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News

eOrthopod News brings you the latest information gathered from scientific journals, medical conferences and interviews with health care providers. Browse the latest information available about conditions and procedures involving the bones, muscles and joints.

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Prevention and Treatment of Foot Infections 24 weeks 23 hours ago 262
Seven Studies Shed Light on Treatment for Achilles Tendon Ruptures 29 weeks 1 day ago 284
Evidence to Support Shock Wave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis 38 weeks 25 min ago 370
Treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture: What Do the Experts Say? 41 weeks 25 min ago 314
What To Do About Hallux Rigidus 46 weeks 25 min ago 608
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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? eOrthopod FAQs brings you the answers to common questions about conditions and procedures involving the bones, muscles and joints. Browse the database of questions or use the search tool to find the information you need.

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I've heard there is some use of stem cells to repair cartilage. I have a deep hole in my ankle bone that has not responded to any other treatment (I've had three surgeries so far). I'm looking for anything that might work. What do you know about this and where do these stem cells come from? 3 weeks 10 hours ago 24
I'm lined up for surgery to help me with a long-standing problem with my Achilles tendon. The surgeon calls it a tendinopathy from an old Achilles tendon injury that was never treated. The surgery is in two parts. First, clean out the old, diseased tissue. Then use my big toe flexor muscle to replace the bad Achilles tendon. My question today is: what should I expect for recovery after this type of surgery? 14 weeks 6 days ago 96
I failed physical therapy for an Achilles tendon rupture. The injury happened too long ago. And I think I'm too old and too heavy for the tissue to repair itself. Are there any other treatment options? I'm not terribly active (okay, I'm a total couch potato) but maybe I could get out more if the foot didn't hurt so much all of the time. What do you recommend? 14 weeks 6 days ago 141
I had an ankle injury that left a hole in my talus bone. After filling the hole in with cartilage and bone from my knee, the surgeon wants to do another arthroscopic exam to see how it looks. I'm not really wanting another surgery. Couldn't they just do an X-ray to see what they want to see? 18 weeks 6 days ago 136
After a very severe ankle injury, I found out I have a hole in the ankle bone that goes clear down to through the cartilage to the bone. The surgeon is recommending something called an OAT procedure. At age 55 (and being a post-menopausal woman), will this work for me? I don't heal as well as I used to. 18 weeks 6 days ago 117

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