by Robert Martin, DO | Mar 31, 2023 | Foot & Ankle Care, General Orthopaedic
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in our body. They help point your foot downward, rise on your toes, and push off your foot as you walk. Anyone can rupture their Achilles tendon, but certain factors increase the risk of rupture. The rupture may be acute or...
by webmaster | Jan 20, 2023 | Foot & Ankle Care
Back pain will affect up to 80% of the people in this country at some point in their lifetime, with 20% to 30% of the population experiencing back pain at any given time. The prevalence of BP peaks between the ages of 35 and 60 years. Of the people who develop acute...
by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Nov 25, 2022 | Foot & Ankle Care
Foot ulcers are becoming a major healthcare problem around the globe as it is estimated that about 4 million people get foot ulcers each year. A foot ulcer is an open sore on the foot, that looks like a red crater involving the surface of the skin or extends deeper...
by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Nov 11, 2022 | Foot & Ankle Care
There are so many myths related to flat foot deformity (Pes Planus). You probably may have heard many things regarding flat feet that may sound weird or untrue. Let’s see some of the common myths surrounding flat foot deformity. Flat Feet Occur Because of Wrong...
by Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MD | Aug 26, 2022 | Foot & Ankle Care, Hand & Wrist Care, Hip Care, Spine Care
Unfortunately, birth deformities are quite common these days, and researchers estimate that about 1 in every 1,900 babies is born with a limb deformity in the United States. A birth defect or a congenital disorder is a condition present at birth regardless of its...
by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Jul 1, 2022 | Foot & Ankle Care
According to Alliance for Gout Awareness, gout affects more than 9 million Americans. As it is important to spread the word about the disease, its debilitating effects, and how people can manage it, it is also important to learn the myths around the disease to prevent...
