Dr. Jeff's Foot & Ankle Blog

History of Lisfranc injuries

Jaques Lisfranc de St. Martin was a French physician, pioneering many surgical procedures during the early 19^th century.  As a surgeon in the Napoleonic army, Lisfranc worked on the Russian front where he acquired acclaim for his skill in working with foot injuries.  It...

For well over a year, we've worked tirelessly to create a product that will target specific regions of the foot to correct Hallux problems and alleviate big toe pain. It needed to be thin enough material to fit into most any shoe, yet strong enough to withstand the rigors of active lifestyles and sp...

What is toe spring and how does it help forefoot and midfoot pain

Walking is often described as a controlled forward fall.  As your body passes over the foot, resistance is supplied by the calf that limits forward progression of your center of gravity.  In the final stages of gait, as your heel sta...

How do Carbon Fiber Spring Plates improve the patient experience post Lapidus bunionectomy?

Medical and surgical care is often trending related to new technology and new concepts related to care.  Surgical procedures are a great example of trends in medicine.  A patient’s contact with a new procedu...

Lisfranc fracture-dislocation benefits from Carbon Fiber Insoles

Working in a rural hospital I see a lot of foot and ankle trauma.  ATV and motor sports injuries are common and often result in midfoot injuries.  When the trauma is specific to the tarsal-metatarsal joint, we call these injuries Lisf...