Blog posts of '2015' 'March'

Compression of the midfoot and forefoot is an integral part of treating both acute and chronic problems of the foot. Indications for midfoot and forefoot compression include midfoot arthritis, non-displaced midfoot fractures or resolved Charcot joints. Indication for compression of the forefoot include management of swelling or metatarsal fractures. Which device is best for your needs? Let's take a look at each of the compression devices we provide on Myfootshop.com.

Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of midfoot arthritis. Osteoarthritis is often due to a previous injury but for many patients, they may simply be genetically predisposed to osteoarthritis. This article explores treatment options for arthritis of the foot.

When we talk about sustainability, we're often talking about responsible stewardship of a resource. In the case of sustainable health care, that resource is the ability to provide quality care to all Americans in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. How does this resource we know as health care become stressed and perhaps unsustainable?

Is the cost of providing health care sustainable? For instance, is it possible for a patient to receive health care services without a residual bill? What if a patient has multiple health problems and sees multiple doctors. Are they able to receive these services and use their insurance coverage to pay for those services?