5 Common Big Toe Problems
5 Common Big Toe Problems Stephen Pinney, MD There are a number of problems that can affect the great toe –also known as the Hallux. Here are five common problems: Bunion Bunions, also known as hallux valgus (big toe angled to the outside) are the most common great toe problem. Many bunions are painless, but some are associated […]
10 Famous Achilles Ruptures
Who are the most famous victims of an Achilles tendon rupture of all time? Stephen Pinney, MD “Someone hit me on the back of the leg!” That is what people often say when they rupture their Achilles tendon. Then they look around and there is no one near them! The Achilles is the strongest tendon […]
Toe Injury Decides the Fate of Super Bowl LI???
Toe Injury Decides the Fate of Super Bowl LI??? Stephen Pinney, MD Will a toe injury determine this year’s Super Bowl winner? If the Atlanta Falcon’s explosive All-Pro receiver Julio Jones has a dominant performance the Falcon’s will likely be raising the Lombardi trophy –but if he is held in check by the New England Patriot’s #1 […]
5 Risk Factors for Ankle Sprains
5 Risk Factors for Ankle Sprains Stephen Pinney, MD An ankle sprain or “rolling your ankle” is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries. However, not every person has an equal risk of spraining her ankle. Are you more likely than the next person to suffer an ankle sprain? Here are five risk factors: 1. […]
5 things you probably didn’t know about bunions
5 things you probably didn’t know about bunions The term “bunion” is derived from the Latin word for turnip. The medical term for bunions is Hallux (big toe) Valgus (pointing away from the midline). Tight shoes do NOT cause bunions. Rather, you can usually blame your parents. More than 80% of patient with bunions have a […]