Jamie Swale, DPT Bunion Repair Surgery is a common surgery of the foot, more often performed for women in middle age, but certainly seen in men and in other age groups as well. Bunion Repair Surgery or bunionectomy, can be complex and require foot reconstruction by a qualified foot and ankle orthopaedist to be done… Read more »
Jim Koske, PT, MPT Bunions are one of the most common foot problems in America and one in three people will get at least one in their lifetime. Women are affected disproportionately more than men, but we aren’t sure why. We know that inherited foot issues and bad foot mechanics play a role in their… Read more »
Joel D. Stewart, MD One of the most commonly seen issues with the feet are bunions. Even if you aren’t a physician, you probably can recognize a bunion when you see one. The main characteristics of a bunion are 1) a large, knobby looking bump on the inside of the big toe, which may be… Read more »
Joel D. Stewart, MD One of the most common complaints for which I see patients is heel pain due to plantar fasciitis. Sometimes people call this heel spurs, but it’s not usually the bone that hurts. The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue that runs underneath your foot and connects behind your… Read more »
Join us in congratulating Orthopaedic and Spine Center’s Top Docs for 2020! These physicians were chosen by their physician peers in a survey conducted by Coastal Virginia Magazine. Meet the OSC Physicians Chosen as Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Docs 2020 Pictured L to R - Robert J. Snyder, MD • Joel D. Stewart,… Read more »
Joel D. Stewart, MD The big toe joint {metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint at the base of the big toe} can be sprained by jamming or by repetitively springing, pushing off or jumping during sports. It can also be sprained through accidentally bending it too far backward. We tend to see this injury more among athletes,… Read more »
Joel D. Stewart, MD In my last article, I discussed the educational and training differences between a fellowship trained orthopedic foot and ankle specialist and a podiatrist. Both are specialists who diagnose and treat injury to and conditions of the foot, ankle, and leg. Today, I’ll discuss the differences and similarities in our medical… Read more »
Joel D. Stewart, MD As a surgeon, I am often asked by patients to talk about my training and surgical expertise so they can fully understand my qualifications to treat them conservatively or surgically. Specifically, as a Foot and Ankle Surgeon I get asked what the difference is versus seeing a Podiatrist. Both are… Read more »
Joel D. Stewart, MD You and your orthopaedic surgeon have made the decision that TAA (total ankle arthroplasty) is the right treatment decision for you. Curious about what is going to happen at the hospital and in the operating room? I’m going to pull back the curtain and give you an insider’s view of… Read more »
Joel D. Stewart, MD Recovery from an ankle replacement surgery is lengthy and occurs in three phases. Here’s what you can expect in Phase I as you recuperate: Phase I For the first 4-6 weeks, at home recovery consists of four main goals: 1) keeping weight off your newly replaced ankle; 2) managing post-surgical… Read more »