Ankle arthritis develops from wear and tear on the cartilage of the ankle joint over time, eventually leading to stiffness, pain or swelling in and around the ankle.
Michelle Chastain shares her experience with anterior hip replacement surgery at Nebraska Medicine. At three weeks post-surgery, she was walking three miles regularly.
By the time she was approaching 40, daily pain had stolen Sarah McHenry’s ability to walk to the park with her kids. Hip replacement surgery with orthopaedic surgeon Beau Kildow, MD, changed everything.
A question currently trending online is: Can breast cancer cause arm pain? If you’ve been experiencing arm pain and have been asking this yourself, the short answer is: It’s extremely unlikely.
Question: I have had pain in the heel of my foot for about a year. Should I start with a general practitioner or seek out a specialist? Answered by Alexander Sawatzke, MD, orthopaedic surgeon.
Join our specialists as they discuss options for joint replacement, what to expect and how advances in technology are helping patients get back to the activities they love.
Question: I work from home, so I only wear shoes when I go out. Is this bad for my feet? Should I be wearing shoes inside? Answered by Alexander Sawatzke, MD, orthopaedic surgeon.
Question: I’ve been having aches in my right big toe for a couple of weeks, and I’m wondering if it’s time to see a doctor. What could be causing this? Answered by Alexander Sawatzke, MD, orthopaedic surgeon.
Blood clots can be dangerous under certain circumstances. Vascular surgeon Mrinalini Patil, MD, explains the most common vein blockages, their symptoms, risks and when to take action.
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