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		<title>Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome &#8211; Carpel Tunnel of the Foot</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You’ve heard of carpel tunnel syndrome, right? In case you haven’t, it consists of pain in the wrist that is most commonly seen in tennis players. Well, I’d like you to meet carpel tunnel’s less well-known cousin, tarsal tunnel syndrome, which impacts the foot. Often called ‘carpel tunnel of the foot,’ tarsal tunnel syndrome occurs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Turf Toe: The Underestimated Injury</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An injury named after a playing surface? How bad can it really be? It doesn’t have the intimidating ring of “bone spur” or “calcaneus fracture.” While turf toe may sound simple and less-than-threatening, it is often dangerously underestimated and can be career threatening for some athletes. Many players and coaches don’t respect this injury since [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Orthopedic Surgeons Warn Against Summer Inspired &#8220;Foot Facelifts&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently the American Orthopaedic Foot &#38; Ankle Society (AOFAS) issued a warning against cosmetic foot surgery. The organization’s statement reinforces what I tell my own patients, which is “no surgery should be performed for the sake of appearance to a foot that is functioning well and is not in pain.” The AOFAS goes onto explain, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Safety and Preparation are Imperative in Young Athletes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Medical Evaluations and Care for Injuries Should Be Top Priority From baseball to soccer to football, everyday millions of children and young adults participate in sports activities. These activities teach children team work and improve their physical fitness, coordination and self-discipline.  It also increases their chance of experiencing sports-related injuries such as concussions, sprains, fractures, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ankle Replacement Procedures on the Rise</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In a New York Times article that appeared on January 18, Tara Parker-Pope discusses the increasing demand of ankle joint replacements.  According to the article, this year, 4,400 patients are expected to undergo surgery to replace arthritic or injured ankles with artificial joints made of metal alloys and lightweight plastic. And demand is expected to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lateral Ankle Instability</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The ankle joint is quite fascinating in that it is both weight-bearing like the knee, yet has a wide range of motion similar to the shoulder. Biomechanical demands require the joint to be stable and strong, yet flexible and capable of motion. However, it is possible for one of these factors to encroach on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Memorable Experience: Providing Free Footcare To Homeless Men</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A few days before Thanksgiving, I had the awesome opportunity to volunteer at a homeless shelter with Dr. Smerek and others from Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists.  This was a great time for all of us.  We knew there was a need for homeless men to get adequate foot gear for the upcoming [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lisfranc Who?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The History of a Common Midfoot Injury Jacques Lisfranc de St. Martin was a surgeon in Napoleon’s army that developed a method of amputation across the midfoot as a treatment for gangrene.  Eventually the midfoot joint became known as the Lisfranc joint (a complicated arch made up of many bones and ligaments).  Today, when someone [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Achilles Tendon: Ancient Name, Modern Discoveries</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Achilles tendon is named after the ancient warrior Achilles who fought in the Trojan War. According to legend, he was dipped in the protective waters of the river Styx by his mother, who held him by the heels. Therefore, it was rumored he could only be killed by a blow to his heel, which [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Facts on Ankle Fractures</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The ankle might be one of the most beat up, underappreciated structures in the human body. Everyday movements such as walking and climbing stairs require the joint to be in working condition, while athletic activities such as jumping, cutting, and sprinting demand even higher performance. In fact, 10 &#8211; 15 percent of athletic injuries occur [...]]]></description>
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