Step on a crack and you’ll break your mother’s back” and other sayings may be fun for children and others to say, but when it comes to your health, it’s important to separate sayings from facts. From bunions to broken toes, here are five truths to old myths. Myth: Cutting a notch (a “V”) in a … [Read more...] about Five Myths about Foot Care
Bunions
Five Myths About Foot Care
Old wives’ tales and myths can be fun to laugh at. We believed them as children. “Step on a crack and you’ll break your mother’s back.” But there are other myths that are no laughing matter, especially when they involve your health. From bunions to broken toes, as a foot and ankle surgeon, I have … [Read more...] about Five Myths About Foot Care
Treating Bunion Deformities
Bunions are a common deformity that consist of an enlargement of the bone at the base of the big toe. Hallux Valgus is the medical term for this, which means a turning outward of the great toe. Bunions are one of the most common forefoot deformities. These usually begin when the big toe starts … [Read more...] about Treating Bunion Deformities
