What exactly is a sprained ankle? It’s damage to the ligaments - tough, fibrous tissues that connect the ankle bones and allow free movement of the ankle. In a split second, you can turn or twist your ankle the wrong way, pulling on the ligaments so that they stretch too far or tear.
Read MoreWhen conservative treatments are maxed out and your pain becomes too much to bear, that’s when we consider surgery.
Problems with the Achilles tendon are more likely if you start out with certain biomechanical issues like flat feet or tight calf muscles.
Read MoreWith a bunion, the bones that form the joint at the base of your big toe no longer line up correctly. What used to be a straight joint is now a joint that projects outward.
Read MoreWhat you eat after foot surgery can either promote or hinder the healing process.
Read MoreIt’s hard to know how badly you’ve injured your toe - even if you’ve got a medical team at your beck and call.
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The podiatrists at Affiliated Foot and Ankle Center, LLP treat foot and ankle problems such as heel pain, diabetic foot care and bunions as well as sports medicine.
Our podiatrists serve patients in Howell, NJ and Jackson, NJ
