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Whether it happens by whacking your foot against the bedpost or spraining your ankle while playing a game of soccer, most people will experience some form of foot or ankle injury during their lifetime. Learn from experts about everything from running shoes to foot problems resulting from diabetes to a genetic predisposition for particular injuries.

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Emerging Science: How Stem Cells Might Regrow or Preserve Cartilage
The treatment of cartilage injuries is one of the most difficult challenges for orthopedic surgeons. The injuries can lead to problems with impaired motion and pain as cartilage is damaged...
by Patient Power | 07/27/2009
Dance Injury Diagnosis and Treatment
A high percentage of dancers, particularly professional dancers, have injuries that take them out of dancing as they recover and sometimes can even be career ending. Dr. Nancy Kadel, a...
by Patient Power | 02/02/2009
Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle
Sports injuries most commonly occur during sports or exercise due to an accident, improper equipment, lack of conditioning and training or insufficient warm-up and stretching. Whether you are a sports...
by Patient Power | 07/29/2008
How to Exercise Safely
When it comes to seeking medical advice for muscle pain and soreness, patients are often confused as to which injuries require a visit to the doctor. Furthermore, even when pain...
by Patient Power | 11/04/2007