Whether you're just hitting the trails for the first time or are a seasoned pro, here are some of the most common foot and ankle hiking injuries (and what you can do about them).
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Is ankle fusion the best option for you? Here’s when to consult with an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon about your condition
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A metatarsal fracture, more commonly known as a broken toe, can be painful and debilitating. Here’s what to know about this injury and how it’s treated.
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Chronic lateral ankle pain, or recurring pain on the outer ankle, can result from an injury or the development of a painful ankle condition. Here are a few reasons you may be experiencing chronic lateral ankle pain.
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Here’s what you need to know about heel fractures and why it's essential to treat this condition promptly.
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The Lisfranc joint is located in the middle of your foot. An injury to this area can severely impact your foot’s function and cause midfoot pain.
Is your ankle pain a sign of a serious underlying condition? Here’s when it’s time to see an orthopaedic physician.
Here are the most common ankle injuries while skiing (and how to prevent them).
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Here’s why foot fusion is performed, what conditions it treats, and how this procedure can help you get back to doing the activities you love.
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The plantar plate is a ligament that runs along the ball of your foot, connecting the toe joints. When strained, it can tear, causing pain and instability.
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Here’s how hammertoe is caused and when it’s time to seek medical treatment from an orthopaedic professional.
The majority of stress fractures are caused by overuse through repetitive activity. If left undiagnosed or untreated, the stress fracture will often turn into a complete fracture of the bone.
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Flatfoot occurs when the inside arches of the foot are flattened, often developed in childhood when the arches don’t form correctly (or at all).
Studies estimate that over half of all distance runners will experience an injury to the foot or ankle. Here are some common running injuries (and what you can do about them).
Foot reconstruction is a procedure to treat foot disorders or injuries that are impacting your foot’s health and function.
Achilles Tendinosis is a chronic condition caused by microtears in the tendon. Here’s how Achilles tendinosis occurs as well as the treatment options for this painful ankle condition.
If diagnosed and treated early enough, very few cases of plantar fasciitis require surgery.
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Here are some of the more common foot conditions Dr. Elton and his team treat in their practice at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery.
Hurt your ankle? You may have one of these 5 common ankle injuries.
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