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January 25, 2014Depends. Everyone has a one leg that is longer than another, but often the difference is so small its not necessarily detectable. Obviously, if a large amount, there is probably going to be problems due to the changes in alignment of the spine and other parts of the body. Obviously if the difference is a Continue reading →
Staff December 13, 2013The Jone fracture is named after a British orthopedic surgeon who had the fracture. Not surprisingly his name was Dr Bobert Jones! A Jones fracture is a fracture that occurs at the diaphysis of the fifth metatarsal of the foot, about half way down the outside of the foot. This type of fracture is characterized Continue reading →
Staff December 6, 2013Jacks test is a test that clinicians often use to check the integrity of the arch of the foot and its associated windlass mechanism. To do the test, you need to get the person standing and then grab the big toe and lift it up. As this happen the arch of the foot should come Continue reading →
Staff October 25, 2013Hallux rigidus is the technical name for a stiff (rigidus) big toe (hallux) joint. It occurs when the joint does not move and is usually painful. The most common cause of the condition is osteoarthritis; in fact, some people use the term hallux rigidus to mean osteoarthritis, but it is not technically correct. Trauma or Continue reading →