What Is a Fallen Arch and How Is It Treated?
Flat feet, or pes planus, can be a painful condition found in children whose arches don’t develop or in adults who have suffered from an injury. Fallen arches occur when the entire sole of the foot touches the floor when standing. Though some people may have the appearance of flat feet with no symptoms, others…
Read MoreWhat Causes Sudden Joint Pain?
You’re out and about, your body feels great from head to toe, and then — seemingly out of nowhere — lightning strikes. Or, at least it feels that way. Sudden joint pain can not only ruin your day, but become a cause for concern, especially if you’ve never experienced it before. Unlike arthritis, which tends…
Read MoreFor the Love of Feet
In a recent article from Runner’s World, Dr. Perler was quoted on the importance of foot health. “The foot is an amazingly complex structure from both a mechanical and architectural viewpoint,” says Adam D. Perler, D.P.M., our podiatrist at Alexander Orthopaedic. “Over a lifetime, the average person circumnavigates the Earth’s circumference more than five times,”…
Read MoreMost Common Football Injuries
It’s almost fall, which means it’s almost time for football season! Unfortunately, with football season, comes the most common football injuries. Whether playing competitively or mostly in your backyard––sprains, tears, bruising and breaks are risks that come with the love of the game. We’ve prepared you with a list of the most common football injuries…
Read MoreFirst Successful Custom 3D Printed Finger Bone Implant in the Country
When ironworker Robert Smith had his middle finger crushed by a heavy steel beam, he was left with a finger that was basically useless, with little skeletal support. And this made him unable to do his job as an iron worker since he needs to grip and pinch materials in his work. Dr. Daniel Penello,…
Read MoreDr. Penello Helps Patients Kick Kienböcks Disease
Dr. Daniel Penello — a leader in wrist, hand, and small bone surgery — presented on Kienböcks Disease at the Florida Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting on June 21, 2019. Discussing the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Kienböcks, Dr. Penello is helping patients find mobility after life-altering wrist trauma. About Kienböcks Disease Kienböck’s disease, also known…
Read MoreHand Surgery to Treat Arthritis
Your hands are made up of many small joints that work together to do simple, everyday tasks. As you age, your joints are susceptible to a number of ailments, including arthritis. Treatment for arthritis in your hands can range from non-invasive techniques all the way to joint replacement surgery. Let’s take a look at how…
Read MoreHow to Limit Joint Pain In Your 40s
Welcome to Club 40, where everything hurts. And it’s not just in your head — research shows that joint pain caused by arthritis and other age-related conditions are more likely to begin in your 40s. So if you’re starting to feel a bit less flexible than you used to, or even if you’re not, the…
Read More7 Habits That Can Lead to Joint Pain
Joint pain is a daily part of life for tens of millions of Americans, and the list of potential medical reasons is long, from the most common diagnosis — arthritis — to other, sometimes more serious diseases. In addition to pain and stiffness, angry joints can lead to decreased mobility and range of motion, difficulty…
Read MoreWhich Common Knee Surgery Procedure is Best for Me?
Knee surgery doesn’t have to be scary. We’ve mapped out the most common injuries and surgeries to help you better understand your condition and potential treatments. Why Does My Knee Hurt? You may have chalked up knee pain to general aches. Some folks experience popping and cracking of knees. Others can feel pain radiating from…
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