This was a rare case where the congenital club foot was neglected treatment into this patient’s adult life, requiring surgical reconstruction to realign the foot and ankle to the ground, allowing the patient the opportunity to walk with less pain in the future. In most cases serial club foot casting of infants is successful, the earlier it is addressed in the infant the better the prognosis. #ClubFoot #foot #reconstruction #podiatry #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #SouthFlorida #Broward #Plantation #Weston #PembrokePines
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South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine is looking forward to the upcoming season! @sta_football @sta_raiders @sta_baseball
Sam practicing his martial arts Ninjago skills. Of course in his @ultimatesports1 hat!!!! @victoria_c_messina @attweston @ultimatesports1 #legoland #lego #ninjago #sportsmedicine #foot #ankle #gym #fitness #bjj #jiujitsu #ninja #martialarts #footsurgery #footandanklesurgery #broward #weston #westonfl #pembrokepines #davie #miramar #mma
Our goal is to have you walk out of the office feeling better than you did coming in! #SportsMedicine #Podiatry #Orthopedic #Plantation #Weston #PembrokePines #Davie #Miramar #Sunrise #BrowardCounty #SouthFlorida #SoFlo #FootPain #AnklePain #Soccer #Football #CrossFit #OrangeTheoryFitness #ToughMudder #SpartanRace #5K #10K #Marathon #HalfMarathon #goldendoodle
Open reduction internal fixation of ankle fracture. Restoration of Fibula length, anatomic reduction and congruity of the ankle joint, and ensuring stability of the surrounding and high ankle ligament complexes are essential to improving the post operative prognosis. #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #Podiatry #Trauma #AnkleFracture #AnklePain #BrowardCounty #Weston #Plantation #pembrokepines #Davie #Sunrise #CooperCity #Miramar #ankleinjury #SportsInjury #SouthFlorida #FortLauderdale #Soflo #CrossFit #ToughMudder #SpartanRace #OrangeTheoryFitness #marathon #Triathlete #5K #10K #halfmarathon
South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine hopes everyone had a safe and healthy Fourth of July celebration. Thank you to all those that visited us last night and to the city of Plantation for putting on such a great event! #FourthofJuly #Plantation #Weston #PembrokePines #Davie #Miramar#BrowardCounty #SouthFlorida #SoFlo #Sunrise #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #Podiatry #Sports #Athlete #CrossFit #OrangeTheoryFitness #ToughMudder #SpartanRace #5K #youthsports @doubledosedoodles
Hope you have a great and safe Fourth of July from the staff and doctors at South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine. #fourthofjuly #independenceday #sportsmedicine #ankle #foot #surgery #podiatry #podiatrist #broward #weston #pembrokepines #davie #miramar #plantationfl #hollywood
South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine is proud to provide sports medicine for @danceiqflorida . Alisa Jacob has taught dance for over 30 years, studied and performed professionally. Dance IQ offers classes for all traditional dance forms, musical theater, creative movement lab, and brain-based dance with certified dance education curriculum and NDEO standards. Alisa established Dance-IQ to focus on the creativity and artistry of dance through a non-competitive, all inclusive, and safe establishment for children and adults to evolve mentally and physically. www.dance-iq.com @danceiqflorida
Got plans for the Fourth of July? Come visit us at our event booth at the city of Plantation Independence Day celebration at Central Park 9151 NW. 2nd St. Plantation FL 33324. We have lots of give-aways, including a raffle for a Dicks Sporting Goods gift card. Come say hello and enjoy the fireworks show! #FourthofJuly #Fireworks#Broward #Plantation #Weston #Sunrise #CooperCity #Davie #Miramar #PembrokePines #SouthFlorida #SoFlo #SportsMedicine #YouthSports #CrossFit #OrangeTheoryFitness #ToughMudder #SpartanRace #Marathon #5KTraining #Soccer #Basketball #Baseball #Dancer #Gymnastics
South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine is excited and proud to announce the arrival of their full-time foot and ankle surgeon in the Plantation office, Dr. John Goodner! Call for your appointment next week 954-720-1530 #SouthFlorida #Broward #Weston #PembrokePines #Plantation #BrowardCounty #SoFlo #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #Podiatry #Davie #Sunrise #FortLauderdale #CrossFit #OrangeTheoryFitness #ToughMudder #SpartanRace #Marathon #YouthSports #Surgery #footandanklesurgery #flatfeet #soccer #football #basketball
Going for a run? Before you begin your training for your upcoming 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full marathon, carefully choose the surface you choose to run on in order to decrease your chance of overuse or stress injury to your lower extremities. #soflo #marathon #broward #5k #10k #Runner #Weston #PembrokePines #Plantation #SouthFlorida #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #Podiatry #OrangeTheoryFitness #CrossFit #ToughMudder #SpartanRace #Active #RunningShoes #Running
At South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine, we’ve got you covered! Thank you for choosing us and making us Broward County’s Premier pediatric, adolescent, and adult sports medicine provider. Our team of experts look forward to getting you better! #sportsmedicine #orthopedics #podiatry #physicaltherapy #athlete #marathontraining #crossfit #dancer #footpain #anklepain #kneepain #hippain #shoulderpain #elbowpain #wristpain #handinjury #backpain #youthsports #soccer #broward #weston #pembrokepines #plantation #soflo #southflorida
Happy Father’s Day from South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine. Hope all the Dads out there have an amazing day! #fathersday #loveyoudad #dad #southflorida #broward
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Joints are designed to give our bodies freedom of movement. Wear and tear of a joint due to injury or due to aging may alter the lifestyle of an individual. When conservative treatments fail to alleviate the pain and deformity of a joint, arthroscopic surgery should be considered. The surgery is especially helpful for a fracture that has occurred to the ankle even after the ankle has been fixed surgically. The cartilage in the ankle joint may have been damaged during the injury causing chronic stiffness and pain that may be mild but never goes away completely. Patients often think that this is a very livable condition. However, once treated arthroscopically a full return to activity may be possible. #sportsmedicine #fracture#podiatrist#active #trauma #gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic #cycling#runner#football#soccer #crossfit #triathlon#pediatric#footpain #southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines #ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
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Interesting case where the patient, who had a long history of posterior heel spur issues coupled with Achilles tendonopathy, presented with a traumatic avulsion rupture of the Achilles tendon. The fragment can be seen in the pre operative X Ray (top right) and was excised intraoperatively as well (middle photo). To regain length a V to Y lengthening was performed (right photo) and a FHL tendon transfer was added to support the weakened degenerated Achilles’ tendon (middle photo). @arthrex_inc suture anchors and interference screw were used to secure the Achilles and FHL to calcaneus. #sportsmedicine #orthopedics #podiatry #dpm #trauma #southflorida #soflo #broward #ftlauderdale #westonfl #pembrokepines #plantationfl #miramarfl #sunrisefl #athlete #basketball #crossfit #orangetheoryfitness #toughmudder #spartanrace #marathontraining #soccer
This patient presented with a rigid end staged flat foot secondary to a tarsal coalition with additional elevated 1st metatarsal. The tarsal coalition was taken down and a triple arthrodesis was performed to realign the foot in an optimal neutral position. A femoral head wedge graft was utilized to plantarflex the elevated 1st metatarsal. Patient is now 4.5 months post operative, walking pain free and doing well with all daily activities. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SFLSportsMed #sportsmedicine #flatfeet#podiatrist#DPM#flatfeetproblems#footandanklesurgery#podiatricsurgery#orthopedic#orthopedicsurgery#runner#football #kids#orangetheoryfitness#crossfit #triathlon#SoFlo #pediatric#footsurgery#southflorida#weston#plantation #pembrokepines #ftlauderdale#footpain#toughmudder#youthsports#highschoolsports#spartanrace#marathontraining
Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all of those who have made the greatest sacrifice for our Country. Today is the day we remember and celebrate you! #memorialday2018 #usa #southflorida #broward
