach and other parts of your body?

Without the proper footwear, long days on your feet can wreak havoc. The bottom line – bad shoes can be your worst enemy. Here's how to find the right fit.

How do you know if it's time to see a specialist for that hand or wrist injury?

Learn the basics about Rheumatoid Arthritis from Brian Fay, MD a Rheumatologist specialist for Internal Medicine at Grand Island.