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What is a sesamoid fracture and how is it treated?

A sesamoid bone is a small bone found on the bottom (plantar surface) of the great toe joint.  Each sesamoid bone is about the size of a pinto bean. The sesamoid bones derive their funny name from the Arabic word semsem, meaning sesame seed. (1) ...

Is it possible to have gout following a joint replacement?

Gouty arthritis is a significant contributing factor to degenerative change in joints, leading to joint pain and often the need for joint replacement. Gout is a common crystal-induced form of arthritis that creates significant degenerative...

Overlapping toes - causes and treatment

Ronnie on our sales team asked me to talk a bit about overlapping toes.  Overlapping toes are a problem that increases with age, although overlapping toes can be found even in infants.

What causes overlapping toes?  First, let’s define what an overlapping t...

What is a Morton's Extension?

Thomas George Morton (1835-1903) was a clinical professor and surgeon at The Pennsylvania Hospital.  He was an active surgeon during The Civil War and founding director of several hospitals in the Philadelphia area.  As a pioneer of surgical techniques, he is accredite...

Toe Walking

Toe walking describes gait in which the heel may only partially touch the ground.  Toe walking is most common in young, early walkers between the ages of 1 and 5 years of age.  Let’s take a look at the causes of toe walking and treatment options.

What causes toe walking?

Toe walking...