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The inversion ankle sprain is the single most common injury in all of sports, especially basketball. In the spirit of the NBA playoffs, we wanted to highlight how to prevent this injury from happening to you. Proprioception and balance exercise remains the single most preventive measure an athlete can take in addition to bracing and high top shoes. Incorporate balancing exercises, lower leg muscle strengthening, and plyometrics into your work out routine to receive the greatest benefit on the the court. If you experience an injury come see a specialist right away at South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine, we look forward to getting you better! #podiatry#broward#sportsmedicine#orthopedicsurgery#orthopedics#active #foot #ankle #surgery#soflo #browardcounty#weston#pembrokepines #miramar#davie#plantation #coralsprings#gymnastics #basketball #orangetheory#crossfit #triathlon #NBA#spartanrace#toughmudder #crossfit#southflorida#flatfeet #youthsports
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We could not have become Broward County's Premier Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult Sports Medicine provider without the continuous support from our patient community and referrals of family and friends. We would like to thank you for the opportunity to provide care and we look forward to getting you better. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience on Healthgrades. You can make a difference by helping new patients select the best place to alleviate their pain, heal their injuries, and return to the activities and sports that they love. #podiatry#broward #sportsmedicine#orthopedicsurgery #orthopedics#active #foot #ankle #surgery #soflo #browardcounty #weston#pembrokepines #miramar #davie#plantation #coralsprings #gymnastics #dancer #orangetheory#crossfit #triathlon #soccer #spartanrace#toughmudder #crossfit #southflorida#flatfeet #youthsports
Neymar appears to be on track with his recovery from surgery on his 5th metatarsal fracture (Jones). Brazil leads off Group play against Switzerland on 6/17. It will have been over 3 months since Neymar's surgery, Brazil is hoping their star Forward will be ready but will likely play him with caution due to the high risk of refracture. #sportsmedicine #jonesfracture #podiatrist#active #trauma #footandanklesurgery#worldcup #orthopedic #soccer #runner #futbol #youthsports #crossfit#triathlon #pediatric #footpain #southflorida#weston #plantation #pembrokepines#ftlauderdale #fracture #stressfracture#broward #orangetheoryfitness #fitness#orthotics
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What possible postoperative care may be needed to insure good recovery? Answer: Patients will remain nonweightbearing for six to twelve weeks. When could a person return to work or sports following these injuries? Answer: Sedentary jobs can resume after one to three weeks. Work requiring extensive weightbearing may take six to twelve months. If the bone injury is severe, a change in a person’s job may be needed. Sports modifications will also be necessary. Will there be work restrictions? Answer: Sedentary jobs will provide little problem for patients with calcaneal fractures. Work restrictions will be necessary for the person who has to weightbear. Walking long distances or standing for a period of time will adversely affect the foot. These restrictions may be in place for up to one year. In some cases these restrictions may be permanent. Will there be activity restrictions? Answer: Activities that require walking long distances or running will be limited. Return to some sports may take a year or more. In some cases, where the fracture is severe, activities that do require any type of lengthy weightbearing will no longer be allowed. Sports that require side to side motion (i.e. tennis) may be affected. #sportsmedicine#fracture#podiatrist#active#trauma#gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling#runner#football#soccer#crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
Besides selecting a bicycle that meets your specific needs, proper shoes are the most important piece of cycling equipment. Investing in a cycling-specific shoe is a good idea if you have had preexisting problems with your feet or wear orthotic shoe inserts. Select a shoe that's right for you among models designed for racing and mountain biking. #podiatry#broward #sportsmedicine#orthopedicsurgery #orthopedics#podiatrist #foot #ankle #surgery #grind#cycling #motivation #weston#pembrokepines #miramar #davie#plantation #coralsprings #nba #biking #active #crossfit #triathlon #bike #spartanrace#toughmudder #soflo #southflorida#flatfeet #fitness
CAUSES: • Ankle fractures usually occur when the foot is twisted excessively in an inner or outer direction. • It can also occur from a fall where direct stress on the joint takes place with minimal twisting. • Bone breaks are almost always associated with ligament injuries around the ankle joint adding to the instability. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS: • Diffuse swelling and discoloration around the ankle and lower leg, ankle and foot are usually seen immediately after the injury. • There is usually difficulty putting weight on the foot and there is pain that is diffuse around the ankle. • The ankle may even look out of place or slightly deformed. #sportsmedicine #fracture#podiatrist#active #trauma #gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic #cycling #runner#football#soccer #crossfit #triathlon#pediatric#footpain #southflorida #weston#plantation#pembrokepines #ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness #fitness#orthotics
END STAGE FLATFOOT TREATMENT: Identify the primary cause of the problem. Identify the extent of ligament and/or tendon injury. Supporting the foot and ankle with braces. Immobilization in a cast or boot to allow healing (with or without crutches). Orthotic (custom insole) to support the arch and prevent further damage. Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles that support the arch and lessen the inflammation in the tendon and joints. Anti-inflammatories to decrease the swelling and inflammation in the ankle and foot. Surgery to reconstruct the arch and prevent further damage if the condition has been unresponsive to conservative care. #sportsmedicine #flatfeet #active #broward#flatfeetproblems#footandanklesurgery#active#orthopedic#orthopedicsurgery #runner#football #kids#orangetheoryfitness#crossfit #triathlon#SoFlo #pediatric#footsurgery #southflorida#westonfl#plantationfl #pembrokepinesfl#ftlauderdale#footpain #toughmudder#youthsports#highschoolsports#spartanrace#marathontraining
Calcaneal Fracture Will further surgery be necessary in the future? Answer: If the bone has widened during the initial injury causing tendon and nerve problems, a piece of bone may be taken off the outer wall of the heel to reduce the bulkiness. If the joint develops osteoarthritis that is mild, arthroscopic surgery may be performed to clean out the joint. If the arthritis is severe, a fusion of the joint to prevent any type of motion will be needed. This will eliminate the pain and allow normal mobility. Occasionally, the hardware that is placed in the fracture site will become an irritant and this may also be removed. If the ankle has been affected by this fracture an arthroscopic procedure to remove any abnormal tissue may be warranted. #sportsmedicine#fracture#podiatrist#active#trauma#gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling#runner#football#soccer#crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
Good morning from South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine. Make today great! #podiatry #broward #sportsmedicine #orthopedicsurgery #orthopedics #podiatrist #foot #ankle #surgery #grind #humpday #motivation #weston #pembrokepines #miramar #davie #plantation #coralsprings #nba #mlb #nhl #crossfit #triathlon #nfl #spartanrace #toughmudder #carlomessina #southflorida #flatfeet #flatfoot
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Tarsal coalitions are an abnormal union of two bones in the foot. This condition may involve one or both feet. Symptoms usually occur between the ages of eight and fourteen, depending on the location of the coalition. It will adversely affect a child’s ability to run or participate in sports. Coalitions are congenital in nature and not caused by an injury. Symptoms may first appear after an acute injury or after overuse to the foot or ankle. In 50% or more of the cases, it occurs on both feet. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SFLSportsMed #sportsmedicine #flatfeet #podiatrist#DPM#flatfeetproblems#footandanklesurgery#podiatricsurgery#orthopedic#orthopedicsurgery #runner#football #kids#orangetheoryfitness#crossfit #triathlon#SoFlo #pediatric#footsurgery #southflorida#weston#plantation #pembrokepines #ftlauderdale#footpain #toughmudder#youthsports#highschoolsports#spartanrace#marathontraining
