Surgeries, especially podiatric and orthopedic surgeries, are impossible without screws. A surgical screw is a long cylinder with spiral threads on its outer surface. Surgical screws, either themselves or in synchrony with other devices, are most commonly used to attach implants to bone, bone-to-bone fixation, or soft tissue fixation and anchorage. Some screws are meant
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When to Consult a Podiatrist vs. a Pedorthist
Your feet and ankles support your entire body, so it’s not uncommon to get pains and aches in these areas. Degenerative diseases can also strike at the joints of your lower extremities, rendering you partially immobile. To help your feet and ankles regain their strength and mobility, you can turn to podiatrists and pedorthists. They
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Foot problems are among the potentially serious complications of poorly controlled diabetes. They are caused by nerve damage and poor blood circulation. They can result in chronic pain, numbness, and weakness in the foot, and ulcers or sores. Common diabetic conditions that cause foot problems include peripheral vascular disease (PVD), which is a progressive circulation
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Thanks to all of the pressure placed on your feet when doing everything from walking and running to just sitting down in a chair, there are quite a number of things that can go wrong with your foot. If you have a foot problem that is causing pain, it is in your best interest to
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