What are the causes of failed bunion surgeries? A hallux valgus, more commonly known as a bunion, is a bump that forms near the base of your big toe. Bunions can occur when the big toe pushes against the toe next in line, causing the joint of the big toe to become larger and protrude….
Read MoreWhat are my legal rights if I continue to experience pain after heel spur surgery? Heel spurs are formed by calcium deposits that cause a bony protrusion beneath the heel bone. Heel spurs can develop over time and potentially become quite painful. Often, the condition leads to plantar fasciitis, which involves inflammation of the connective…
Read MoreWhat are my legal rights if I had a failed bunion surgery? Bunion surgery is perhaps the most common podiatric surgery. While many bunions will not cause problems, some can lead to complications if allowed to remain untreated. Untreated bunions may result in pain, arthritis, the inability to wear normal footwear, and deformity of the…
Read MoreWhat happens if a doctor fails to properly treat my ankle or foot pain? If you are suffering from foot or ankle pain, it is necessary for a doctor to perform a thorough examination in order to properly diagnose and treat the injury. Initially, this may require checking for tender spots to pinpoint the location…
Read MoreWhat can I do if a doctor made a mistake while operating on my heel? Many have heard of the ailment “heel spur” but don’t really know what it is. A bone spur in the heel develops when the ligament in the arch of the foot, the plantar fascia, is stretched causing significant pain. There…
Read MoreHow common are complications of hammertoe surgery? While hammertoe surgery is ordinarily not regarded as one of the more complex foot surgeries, this digital arthroplasty procedure is often not as simple as it first appears, either for the patient or the doctor. Though it is typically the first operation surgical residents perform during training, a…
Read MoreAs practitioners of medical malpractice, each of our firms is dedicated to helping victims recover – no matter how long it takes. In some cases, such as the one profiled today, receiving full and adequate compensation may require initiating an appeal following an adverse or inadequate jury verdict. However, no matter what, our team of…
Read MoreThe New York Times, September 2, 2014, Science Times, page D4, reports on bunions and poses the question “Is surgery the only treatment for bunions?” The brief article reminds us that bunions are caused by a number of factors including genetic (which makes the feet more susceptible to bunion formation due to their formation and…
Read MoreAt one time podiatrists popularized a technique of podiatric surgery called MIS or “minimally invasive surgery.” This is technique went far afield from mainstream teaching. It involved NO fixation like pins or screw; no hospital operating rooms, no incisions, no scars and promised no disability. It was advertised to women who were told they would…
Read MoreA wound is a break in the skin or tissues that may be caused by an accident, injury, surgery, disease or several other factors, and often involves bleeding, redness, swelling, pain, tenderness and other symptoms. They may occur nearly anywhere on the body. While many wounds can be treated at home by simply cleaning and…
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