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Post-surgical repair of the fracture with screws and plates used for fixation to peicemeal the shattered bone fragments back together. There are various types of fixation that a surgeon can use for this type of procedure. It depends on which devices work best to accomplish the goal of good reduction and re-alignment of the fragments as close to their original position as possible. Pilon fractures are very complex injuries. This type of fracture involves the distal tibia and invades the ankle joint. They are usually associated with a fibular fracture. Common etiologies include car accidents, falls from heights and skiing accidents. These types of injuries usually are treated surgically due to the involvement of the joint surface, although some are either well aligned or so severe that they are treated non-surgically. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine #fracture #podiatrist#active #trauma #gymnastics #surgery#orthopedic #cycling #runner #football#soccer #crossfit #triathlon #pediatric#footpain #southflorida #weston #plantation#pembrokepines #ftlauderdale #dance#youthsports #broward#orangetheoryfitness #fitness #orthotics
Hallux rigid TREATMENT: Evaluation to identify the primary cause. Anti-inflammatories to reduce swelling. Change in shoes (stiff sole, low heel). Orthotic to unload the joint and transfer pressure to the central foot. Mild arthritis – Removal of abnormal cartilage and bone to allow improved joint motion. Moderate arthritis – Removal of abnormal bone and cartilage and reconstructing the joint to allow more mobility. Advanced arthritis – May necessitate an implant to the big toe joint or a fusion of the joint to eliminate pain and allow activity. In the senior patient with advanced changes the joint can be removed, which will eliminate the pain and allow mobility. #sportsmedicine#podiatry#podiatrist#surgery#footpain#footandanklesurgery#shoes#spartanrace#5k #runner#florida#soflo#orangetheoryfitness#crossfit#triathlon#SoFlo #highheels#footpain#southflorida#westonfl#plantationfl#pembrokepinesfl#ftlauderdale#footsurgery #orthotics #livinginweston#broward
How can ankle replacement help? There are several ankle replacement systems available to the surgeon. Some total ankle replacement systems require more bone removal in order to obtain a desired result, others are referred to as resurfacing systems which remove less bone and essentially replace the surfaces of the joint. Certain ankle replacement systems are used for revision surgery. Today's Total ankle replacements are essentially anatomic and provide the patient with the ability to reproduce the natural movement of the ankle joint. One of the most advanced systems utilizes the Prophecy technique developed by Wright Medical. The Prophecy technique allows precise implantation of the device by using CT scans before surgery. This allows bioengineers to map out a customized plan for the individual patient thereby enhancing the success of the operation. The proper ankle replacement will depend on the patient's age, level of disease in the ankle joint, and the level of activity. The success of an ankle replacement is influenced by the condition and quality of the bone, the type and severity of arthritis, the condition of the muscles and tendons around the ankle, the weight, age and overall health of the patient, and finally the patient's commitment to physical therapy and rehabilitation. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine#arthritis#podiatrist#active#trauma#gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling#runner#football#soccer#crossfit#triathlon#healthylifestyle#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#jointreplacement#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
Happy National Pet Day to South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine mascot, Daisy “Streisand”. #englishbulldog #englishbulldogsofinstagram #bulldog #bulldogsofinstagram #nationalpetday #podiatry #podiatrist #sportsmedicine #foot #ankle #orthopedics #weston #broward #pembrokepines #miramar #surgery
TREATMENT: • Anti-inflammatories to decrease inflammation • Stiff-sole shoes to prevent toe bending. • Avoid heels • When there is difficulty walking, temporarily immobilization in a boot quickly eliminates the pain. • Taping of the toes to lessen the pain and deformity. • If pain is severe a small cortisone injection carefully placed may help. A boot is necessary with it. • Surgery to realign the joint and help achieve a full recovery. Surgery may include; ligament repair, shortening the metatarsal (Weil osteotomy), fusion of the second toe, removal of inflamed tissue (synovectomy). A pin may be necessary in the toe for up to six weeks. It would be necessary to walk in a boot. (Correction of bunion at the same time may be necessary as it can be the underlying cause of the deformity.) #sportsmedicine #podiatry#podiatrist#surgery #footpain#footandanklesurgery#shoes #spartanrace#5k #runner #florida#soflo#orangetheoryfitness #crossfit#triathlon#SoFlo #highheels #footpain#southflorida#westonfl #plantationfl#pembrokepinesfl#ftlauderdale#footsurgery #bunion#bunionsurgery#bunionectomy
Yankee's first basemen, Greg Bird, underwent successful surgery last week, to which a small bone fragment was removed from the outside of the ankle. He is expected to recover fully and return in up to 8 weeks. The decision to perform surgical excision of the bone calcification was likely due to fact that Bird missed a significant portion of the 2017 season from similar ankle injury. Bone fragmentation/calcification of the fibula, the outside ankle bone, can be the resultant of an old avulsion ankle fracture, chronic ankle sprains, direct blunt trauma, and rarely an accessory bone known as the os subfibulare. Surgical excision is indicated when the bone fragment is painful preventing the athlete from competition and the injury reoccurs. Additional lateral ankle stabilization should be performed if ligament complex is involved and the athlete has a history of chronic ankle sprains. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed #sportsmedicine#MLB#baseball#active#trauma#footandanklesurgery#SoFlo#orthopedic#cleats#runner#sports#youthsports#crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#anklesprain#anklepain#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
Lance McCullers, starting pitcher for the Astros, was hit in the lower leg by a line drive this past weekend. He was fortunate the ball did not strike the bone, and he was able to finish his start. The muscle contusion is considered mild to moderate and he is anticipated to pitch in his next start April 6. Muscle contusion injuries have a vast range in severity depending on the location, velocity and size of the injury. Initial management should include rest, ice, compression and elevation. After the inflammatory phase subsides, contrasting ice and heat can expedite the healing process, in addition to NSAIDS and physical therapy. It can take 1-6 weeks to recover from a muscle contusion, depending on the severity of the injury. If condition is not improving, then MRI is indicated. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed #sportsmedicine#MLB#baseball#active#trauma#footandanklesurgery#SoFlo#orthopedic#cleats#runner#sports#youthsports#crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#anklesprain#anklepain#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
Orthotics can be a great alternative to surgery for many patients. Sometimes the foot is ineffective in absorbing shock or very weak when trying to push off during walking or running. Orthotics will help in both cases. The function is not merely to support the arch, as is often the case with commercial appliances or arch supports purchased in retail stores. The functional orthotic is prescription fitted custom to the patient's own biomechanics and is very effective in alleviating symptoms by establishing proper alignment of the foot and ankle. The flexibility of an orthotic is determined by the requirements of your sport and the degree of rigidity required to resist the abnormal forces that will result in injury. Make an appointment with one of the Foot Ankle and Leg Specialists at South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine. A thorough exam will be performed to evaluate the lower extremity which includes range of motion, muscle strength, stability and observation of gait. Call today! Weston 954-389-5900, Pembroke Pines 954-430-9901. #sportsmedicine #podiatry #podiatrist #DPM#podmed #footandanklesurgery#podiatricsurgery #orthopedic#orthopedicsurgery #runner #basketball#baseball #football #crossfit #triathlon#collegesports #pediatric #footpain#southflorida #weston #plantation#pembrokepines #ftlauderdale #footsurgery#orthotics #orthoticsupport#customorthotics #marathon#marathontraining #soflo
Clippers guard, Milos Teodosic is out indefinitely with a torn plantar fascia. A torn plantar fascia can take anywhere from 6-12 weeks to heal. The rupture is a rare injury that likely results from a sudden forceful movement, consistent with those in the sport of basketball. A history of unresolved or chronic plantar fasciitis can predispose the athlete to a plantar fascia rupture. Achilles tendon stretching is the best preventative measure any athlete to take to avoid this painful injury. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed #sportsmedicine#injury#active#trauma#footandanklesurgery#SoFlo#orthopedic#basketball#runner#football#youthsports#crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#anklesprain#anklepain#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
