The heel is a common source of foot pain; this comes as no surprise when you consider that every mile you walk puts 60 tons of stress on each foot. Read on to learn what plantar fasciitis is and how it is treated by our foot experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute.
An ankle sprain, though common and painful, can be avoidable with the right precautions. Our ankle experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute are committed to guiding you in preventing this injury and offer some effective ways to steer clear of ankle sprains.
Your heels can gradually develop bony growths, known as heel spurs, that can lead to persistent heel pain. The foot experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute delve into the details of heel spurs, exploring symptoms, potential causes, and various treatment approaches.
When you or your loved one is injured, where should you go? Between the emergency room and orthopedic walk-in clinics, like our Urgent Care, the best place to go depends on your injury. Our sports medicine experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute explain where to go and when.
There are many benefits to youth sports, but there is also a potential for injuries. Contact sports typically have a higher chance for injuries to occur, but all sports can cause injuries. Our sports medicine experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute discuss common youth sports injuries and how to avoid them.
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are both ligaments in your knee. These ligaments are susceptible to tearing. Our knee experts at Palm Beach Orrthopaedic Institute discuss the difference between these two tears and possible treatment options.
Dealing with chronic pain and mobility problems from an issue with your spinal cord can be debilitating. One advanced solution is known as spine fusion. Our spine experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute have more on the whys and hows of this standard spine treatment.
Sciatica is a prevalent nerve condition characterized by pain, muscle weakness, numbness, and tingling in the legs. Discover more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for sciatica from our spine experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute.
When it comes to finding relief from spinal discomfort, minimally invasive spine procedures are an advanced solution, offering shorter recovery periods. At Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, our team of highly skilled spine surgeons is eager to shed light on the benefits of minimally invasive spinal procedures.
When you first begin a sport or activity, you may not be concerned about your risk for injury. However, if you try to do too much too soon, you could be setting yourself up for an overuse injury. Keep reading to learn how you can avoid overuse injuries from our sports medicine experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute.
