The leaves are changing to beautiful yellows, oranges, and reds and snow is on the horizon, both of which make for great hiking scenery! If you are planning a hike in the mountains over the weekend, check out our hiking injury prevention tips below. If you or a loved one does sustain…
Foot and Ankle
Top Cheerleading Injuries: Orthopedics
Even though this year may look a little different, football and cheerleading are back! While most of the fans are cheering on the team at home, our cheerleaders are out on the field tumbling, doing the splits, and doing gymnastics. This acrobatic sport can lift spirits but can sometimes result in injury. We discuss the…
How Long Will It Take My Ankle Sprain To Heal?
You are on your morning run when you get distracted for a split second and you step off the sidewalk and awkwardly twist your ankle. Now you’ve got a possible ankle sprain and are wondering, “How long will it take for my ankle sprain to heal?” We know all you want to do is get…
ORTHOPEDIC ISSUES: MEN VS. WOMEN
As the medical field continues to improve and develop, it is increasingly important for us at ORTHOKNOX to identify trends and differences among patients so we can determine more accurate personalized treatment plans for each individual patient. Due to differences in structural anatomy, hormones, and genetics, some studies have identified some trends in injuries and…
Common Foot and Ankle Conditions Your Ankle Doctor Can Treat
Whether your foot and ankle pain are the results of trauma, sports injury, or degenerative problems, our team of reputable board-certified orthopedic surgeons can help you. Comprising 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments, the feet are complex structures that are highly susceptible to injuries and discomfort. Understanding the symptoms and conditions…