After taking a charge against the Lakers, last week, Blake Griffin underwent an MRI that confirmed and bone bruise to his right ankle. Many sports injuries result in bone contusions. Depending on the severity of the injury, the athlete could return anywhere from weeks to months. An MRI is necessary to determine the extent of the injury. Rest, ice, compression, elevation, and offloading are the best ways to expedite the healing process. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed #sportsmedicine#injury#active#trauma#footandanklesurgery#SoFlo#orthopedic#basketball#runner#football#youthsports#crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#anklesprain#anklepain#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
Eddie @coffeehubcafe is retiring from @southfloridasportsmedicine today. Thanks for a great 10+ Years. We appreciate everything you have done for our practice. Good luck!!!! @dunkindonuts #donuts #goodbye #goodluck #coffee @rocketespresso_usa
It's MLB Opening Day! Fun Fact: All 30 teams will begin 2018 play on the same day, It is the first time that has happened since 1968. Baseball Injury Prevention Most American kids begin playing organized baseball at age 6 or 7. If a child is in generally good health and has no preexisting physically compromising conditions, baseball is relatively safe with proper instruction in the game's fundamentals. Players who pick up the sport again in adulthood are less likely to be in optimum condition than younger athletes, and should take it slow before jumping right into a game. Anyone who is more than 40 years old, diabetic, a smoker, or has any physical disability should see a family physician before taking the field. People with existing problems or injuries should see a Specialist at South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine, prior to taking the field. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed #sportsmedicine #MLB#baseball#active#trauma#footandanklesurgery#SoFlo#orthopedic#cleats#runner#sports#youthsports#crossfit #triathlon#pediatric#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#anklesprain#anklepain#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)? Platelet Rich Plasma is a concentration of platelets and growth factors created from a small amount of your own blood. Increased levels of growth factors have the potential to improve signaling and recruitment of cells. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine#heelpain#podiatrist#active#prp#gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling#runner#football#soccer#crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
CAUSES: Trauma or Injuries. Excessive activity over a short period of time. Flat or high arched feet. Tight muscles, especially the calf and hamstrings. Poor shoe gear (flat shoes or wornout shoes) or walking barefoot for prolonged periods of time. Standing or walking on hard surfaces for a prolonged period of time. Uphill walking on a treadmill Elliptical machine in the gym Calf raises and lunges Zumba type class that makes one go up and down frequently during the exercise Stretching is essential for recovery and prevention of a new episode of plantar fasciitis http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine#heelpain #podiatrist#active#heels #gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling#runner#football#soccer#crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
Congratulations to the college teams advancing to the final four #marchmadness Too many basketball players overlook the importance of buying a durable and high-quality pair of basketball shoes, which is shocking when you consider how much time they spend pounding their feet into the ground. Bad shoes can lead not only to foot and ankle problems, but leg, hip, and even back pain as well. This is because alignment begins with your feet and moves up to influence the rest of your body. In time, the stress to a certain soft tissue or bone structure will create a fatigue injury which then renders the player unable to participate in his or her sport. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed #sportsmedicine #NBA#active#trauma#footandanklesurgery#SoFlo#orthopedic#basketball #runner#football#youthsports#crossfit #triathlon#pediatric#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#anklesprain#anklepain#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
In basketball, tremendous pressure is exerted on the foot and ankle. Most acute foot and ankle injuries, which occur from landing improperly from a jump or twisting while falling, are accidental and difficult to prevent. The most common acute injuries include ankle sprains, torn ligaments, muscle pulls, tendon ruptures, and fractures. Inability to bear weight immediately after injury indicates a more severe injury. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed #sportsmedicine #NBA #marchmadness#active#trauma #footandanklesurgery#SoFlo#orthopedic #basketball #runner#football#youthsports #crossfit #triathlon#pediatric#footpain #southflorida #weston#plantation#pembrokepines #ftlauderdale#anklesprain#anklepain #broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness #orthotics
Fractures of the ankle occur most commonly from excessive rotation of the foot relative to the lower leg. This rotation can occur with simple injuries such as falling off of a step or even a shoe. It can occur from excessive rotation when stepping out of a car. They are more common in sports when the foot goes in one direction and the leg goes in the other. Fractures can also occur due to direct trauma to the ankle from getting hit on the inside or outside of the ankle. Fractures can also occur when falling from a height and landing directly on the bone itself. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine #fracture#podiatrist#active #trauma #gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic #cycling #runner#football#soccer #crossfit #triathlon#pediatric#footpain #southflorida #weston#plantation#pembrokepines #ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness #fitness#orthotics
South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine treats basketball players of all levels of play including youth, highschool, collegiate, and professional. Injury prevention is essential for a long lasting career on the court. Most acute foot and ankle injuries, which occur from landing improperly from a jump or twisting while falling, are accidental and difficult to prevent. The most common acute injuries include ankle sprains, torn ligaments, muscle pulls, tendon ruptures, and fractures. Chronic, or overuse, injuries can be caused by inadequate warmup, poor conditioning, improper and ill-fitting shoes, worn out shoes, or a biomechanical deformity that causes undue stress on the foot and ankle. Common chronic injuries sustained in basketball include stress fractures, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles heel, tendinitis, patellar tendinitis, sesamoiditis, and blisters http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed #sportsmedicine #NBA #marchmadness #active#trauma #footandanklesurgery #SoFlo#orthopedic #basketball #runner #football#youthsports #crossfit #triathlon #pediatric#footpain #southflorida #weston #plantation#pembrokepines #ftlauderdale #anklesprain#anklepain #broward #orangetheoryfitness#fitness #orthotics
Stress fractures are more simple injuries that occur when an athlete is increasing activity level very quickly over a short period of time. There will not appear to be any minor or major trauma to the area. Just diffuse pain with weightbearing on the heel. X-rays may be necessary at first but follow up films usually show the stress fracture to the bone. Immobilization in a boot is all that is necessary to prevent uneventful healing and a full return to activity. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine #fracture#podiatrist#active#trauma #gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling #runner#football#soccer #crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#footpain #southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness #fitness#orthotics
Most children’s feet are flat, do not hurt and are not deformed; they are, therefore, assumed to be “normal.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Developmental flatfoot is one of the most common conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system of children and teenagers. There is a tendency for the child’s flatfoot to be ignored or treated with benign neglect. The facts are that it is NOT normal, the majority of children do NOT outgrow it and there IS cause for some concern. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com/docs/Flat%20feet%20in%20Children%20and%20Teenagers.pdf Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SFLSportsMed #sportsmedicine #flatfeet #podiatrist #DPM#flatfeetproblems #footandanklesurgery#podiatricsurgery #orthopedic#orthopedicsurgery #runner #football #kids#orangetheoryfitness #crossfit #triathlon#SoFlo #pediatric #footsurgery #southflorida#weston #plantation #pembrokepines #ftlauderdale #footpain #toughmudder#youthsports #highschoolsports#spartanrace #marathontraining
