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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 16:17
Hallux Rigidus
Hallux rigidus is a mechanical arthritic condition of the big toe joint. Overtime hallux rigidus limits the bending of the toes. Initially, the condition is not very painful and only slightly limiting. However, over time, it can lead to severe pain and complete blockage of motion. At our clinic, we specialize in treating Hallux Limitus.
Although the initial pain can be only slight, you should definitely have your feet examined by a foot and ankle specialist, because once the big toe joint wears out, the damage will be extremely difficult to reverse. In its final stage, hallux rigidus fully destroys the joint.
Our doctors at Issaquah Foot and Ankle Specialists have treated hallux rigidus for years. Give us a call today at 425-391-8666 or make an appointment online today.
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Monday, 28 September 2020 23:09
Dr. Timothy Young Talks About Joint fluid and Bunion Surgery.
Surgical bunion correction is a common procedure at our clinic and our Surgical Center. During bunion surgery after the skin incision, subcutaneous layer is also dissected and then the joint capsule. The joint capsule serves multiple functions. One is to help stabilize the joint–much like the ankle joint has ligaments that stabilize your ankle. The inner layer of the joint capsule produces synovial fluid to lubricate the joint.
During surgery this joint fluid comes out during the procedure. It can be helpful to replenish this joint fluid to help get the joint functioning properly again and moving like it should. There are different ways to accomplish this. We often inject sympathetic joint lubricant into the joint during the early postoperative time frame. The brand that we utilize is called Supartz. This was originally FDA cleared to help protect the knee joint and treat knee joint symptoms. We use Supartz in many different applications within the foot and ankle. But after bunion surgery to get the joint moving again, is certainly one of them. This can also be very helpful if the patient has arthritis of the great toe joint and has to have a joint cleanup procedure to remove some of the bone spurs and repair cartilage.
Tuesday, 15 September 2020 16:10
Dr. Timothy Young Talks About When to Do Bunion Surgery Continued
We have talked previously about timing for bunion surgery and how bunions progress over time. The challenge is that it is never the right time for bunion correction surgery. So what are your alternatives, how can you buy some time. There are some different options.
What to do while you are waiting for bunion surgery:
-If it is joint pain, then we can put sympathetic joint lubricant into the joint to protect the joint and reduce pain. This can last for many months with no down side as far as the cartilage and joint status goes.
-Prescription orthotics. Especially if it's not yet a severe bunion, orthotics can shift pressure off the joint and improve gait. They will not reverse a bunion but they can slow the progression down in some cases.
-Very roomy shoes that have a stiff forefoot. These can also help protect the joint and at the same time keep pressure off the joint.
-Various bunion splints and great toe spacers made of silicone gel.
-Topical pain relieving gels and anti-inflammatories such as Voltaren gel.
What not to do while you are waiting for bunion surgery:
-Avoid cortisone injections as they can damage the joint.
-Avoid tight fitting shoes and unsupportive flip-flops or sandals.
Sunday, 07 June 2020 15:27
Dr. Brandon Nelson Discusses What Causes a Bunion and How To Fix it Once and For All
Some patients begin to notice a bump that is developing on the inside of their foot. They start to get pain with walking and exercise and they wonder what is happening. Often a patient will visit the shoe store or seek advice from nonmedical personnel as to what it is. It is important when been dealing with medical issues to seek the advice of someone who has had years of training and experience in that particular field. Your foot and ankle health is essential for long-term well-being of your overall general health. Bunions are the most common cause of pain and irritation around the big toe joint. The bunion is a bony deformity that often appears as a protuberance around the joint.
The majority of bunion deformities are an inherited foot structure. Patients can often trace to other relatives that have similar foot conditions. The pathology itself continues to progress with time and there is no conservative measures that reduce or correct the deformity. It is important to understand that conservative measures can sometimes help alleviate pain and increase overall functional performance. However, the bunion can only be fixed surgically. The surgical procedures depend on the patient’s overall foot structure, degree of deformity and activity levels. All bunion deformities that require surgical correction are done in the office and no longer require any hospitalization. All bunion procedures that we perform at Issaquah Foot and Ankle Specialists allow patients to be weight bearing and do not require prolonged periods using crutches or knee scooters. If you have a bunion deformity and would like to have it evaluated for either conservative or surgical measures please give us a call at 425-391-8666 or make an appointment online today.
