As one of the most common repetitive activity or overuse injuries, especially in athletes and older individuals, a stress fracture in the foot can be a painful experience with the potential to cause long-term damage to the bones of your feet. Whether you’re young or old, an experienced athlete or just starting a new sport, […]
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Causes and Treatment of Heel Pain – Dr. John Chrabuszcz
Pain in the heel is a common problem. Depending on the location of the pain, the cause and treatment can vary. Causes of heel pain not caused by an obvious injury include Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pad Atrophy, Insertional Tendonopathy/Haglund’s Syndrome, stress fracture of the Calcaneus, and in children, Apophysitis. Heel pain can cause issues with […]
Continue ReadingWhat Is Plantar Fasciitis? Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Have you ever experienced stabbing pain in your heel and the bottom of your foot? It could be plantar fasciitis, one of the biggest culprits of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is usually characterized as a sharp, stabbing pain in the heel and is especially bad during your first steps after sleeping or sitting for an […]
Continue ReadingOluwatosin J. Ojo, MD Provides Expertise on Ankle Fractures
What is a Fracture? I am Dr. Ojo, fellowship trained foot & ankle specialist here at OrthoGeorgia. I’m here to talk about ankle fractures. A fracture is a broken bone that can occur anywhere in your body. They are very common in the foot and ankle region. There are different kinds of fractures. We have […]
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