The foot and ankle were immobilized in a non-weight-bearing ... as having more common conditions such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, cellulitis, or nonspecific asymmetric venous ...
We excluded 7 patients (9 ankles) because of rheumatoid arthritis in 5 ankles ... a well-padded short leg splint was used to keep the foot in a neutral position and to protect the ankle against ...
Inflammation of the joints, particularly the ankles, brought on by arthritis results in stiffness and pain. Uric acid crystals build up in the joints, usually beginning in the feet and ankles ...
Our fellowship-trained orthopaedic foot and ankle specialists along with a full-time podiatrist carry out the broad range of conservative and operative care. Our surgeons provide expertise in the ...
Rosemont, Ill., Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society® (AOFAS) and the Arthritis Foundation announced a new partnership, called the Foot and Ankle ...
"Painful foot conditions, such as osteoarthritis, calluses, bunions, hammertoes and diabetes complications, can make it difficult to maintain balance and coordination when walking or standing," says ...
Background: Ankle osteoarthritis commonly involves sagittal malalignment with anterior translation of the talus relative to the tibia. Total ankle arthroplasty has become an increasingly popular ...