Although the main structure of your body consists of your skeletal and muscular systems, you also have tissues that keep everything connected and stable: Ligaments attach bones to other bones Tendons attach muscles to bones The largest tendon in the body is the Achilles tendon, which attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone and... The post What Can I Do to Prevent an Achilles Tendon Rupture? appeared first on Christopher E. Hubbard, MD ..read more

Having a small stone in your shoe as you stand or walk can cause discomfort and pain in the ball of your foot.  Now imagine if it wasn’t a stone you can remove to bring relief, but instead a situation where those symptoms don’t disappear and can worsen — including with numbness and tingling.  You... The post Pros and Cons of a Neuroma Excision appeared first on Christopher E. Hubbard, MD ..read more

Your body has 206 bones. They can all break. But based on the location and severity of the fracture, your symptoms, treatment, and recovery can vary widely. Even something as simple-sounding as “a broken ankle” can mean many things, because the ankle joint actually consists of three bones: Your shinbone, known as the tibia A... The post Do All Ankle Fractures Need Surgery? appeared first on Christopher E. Hubbard, MD ..read more

There are several conditions of the foot that not only cause pain and discomfort, but can affect its physical appearance. Depending on the severity of your condition, you may need to: Do nothing at all, if it’s more of a cosmetic issue and not bothering your otherwise Find ways to prevent it from getting worse... The post Can I Straighten a Hammertoe Without Surgery? appeared first on Christopher E. Hubbard, MD ..read more

If you’re having surgery to correct a bunion, you can look forward to a future where you’ll likely experience less pain and discomfort as you walk. Just remember that bunion surgery, like many other procedures, requires a recovery period during which you might even feel temporarily “worse” than you did before the procedure. But don’t... The post How Long Does It Take to Recover After Bunion Surgery? appeared first on Christopher E. Hubbard, MD ..read more

Some health conditions are very isolated. For instance, breaking your pinky will likely affect only your pinky and perhaps some nearby areas in your hand. A condition like flat feet, however, can affect more than just your feet. This article will explain how flat feet can impact other aspects of your health. About Flat Feet... The post How Do Flat Feet Affect Your Overall Health? appeared first on Christopher E. Hubbard, MD ..read more

What happens if a Lisfranc injury is misdiagnosed and does not get correctly treated? There’s a good chance that you have never heard of a Lisfranc injury. The exception to that would be those who are big sports fans, especially football fans. The list of football players who have had their seasons’ end due to... The post Lisfranc Injury: Importance of Correct Diagnosis appeared first on Christopher E. Hubbard, MD ..read more

Is it possible to prevent bunions from developing even if they run in my family? Bunions are far more common than you may imagine. In fact, it is estimated that more than 50 percent of all women in the U.S. have bunions on one or both of their feet. Whether because they are unsightly, painful,... The post Bunion Prevention appeared first on Christopher E. Hubbard, MD ..read more

Is it possible for a bunion to grow back after being surgically removed? Bunions are extremely common. In fact, based on statistics from the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, more than 30 percent of American women have bunions. Men get them, too, of course, but the type of footwear women tend to favor may... The post Can Bunions Come Back After Surgery? appeared first on Christopher E. Hubbard, MD ..read more

Is hammertoe a genetic condition or can it be caused by the type of shoes you wear? Do you ever notice how some people tend to always wear closed-toe shoes, no matter the season or location? While most can’t wait to toss their shoes to the back of the closet at the beginning of summer... The post The Connection Between Hammertoes and Shoe Choice appeared first on Christopher E. Hubbard, MD ..read more