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Valgomed for Hallux Valgus: What You Need to Know
Hallux valgus isn't just an aesthetic problem, although patients often come to me saying, "Doctor, my foot has become ugly." The truth is that there's a more complex mechanism behind this deformity. And today I want to talk to you about a special surgical technique called Valgomed for hallux valgus, which can be an interesting solution.
Foot Cancer: What You Need to Know Without Getting Too Alarmed
When you hear the word "foot cancer," it's natural for alarm bells to go off. I completely understand. In my office, I've seen so many worried faces from patients who arrive with this fear. But let's take a deep breath and see what we're really talking about.
Conservative Treatment of Hallux Valgus: How to Avoid Surgery
So, we're probably talking about bunions. You're not alone—I see this problem practically every day in my office. The good news? Surgery isn't always necessary. In fact, we can often do a lot with what we call conservative treatment for bunions.
Achilles tendonitis: effective natural remedies to relieve pain
Have you ever felt that stabbing pain behind your ankle after a run? Or maybe in the morning, when you get out of bed and take your first steps? Well, you've probably experienced Achilles tendinitis. It's a problem I see often in my office, especially among those who play sports regularly.
Posterior Heel Pain: When Your Heel Makes You Suffer
Have you ever gotten out of bed in the morning and felt that twinge behind your heel? One of those that almost makes you jump at the first step. Well, you've probably experienced posterior calcalgia.
Heel Spur: When the Heel Says Enough
If you recognize yourself in this situation, you've probably encountered what we orthopedists call a heel spur. It's a condition I see quite often in my office, and it can truly ruin the days of those who suffer from it.
Heel spurs: from physiotherapy to surgery, let's break down the details.
Well, you're most likely dealing with a heel spur. One of those conditions that, I'll tell you right away, can be truly annoying but can be successfully treated. After all, I see several cases in my practice, and I can tell you that the good news is that there are several effective strategies for treating it.
Toe separators: the simple solution for bunions
Have you ever looked at your feet and noticed that your big toe is starting to "bend" toward your other toes and you start to feel the need for a toe separator?
Achilles tendon rupture: when ultrasound tells us everything
Well, if you've ever felt a stabbing pain behind your ankle, followed by the inability to walk normally, you may have experienced what we orthopedists call an "Achilles tendon rupture." This is no small thing. It's an injury I see often in my office, especially among athletes or those over forty.
X-ray therapy: when radiation helps heal
Today I want to talk to you about a topic that often causes confusion among patients: X-ray therapy. Yes, I know, the name sounds complicated. In reality, it's simply the radiotherapy you've probably heard of, named after Wilhelm Röntgen, the discoverer of X-rays.
Hindfoot Valgus: Effective Remedies for Regaining Stability
Is your foot struggling to find balance? Do you ever feel like your heel is "slipping" outward when you walk? It could be hindfoot valgus. It's a condition I see often in my office, and I have to tell you that many patients come to me thinking they have something serious, when in reality it's a fairly common problem and, more importantly, a fixable one.