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Thursday, 28 May 2020 15:35
Dr. Timothy Young Talks About Crossover Toe
This typically involves the second toe. This is where the second toe deviates toward the great toe and can even ride over the top of the great toe. When this happens, the structure back at the knuckle behind the toe itself (second MTP joint) becomes out of alignment and can be subluxed. In severe cases the joint can also dislocate. This causes a tremendous amount of stress on the 2nd MTP joint capsule. It's not uncommon for the capsule to become attenuated or stretched and thinned out. It can have partial tearing. This can lead to pain in the joint and inflammation with local swelling.
When this happens, it is important to address the underlying cause of this. It's very common for this to be aggravated by other associated condition such as a bunion. It is important to address all of the associated problems so for example in this case when should address both the crossover toe and the associated bunion. It is important to get the joint back into alignment and no longer subluxed. In most pronounced cases surgery is the only way to reestablish the correct alignment to the joint.
Thursday, 28 May 2020 15:04
Dr. Brandon Nelson Discusses How To Stop Heel Pain And Plantar Fasciitis Once And For All
I’m still constantly surprised on a daily basis how many people live with chronic heel pain. Plantar fasciitis or heel pain can be so challenging for patients and really be detrimental to their life. I see a lot of patients that have suffered for years and years from heel pain and have seen multiple physicians and are still having pain. I empathize with these patients and understand their frustration as this can really impact their life and the things they want to do. Having suffered from plantar fasciitis and heel pain myself and knowing how it impacted my life, I really enjoyed treating heel pain patients.
I now important it is for me to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle and I really want to provide this for my patients as well. Often times the majority of heel pain gets treated as plantar fasciitis when there are quite a few other pathologies that can cause heel pain. I can’t stress enough compounded is to find the underlying causes of heel pain which allows proper treatment plan to occur. If you suffer from heel pain for plantar fasciitis and are continuing to suffer please make an appointment or give us a call today at 425-391-8666 today and we will help you stop it once and for all.
Sunday, 17 May 2020 17:19
Dr. Brandon Nelson Discusses Causes of Children’s Heel Pain
At Issaquah Foot & Ankle Specialists we are the leaders in treating pediatric patients. We are the number one referral center for Pediatricians that are looking for a foot and ankle specialist. We have over 40 years of experience treating pediatric patients. The most common presentation we see is a child with heel pain. Kids begin to present with heel pain as sports start back up, especially soccer and basketball.
Typically children relate a pain that wraps around the back of their heel that often feels like a bruise and gets more painful with activities. Sometimes there is a family history of heel pain in a brother or sister or even mom and dad. I encourage parents to have their child examined as there are many causes of heel pain and those should be ruled out. Apophysitis or Sever’s Disease can be the cause of heel pain in children. This is a type of growth plate irritation that can be extremely uncomfortable. However, it should be noted that there are other causes and I would stress that parents should have their child evaluated before beginning treatment for apophysitis. If your child is suffering from heel pain give us a call today at 425-391-8666 or make an appointment online and we will help.
Sunday, 26 April 2020 16:36
Dr. Brandon Nelson Discusses The Best Taping Techniques For Plantar Fasciitis
By far the most common conditions we treat at our clinic is plantar fasciitis or heel pain. We see both children and adults for this condition. It is very common for people, especially once they get back to exercising. Plantar fasciitis can be quite painful and debilitating. A lot of patients experience pain in the morning or pain after sitting for prolonged periods of time. Often times there are a lot of discussions about home remedies including stretching and icing and taping of the foot.
There are many different techniques to take the foot. One of the best is called a Low-Dye taping. I’m going to demonstrate this on our Youtube channel, which you can view here. In addition I have placed link to our free heel pain book which gives other great techniques to relieve heel pain.
If you are experiencing heel pain, give us a call at 425-391-8666 or make an appointment online today.
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