Freiberg’s disease most commonly affects children between the ages of 10 and 15. The metatarsal head, which is one of the primary weightbearing areas of the foot, may have a temporary interruption of the blood supply to that area. Pain, swelling and difficulty weightbearing are most common when a child or teenager begins to walk. It is more common in females than in males. CAUSES: Temporary interruption of the blood supply to the end of the bone which can be seen with low-grade micro trauma to the area. This can be seen in sports that require the young athlete to do repetitive movements on the ball of the foot. Trauma to the ball of the foot, as a child or teenager may jump from a height landing hard on the ball of the foot, causing injury to the blood supply to that area. Structural abnormalities are common in which the second metatarsal is much longer than the other metatarsals. Metabolic disorders must be ruled out. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine #fracture#podiatrist#active#trauma #gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling #runner#football#soccer #crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#footpain #southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness #fitness#orthotics
How do they occur? Minor falls or twisting injuries in which the knee is locked or fixed in flexion and the foot externally rotates relative to the leg. Can occur in sports from direct or indirect trauma. Direct trauma would include a direct hit on the side of the leg by a helmit in football or possibly being kicked by another player during a sport such as soccer. Common in motor vehicle accidents. Immediate evaluation is necessary when the leg looks crooked or is the pain is severe. If movement of the toes worsens symptoms, then a compartment syndrome may be developing, which requires attention immediately. If bone is sticking out through the skin this is also an emergency that needs to be evaluated to prevent infections and other complications. Treatment: 90+% of all tibia fractures can be treated without surgery. Surgical emergencies include pending compartment syndrome or open fractures in which the bone is sticking through the skin. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine #fracture#podiatrist#active #trauma #gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic #cycling #runner#football#soccer #crossfit #triathlon#pediatric#footpain #southflorida #weston#plantation#pembrokepines #ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness #fitness#orthotics
How can ankle replacement help? There are several ankle replacement systems available to the surgeon. Some total ankle replacement systems require more bone removal in order to obtain a desired result, others are referred to as resurfacing systems which remove less bone and essentially replace the surfaces of the joint. Certain ankle replacement systems are used for revision surgery. Today's Total ankle replacements are essentially anatomic and provide the patient with the ability to reproduce the natural movement of the ankle joint. One of the most advanced systems utilizes the Prophecy technique developed by Wright Medical. The Prophecy technique allows precise implantation of the device by using CT scans before surgery. This allows bioengineers to map out a customized plan for the individual patient thereby enhancing the success of the operation. The proper ankle replacement will depend on the patient's age, level of disease in the ankle joint, and the level of activity. The success of an ankle replacement is influenced by the condition and quality of the bone, the type and severity of arthritis, the condition of the muscles and tendons around the ankle, the weight, age and overall health of the patient, and finally the patient's commitment to physical therapy and rehabilitation. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine#arthritis#podiatrist#active#trauma#gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling#runner#football#soccer#crossfit#triathlon#healthylifestyle#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#jointreplacement#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
A. FEMORAL ANTEVERSION Femoral anteversion is the most common cause of an intoe gait in children greater than 3. It is caused by a twisting of the thigh bone. The thigh bone (femur) has an internal twist when comparing the lower to the upper portion of the bone. This twist is greatest at birth. There is a gentle steady untwisting of the bone that takes place until about age 12. From the ages of 12-16 the change is more subtle as it reaches an adult value. Abnormal sitting and sleeping postures which tend to perpetuate the deformity need to be changed Exercises to stimulate flexibility of the hip towards external rotation. Activities, especially ballet for girls and rollerblading for boys and girls may help to improve hip flexibility towards external rotation. B. TIBIAL TORSION It is a rotation of the lower leg bone (tibia) excessively inwards relative to the upper leg bone (femur). It may also be due to an internal twist of the lower portion of the lower leg bone (tibia) relative to the upper portion of the lower leg bone (tibia). Usually noticed between the ages of 2 and 4. It is the most common cause of intoe in the 2 to 4-year-old age group and the condition usually resolves by age 8. Abnormal sitting and sleeping postures which tend to perpetuate the deformity need to be changed. A child that is tripping and falling or has a posture that is excessively turning in will benefit from a cast that goes above the knee. During the cast application the lower leg bone is gently rotated externally relative to the upper leg bone. This helps to stretch the ligamentous and musculotendinous structures around the knee. Cast may be utilized for 2-6 weeks. This will rapidly help the normal physiologic unwinding process of the lower leg bone relative to the upper leg bone. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine #kids #podiatrist#pediatric#intoe#footandanklesurgery#runner#orthopedic#gymnastics#highschoolsports#youthsports #anklepain#SoFlo#5k
Subtalar Joint Arthritis Treatment: Orthotics and bracing the foot and ankle may limit the abnormal movement, lessening the pain. Moderate cases: If unresponsive to orthotics and braces arthroscopic surgery may be of benefit in removing abnormal bone and cartilage in the joint. Limited benefit will be achieved if the arthritis is advanced. Moderate to severe cases: If unresponsive to orthotics, braces and arthroscopy, fusion of the subtalar joint will provide an excellent long-term outcome for this condition. The cartilage on the joint surface is removed and the two bones are fused together. Patient should be able to resume most activities following the procedure. Side to side sports such as tennis or football may be more difficult. Normal activity on a daily basis could easily be achieved following the procedure. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine#fracture#podiatrist#active#trauma#gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling#runner#football#soccer#crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
Last week, NBA All-Star, Steph Curry suffered his fourth ankle sprain this season. The greatest risk factor for an ankle sprain injury, is a history of previous sprain. Clinical Presentation The hallmarks of chronic ankle instability include repeated ankle sprains that have led to an altered patient activity level. Important factors include injuries sustained, frequency of events, localization of pain, and prior treatment modalities. The degree of disability appreciated by the patient is one of the most important factors and can be significant in both high and low-demand individuals. Operative Treatment A subgroup of patients will continue to have dysfunction even after a well designed non-operative treatment program. Clinical signs and symptoms are most critical for making the diagnosis. Radiographic criteria include an anterior drawer greater than 10 mm (or 3 mm side differential) and a talar tilt test greater than 15 degrees (or >10 degree side differential). Numerous procedures to address chronic ankle instability are described in the literature, ranging from ligament repair to various tendon reconstructions. Reported success rates are greater than 80% no matter which technique has been used. However, simple imbrication of the lateral ligament complex with incorporation of the extensor retinaculum has been shown to have an 85% to 95% success rate with a low risk on nerve injury. The sural nerve is at greatest risk of injury and rates of nerve injury range from 7% to 19%. Concomitant pathology that may contribute to recurrence should be addressed at the same time. Patients with generalized ligamentous laxity in attenuated ligaments or varus alignment are at risk for failure. Ankle arthroscopy is often performed in conjunction with lateral ligament reconstruction because of the high incidence of chondral injury present in the chronically injured ankle, plus routine diagnostic tests may miss intra-articular pathology. Indications for arthroscopy have not been well-defined, but indications of concomitant pathology should be present.
