Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is usually treated first with conservative care: activity modification, short-term immobilization when needed, orthotic support, and a structured rehabilitation program emphasizing eccentric loading. Surgery is reserved for...
Most plantar plate tears respond to conservative treatment: a stiff-soled shoe, toe strapping, and a metatarsal pad to take pressure off the joint. We start every patient this way unless exam findings or imaging point to significant instability. Surgery becomes the...
For most everyday cuts and scrapes, plain petroleum jelly and gentle soap and water beat either option, but when you need an antimicrobial, antibiotic ointments like bacitracin work best on small, clean wounds, while antiseptics like povidone-iodine suit contaminated,...
Most people feel steady improvement within the first 1 to 2 weeks after ingrown toenail surgery, with full wound closure typically taking 2 to 6 weeks and nail regrowth stretching over several months. The three things that matter most in the first 48 to 72 hours are...
Most early posterior tibial tendon problems improve with a structured conservative program built around a brace or orthotic plus eccentric strengthening. Surgery becomes the right conversation when pain persists past a fair trial of conservative care, when the arch...
A short ankle fracture commonly heals in about 6 to 10 weeks, though regaining full strength and returning to sports or demanding work can take 3 to 6 months or longer. Your exact timeline depends on how severe the break is, whether you needed surgery, and how closely...
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