Foot and Ankle Problems (Part 1)
September 14, 2009
Overview:
We depend on our feet to take us where we need to go. But many people have painful foot problems that can hinder their activities. In this show, you’ll learn about treatments for some common foot and ankle ailments, including plantar fasciitis, bunions, sprained ankles and ankle arthritis.
Part One:
Plantar fasciitis
Treatments for plantar fasciitis
Heel cups
Splints
Shockwave therapy
Sprained ankles
Part Two:
Bunions-causes and symptoms
Treatment for bunions
High heeled shoes
Arthritis
Ankle fusion
Ankle replacements
Guest:
Dr. Daniel Farber, an orthopaedic surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Kernan Hospital who specializes in treating foot and ankle problems. Dr. Farber is also an assistant professor of orthopaedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Links:
Foot and Ankle Problems (Part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ktW24hmJuY
Foot and Ankle Problems (Part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO8xO9erayA
Maryland Foot and Ankle Program
http://www.umm.edu/orthopaedic/footankle.htm
Dr. Daniel Farber
http://www.umm.edu/doctors/daniel_c_farber.html
Duration : 0:15:31
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