Avulsion type injuries occur when the major supporting tendon of the foot pulls a piece of bone off the inside of the navicular. The posterior tibial tendon runs along the inside of the leg, inner ankle and foot. It is a major supporting structure to the foot and allows us to walk without having our arch collapse. With excessive stress to the foot as it points out, a small piece of bone can be pulled off by the tendon. When this is nondisplaced, conservative care would include placing the patient in a below-the-knee cast that is nonweightbearing. If a displaced fracture is present, then it necessitates an open reduction and internal fixation to prevent long-term problems. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine#fracture#podiatrist#active#trauma#gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling#runner#football#soccer#crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
What is Genu valgum? Genu valgum is a normal developmental variation. At birth the knee is usually in a bowlegged posture (genu varum). By age 2 the angle of the upper leg bone relative to the lower leg bone starts to straighten. The knee then goes into a knock-kneed posture progressively until it maximizes at approximately age 4. The knock-kneed appearance then lessens into a more adult value by age 10-12. How is it evaluated? The distance between the bones on the inside of the ankle is measured (intermalleolar distance). At age one the distance between the inner aspects of the knees is approximately 0 and the distance between the inner ankle bones (intermalleolar distance) is approximately 2 cm. By age 3-4 it is approximately 4 cm and slightly decreases into adulthood. X-rays may also be taken of the entire lower extremity and the angle made of the upper leg bone relative to the lower leg bone is evaluated. At birth the angle is towards a bowlegged appearance. The angle approaches neutral (0 degrees) by approximately age 2. By age 3-4 it is approximately 4 cm, slightly decreases into adulthood. If intermalleolar distance can be considered within normal limits up to 8 cm between the ages of 2 and 11. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine #kids #podiatrist#pediatric #knockknee#footandanklesurgery#runner#orthopedic#gymnastics#highschoolsports#youthsports #anklepain#SoFlo#5ktraining #pembrokepinesfl#southflorida#westonfl #plantationfl#anklesurgery#dancer #surgeon#ballet#dance #healthylifestyle#athlete#marathontraining#crossfit#orangetheoryfitness #triathlon#active
Most children’s feet are flat, do not hurt and are not deformed; they are, therefore, assumed to be “normal.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Developmental flatfoot is one of the most common conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system of children and teenagers. There is a tendency for the child’s flatfoot to be ignored or treated with benign neglect. The facts are that it is NOT normal, the majority of children do NOT outgrow it and there IS cause for some concern. Causes: Ligaments connect bones together. They may be strong or loose. When excessively loose the bones tend to move away from each other allowing the arch to drop or collapse. Excessive flexibility or ligamentous laxity (“double jointed”) is the primary reason that flatfeet are very common in children. Bone abnormalities are an uncommon cause of developmental flatfeet but needs to be ruled out. These include tarsal coalitions, which are abnormal unions of bone in the foot. Trauma to tendons and ligamentous structures is an uncommon cause. A thorough medical history gathered by the foot and ankle specialist will rule this out. Tightness in the calf muscle may cause severe foot, ankle and leg problems. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com/flexible.html Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SFLSportsMed #sportsmedicine #flatfeet #active #broward #flatfeetproblems #footandanklesurgery#active #orthopedic#orthopedicsurgery #runner #football #kids#orangetheoryfitness #crossfit #triathlon#SoFlo #pediatric #footsurgery #southflorida#westonfl #plantationfl #pembrokepinesfl#ftlauderdale #footpain #toughmudder#youthsports #highschoolsports#spartanrace #marathontraining
Lisfranc's injuries are challenging injuries that cause disruption to the ligaments in the middle portion of the foot. They are more common in sports activities such as football. When the foot is pointed down and something lands on the back of the heel the midfoot area collapses. This causes a disruption of the ligaments in the midfoot and often the bones around them. These injuries can also occur from something as simple as falling forward while wearing a shoe with a heel. Coming off of a step and falling forward can also cause injuries to the midfoot region. A disruption of the ligaments in the midfoot is rare with direct trauma to the area. Direct trauma often causes a fracture to the bones in the midfoot region. Lisfranc's injuries cause an immediate swelling and pain throughout the midfoot area both on the top and bottom of the foot. It is often accompanied by a black and blue area on the bottom of the foot, which usually accompanies more traumatic events. Patients often experience diffuse swelling and difficulty weightbearing. These injuries need to be evaluated and addressed immediately. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine#fracture#podiatrist#active#trauma#gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling#runner#football#soccer#crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#footpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
Symptoms: Pain on the ball of the foot with weightbearing. Numbness, burning, shooting or tingling sensation in the ball of the foot and toe region. Some or all of these symptoms may be present. A feeling that there is a ball in the bottom of the foot. Cramping in the toes that requires the patient to take off the shoe and rub the toes. Pain that is aggravated by tight shoes, high heels or walking barefooted. Activities such as running, cycling, step aerobics or activities that put stress on the ball of the foot may aggravate this condition. Causes: Tight ligamentous structures that directly compress the nerve. Pronated or flatfeet. Nerves may become irritated from tight shoes or sports that put stress on the ball of the foot. Arthritis or bone spurs from the adjacent joints. Soft tissue cysts causing nerve compression. Trauma to the ball of the foot. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine#fracture#podiatrist#active#trauma#gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling#runner#football#soccer#crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#legpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
How does this happen? Repetitive jamming of one bone against another causes inflammation of soft tissue and potential for bone spur development. Repetitive trauma to the front of the ankle can cause inflammation and bone spurs. This is very common in soccer players, as the ball is repetitively hitting the front of the ankle and top of the foot. Repetitive stress with the foot in a down position causes pulling of the soft tissue off of the bone. At the bone-tissue interface bleeding occurs, which predisposes to bone spur formation. This is very common in dancers. One or more ankle sprains that causes the ankle to twist down and in (inversion). The talus hits against the inside of the tibia (medial malleolus) causing jamming, swelling and bone spur formation. A history of a fracture in the ankle joint that causes synovitis and thickening of the soft tissue and bone spurs to develop. Bones may be prominent because they heal out of place. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine#fracture#podiatrist#active#trauma#gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling#runner#football#soccer#crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#legpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
