Sprain vs Fracture: How to tell the difference

We’ve all taken a misstep or fallen participating in everyday life. If you’ve twisted your ankle in the process, the pain can make it hard to tell whether you’re dealing with a sprain or a fracture. While both of these types of injuries have similar symptoms, like pain and swelling, they are very different and involve damage to different parts of the body and treatment can vary significantly. Knowing which one […]

5 common running myths debunked by a foot & ankle surgeon

As the weather warms up, many runners — seasoned athletes and enthusiastic beginners alike —take to the outdoors to log miles and enjoy the sunshine. If you’ve ever been sidelined by a running injury, you know how frustrating it is. Sometimes the problem isn’t the miles themselves. It’s misinformation. Running injury prevention starts with understanding what’s actually true about how our […]