Health and Fitness

Overview A hip labral tear involves the ring of cartilage (labrum) that follows the outside rim of the hip joint socket. Besides cushioning the hip joint, the labrum acts like a rubber seal or gasket to help hold the ball at the top of the thighbone securely within the hip socket. Athletes who participate in sports such as ice hockey, soccer, football, golf and ballet are at higher risk of developing hip labral tears. Structural problems of the hip also can lead to a hip labral tear. Symptoms Many hip labral tears cause no signs or symptoms. Some people, however, have one or more of the following: Pain in the hip or groin, often made worse by long periods of standing, sitting or walking or athletic activity A locking, clicking or catching sensation in the hip joint Stiffness or limited range of motion in the hip joint Causes The cause of a hip labral tear might be: 1.Trauma. Injury to or dislocation of the hip joint — which can occur during car accidents or from playing contact sports ...

What is a Lapiplasty? Lapiplasty is a new procedure using patented technology to correct not only the bunion, but its root cause. It straightens three dimensions of alignment of the metatarsal bone. First, it corrects the sideways lean of your metatarsal bone. How is a Lapiplasty performed? Instead of cutting the bone in half and shifting the top part over, the patented Lapiplasty Procedure uses specially-designed instrumentation to rotate the entire deviated bone back into its normal anatomical position, naturally straightening your toe; removing the “bump” and associated pain. How long is the recovery after Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction? One of the biggest advantages of Lapiplasty is the quick recovery. Patients are allowed early weight-bearing due to the stabilization allowed by the anatomically shaped titanium plates, placed to correct the foundation of the foot and toe.  Typical recovery involves 2 weeks of non-weight bearing in a splint.  Patients then return to the of...

Overview Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes (plantar fascia). Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that usually occurs with your first steps in the morning. As you get up and move, the pain normally decreases, but it might return after long periods of standing or when you stand up after sitting. The cause of plantar fasciitis is poorly understood. It is more common in runners and in people who are overweight. Symptoms Plantar fasciitis typically causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. The pain is usually the worst with the first few steps after awakening, although it can also be triggered by long periods of standing or when you get up from sitting. How is plantar fasciitis treated? Home treatments like rest, icing, and using braces and anti-inflammatory drugs are often ...

Overview A foot condition in which the toe has an abnormal bend in the middle joint. A hammer toe is usually caused by wearing ill-fitting shoes. It often affects the toe next to the big toe. The affected toe may be painful or hard to move and may develop corns or calluses. Treatment can include wearing roomier shoes and using shoe inserts or pads. Surgery might be required. What is a hammer toe? A hammer toe is a deformity that causes your toe to bend or curl downward instead of pointing forward. This deformity can affect any toe on your foot. It most often affects the second or third toe. Although a hammer toe may be present at birth, it usually develops over time due to arthritis or wearing ill-fitting shoes, such as tight, pointed heels. In most cases, a hammer toe condition is treatable. Signs and symptoms A hammer toe causes you discomfort when you walk. It can also cause you pain when you try to stretch or move the affected toe or those around it. Hammer toe symptoms may be mild...

Overview Lateral ankle instability is a complex condition that can, at times, prove difficult to evaluate and treat for general practitioners. The difficulty in evaluation and treatment is due in part to the ankle complex is composed of three joints: talocrural, subtalar, and tibiofibular syndesmosis. What are the symptoms of ankle instability? 1. Pain or tenderness in the ankle. 2. Discomfort or swelling. 3. A repeated “giving way” of the ankle on the outer, or lateral, side. 4. A general feeling of instability or wobbliness in the ankle, particularly when walking, running or when on uneven surfaces. Treatment  Conservative treatment of lateral ankle instability consists of early functional rehabilitation; including rest, ice, elevation, compression, initial range of motion, progressive weight-bearing guided by symptom tolerance, and physical therapy. Even with proper functional rehabilitation 10 to 40% of patients will go on to develop chronic ankle instability following acute an...

Overview Ingrown toenails are a common condition in which the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh. The result is pain, inflamed skin, swelling and, sometimes, an infection. Ingrown toenails usually affect the big toe. Often you can take care of ingrown toenails on your own. If the pain is severe or spreading, your health care provider can take steps to relieve your discomfort and help you avoid complications of ingrown toenails. If you have diabetes or another condition that causes poor blood flow to your feet, you're at greater risk of complications of ingrown toenails. What are ingrown toenails? Ingrown toenails occur when the edges or corners of your nails grow into the skin next to the nail. Your big toe is most likely to get an ingrown toenail. You can treat ingrown toenails at home. However, they can cause complications that might require medical treatment. Your risk of complications is higher if you have diabetes or other conditions that cause poor circulat...

Overview A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. It occurs when some of the bones in the front part of your foot move out of place. This causes the tip of your big toe to get pulled toward the smaller toes and forces the joint at the base of your big toe to stick out. The skin over the bunion might be red and sore. Wearing tight, narrow shoes might cause bunions or make them worse. Bunions can also develop as a result of the shape of your foot, a foot deformity or a medical condition, such as arthritis. Smaller bunions (bunionettes) can develop on the joint of your little toe. Symptoms The signs and symptoms of a bunion include: 1. A bulging bump on the outside of the base of your big toe 2. Swelling, redness or soreness around your big toe joint 3. Corns or calluses — these often develop where the first and second toes rub against each other 4. Ongoing pain or pain that comes and goes 5. Limited movement of your big toe When to see a doctor Althoug...