CAUSES: Pain in the front of the shin is usually caused by tight calf muscles and weak shin muscles. Pain on the inside of the leg is most common in sprinters and people who may be flatfooted or pronated (feet and ankles roll in). It is made worse by weakness to the muscle group on the inside of the leg, which may limit a person's ability to participate in sports. It is also commonly associated with tight calf muscles. Walking barefooted or running in very flat or worn out shoes may cause or aggravate the condition. An alteration in a person's training regimen may also precipitate shin splints. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine#fracture#podiatrist#active#trauma#gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling#runner#football#soccer#crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#legpain#southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness#fitness#orthotics
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Fractures of the talus may occur in any part of the bone. The most common fracture occurs in a portion called the neck. The neck of the talus connects the head with the body which is invested in the ankle joint itself. Another common sight for a talus fracture is located along the outside section of the bone near the heel known as the lateral process. Lateral process fractures often occur when the ankle bone is sandwiched to the outside of the heel during impact and is a common snowboarding injury. Less than of talar fractures occur in the head region and may occur in either isolated or in conjunction with other talar injuries. Long-term outcome for the treatment of these rare fractures is not well documented. Although Talar body fracture are more common than Talar head fractures, they are rare nevertheless and account for 0.62% of all fractures that are treated. These fractures often occur from high-energy impact such as motor vehicle accidents. They are life altering and commonly result in chronic pain secondary to poor healing and post traumatic arthritis of the ankle joint. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine #fracture#podiatrist#active#trauma #gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic#cycling #runner#football#soccer #crossfit#triathlon#pediatric#footpain #southflorida#weston#plantation#pembrokepines#ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness #fitness#orthotics
Pain in the front or back of the ankle can occur from a dancer standing “on point” or “demi point”. The pain in the back of the ankle is made worse by the foot pointing down and may be caused by a small fracture to the cartilage in the back of the ankle (os trigonum). An injury to this area may require a period of immobilization to allow the area to heal. In some cases this can become a recurrent problem and a small piece of bone may be removed to allow the dancer to return to full activity. #sportsmedicine #podiatry #podiatrist #DPM#podmed #footandanklesurgery#podiatricsurgery #orthopedic#orthopedicsurgery #highschoolsports#youthsports #anklepain #SoFlo#5ktraining #pembrokepinesfl #southflorida#westonfl #plantationfl #anklesurgery#dancer #surgeon #ballet#dance #healthylifestyle#athlete #marathontraining #crossfit#orangetheoryfitness #triathlon #active
How do injuries occur? Twisting injuries of the foot and ankle in sports of any kind is the most common way. A fall from a height directly on the ankle with the foot slightly turned down and in or down and out. Osteochondral lesions may be seen in 10-50% of all ankle sprains and are frequently the cause of persistent pain in the ankle. Osteochondral lesions are also frequently seen in ankle fractures of any kind. What are the signs and symptoms that the patient would experience with this problem? The signs and symptoms the patient would experience would depend on the degree of injury to the cartilage, bone, joint lining and ligaments. The worse the injury, the more symptomatic the patient will become. Symptoms may include: 1.Chronic swelling of the ankle joint. 2.Stiffness in the joint, especially upon getting up from sitting or getting out of bed in the morning. Depending on the injury and the degree of it, stiffness could persist for hours or go away within a few minutes of weightbearing. 3.A feeling of locking when the ankle moves. A click may also be felt. 4.Pain with motion of the ankle joint is significant, not allowing a person to perform general activities, especially sports. 5.A feeling that the ankle is going to give out or twist even if the ankle ligaments are completely intact. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine #fracture#podiatrist#active #trauma #gymnastics#surgery#orthopedic #cycling #runner#football#soccer #crossfit #triathlon#pediatric#footpain #southflorida #weston#plantation#pembrokepines #ftlauderdale#dance#youthsports#broward#orangetheoryfitness #fitness#orthotics
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Progressive loss of motion to the big toe joint. Swelling on the top of the joint. Tenderness to the big toe joint to touch. Stiffness to the big toe joint with attempted movement. Painful with activity. Difficulty wearing any shoe with a heel. X-RAYS: Usually reveal bone spurs on the top of the joint. Over time bone spurs progress throughout the joint and there is a progressive loss of joint space. TREATMENT: Evaluation to identify the primary cause. Anti-inflammatories to reduce swelling. Change in shoes (stiff sole, low heel). Orthotic to unload the joint and transfer pressure to the central foot. Mild arthritis – Removal of abnormal cartilage and bone to allow improved joint motion. Moderate arthritis – Removal of abnormal bone and cartilage and reconstructing the joint to allow more mobility. Advanced arthritis – May necessitate an implant to the big toe joint or a fusion of the joint to eliminate pain and allow activity. In the senior patient with advanced changes the joint can be removed, which will eliminate the pain and allow mobility. #sportsmedicine #podiatry#podiatrist#surgery #footpain#footandanklesurgery#shoes #spartanrace#5k #runner #florida#soflo#orangetheoryfitness #crossfit#triathlon#SoFlo #highheels #footpain#southflorida#westonfl #plantationfl#pembrokepinesfl#ftlauderdale#footsurgery #orthotics #livinginweston #broward
Get back to doing the things you enjoy! The earlier the treatment the better the prognosis because arthritic changes are minimized. The Foot, Ankle, and Leg Specialists at South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine have done thousands of bunion correction surgeries, all with the goal of alleviating your pain while minimizing the scar with different approaches and plastic surgery skin closure techniques. Check out our pre and post operative bunion correction photos on our website: http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com/bunion-pre-and-post-pictures.html What is the process of getting it corrected? Surgical correction may take place after a thorough history and physical examination. X-rays are performed to see the degree of deformity. A treatment plan is then formulated based on the physical findings and lifestyle of the patient. The procedures are done outpatient and patients choose the type of anesthesia they prefer. Some choose to go completely to sleep and others to be minimally sedated. The procedure takes less than one hour to perform and it is done without any hospital stay. Is it painful to have surgery? When done correctly by an experienced surgeon minimal pain is involved. Can I walk on it immediately after surgery? We advise people to stay off their foot for two or three days. A surgical boot is utilized for a period of six weeks to protect the area and allow it to heal properly. How long will it take to get back into normal shoes? For everyone it is different. It will usually take four to six weeks to get back into flat shoes or sneakers. Heels may take 2-3 months. Will I be able to resume sports after surgery? Stationery bicycles may be used 1-2 weeks after surgery. Running sports and activities may require six or more weeks. Would I be able to wear high-heeled shoes after the problem is corrected? In almost all cases, yes. #sportsmedicine #podiatry #podiatrist#surgery #footpain #footandanklesurgery#shoes #spartanrace #5k #runner #florida#soflo #orangetheoryfitness #crossfit#triathlon #SoFlo #highheels #footpain#southflorida #westonfl #plantationfl#pembrokepinesfl #ftlauderdale#footsurgery #bunion #bunionsurgery#bunionectomy
Medial malleolar fractures result from direct impact to the talus or from tension as the talus rotates or moves laterally following the fibula. A medial malleolar equivalent fracture is when the deep fibers of the deltoid ligament tear, but the bone remains intact. The anterior colliculus portion of the medial malleolus may be avulsed by the superficial fibers of the deltoid ligament. The deep fibers may remain intact or rupture. A fracture above the level of the ligamentous attachment leaves the deltoid ligament attached to the distal malleolar fragment. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine #fracture #podiatrist#active #trauma #gymnastics #surgery#orthopedic #cycling #runner #football#soccer #crossfit #triathlon #pediatric#footpain #southflorida #weston #plantation#pembrokepines #ftlauderdale #dance#youthsports #broward#orangetheoryfitness #fitness #orthotics
PROBLEM: An inflammation of the main ligament in the arch where it attaches to the heel bone and supports the foot. CAUSES: Excessive activity over a short period of time. Flat or high arched feet. Tight muscles, especially the calf and hamstrings. Poor shoe gear or walking barefoot for prolonged periods of time. SYMPTOMS: Pain first thing in the morning when getting out of bed and putting the foot down to the ground. With walking the pain usually diminishes. Pain after sitting for a prolonged period of time or getting out of a car and starting to walk. Occasionally burning, numbness, shooting or tingling into the heel. Extreme tenderness to touch the heel or arch region. Commonly associated with lower back pain. TREATMENT: Avoid going barefooted and good supportive shoe wear. Anti-inflammatory medications to reduce the inflammation. Taping the foot to support it and give immediate relief. Custom molded orthotic (shoe insert) to permanently support the foot and prevent reinjury. Frequent stretching of the calf and hamstring muscles to improve overall flexibility. Splinting the foot at night to stretch the muscle in the back of the leg. Occasionally immobilization in a cast or a boot to completely rest the foot. Shockwave therapy if pain persists. Surgery is a last resort to release a small portion of the ligament from the heel. #heelpain #heel #plantarfasciitis#gymnastics #footpain #medicine#podiatry #podiatrist #podiatricsurgery#footsurgery #heelspur #spur #anklesurgery#orthopedicsurgery #orthopedics #surgery#endoscopicplantarfasciotomy #endoscopy#arthroscopy #crossfit #triathlon #broward#weston #soflo #shoes #pembrokepines #running #zumba #football#basketball
• Prognosis is usually excellent if the injury is identified early and treated immediately. • Physical therapy is used postoperatively to restore range of motion, strength and stability back to the ankle joint. • If chronic pain develops in the joint, arthroscopic surgery to clean out the joint may provide great relief of pain, stiffness and swelling in the joint region. • If underlying cartilage has been injured, this may also be addressed arthroscopically (microfracture or biocartilage transplant) to provide a full return to sports and activities of daily living. • When instability is present, ligament repairs allow full return to sports. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine #fracture #podiatrist#active #trauma #gymnastics #surgery#orthopedic #cycling #runner #football#soccer #crossfit #triathlon #pediatric#footpain #southflorida #weston #plantation#pembrokepines #ftlauderdale #dance#youthsports #broward#orangetheoryfitness #fitness #orthotics
What should be done immediately after the injury? Answer: The immediate application of ice and compression will keep down some of the swelling. Strict nonweightbearing with crutches is extremely important. Immediate care is necessary from your physician. How is the injury evaluated? Answer: Complete history and physical exam of the injury is performed. X-rays are taken to evaluate the fracture itself. In most cases a CT scan is necessary to evaluate the joint surfaces and determine what the best surgical procedure to be performed is. Injuries to other areas including the wrist and spine are also evaluated. Will the foot be placed in a cast or will surgery be necessary? Answer: Nondisplaced fractures may be casted. The patient is put on crutches for six weeks. Displaced fractures will usually require surgery. How is it corrected? Answer: The bone fragments are usually displaced or out of their normal alignment. These fragments need to be put back into their original position and held with pins, screws and plates. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed 1600 Town Center Blvd, Weston FL, 33326 954-389-5900 17842 NW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 954-430-9901 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation FL 33324 954-720-1530 #sportsmedicine #fracture #podiatrist#active #trauma #gymnastics #surgery#orthopedic #cycling #runner #football#soccer #crossfit #triathlon #pediatric#footpain #southflorida #weston #plantation#pembrokepines #ftlauderdale #dance#youthsports #broward#orangetheoryfitness #fitness #orthotics
We wish Giannis Antetokounmpo a fast recovery from is ankle sprain injury. The Milwaukee Bucks were relieved to see he was able to walk off the court himself, improving his prognosis. At South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine, we treat thousands of ankle injuries a year, pediatric and adult. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Low-grade to diffuse swelling present along the front and outer part of the ankle. Swelling may also be present on the inner ankle in severe outer ankle sprains. It may also be present with an inner ankle sprain where the foot turns down and in. Immediate difficulty weightbearing. Discoloration to the ankle and foot may develop a few days later. TREATMENT: Immediate care is necessary to prevent any long-term problems. Mild injuries associated with minimal swelling may be treated with rest, ice, elevation and an ankle brace. Moderate injuries in which a partial tear has occurred may necessitate immobilization for 2-6 weeks in a removable boot or hard cast. Severe injuries need to be immobilized in a hard fiberglass cast for 4-6 weeks to allow the ligaments to heal properly. Weight bearing is usually allowed. Anti-inflammatories such as advil, ibuprofen, aleve, motrin or naprosyn should ALWAYS BE AVOIDED. Ligaments heal with scarring and these medications lessen inflammation which reduces scarring. This is NOT a good thing to do. Physical therapy following bracing or cast removal is neces- sary to improve muscle strength, ankle stability, joint proprioception and to restore complete ankle range of motion. If left untreated, chronic instability commonly devel- ops. Recurring twisting injuries then occur with minimal stress. This will require chronic use of an ankle brace and physical therapy. Prolotherapy can sometimes be performed to cause inflammation in an attempt to restore or increase stability. If there is chronic instability, surgery would be necessary to surgically reconstruct the ligaments in the ankle and allow a full return to activity. In such cases, the prognosis is excellent. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com Twitter: @SFLSportsMed #sportsmedicine #nba #active #trauma #footandanklesurgery#podiatricsurgery #ankle #basketball
