Foot & Ankle Articles

Aching feet or ankles? You’re not alone.
Whether you suffer from arthritis, bunions, hammer toes or something else, we’re here for you. Use the resources below to learn more about foot and ankle pain causes, treatments, and ways to maintain your joint health.

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Well-Being

9 Ways to Prepare for Ankle, Hip, or Knee Replacement or Foot Surgery
The Return of Elective Procedures Explained
Surgery During COVID-19: What are Hospitals Doing to Manage My Safety?
Scheduling Your Surgery After the COVID-19 Quarantine
9 Fast Facts About Arthritis
Arthritis – Can You Tell the Facts From the Myths?
Attitude and Outcome
Understanding Your Loved One’s Joint Pain
Considering Joint Surgery While Living Alone
The Effect of Joint Pain on You and Your Family
Getting a Second Opinion
Managing Your Stress While Caring for Another
What Materials Are Orthopedic Implants Made Of?
Your BMI and Joint Replacement Surgery
Scared of Surgery?
4 Reasons why People Participate in a Clinical Study
4 Reasons why People Participate in a Clinical Study
9 Fast Facts About Arthritis
6 Different Items to Pack for an Overnight Hospital Stay
6 Different Items to Pack for an Overnight Hospital Stay
30 Items to Pack for a Hospital Stay After Joint Replacement Surgery
30 Items to Pack for a Hospital Stay After Joint Replacement Surgery
Arthritis – Can You Tell the Facts From the Myths?
Arthritis – Can You Tell the Facts From the Myths?
Attitude and Outcome
Attitude and Outcome
Defining Your Personal Success
Defining Your Personal Success
Considering Joint Surgery While Living Alone
Considering Joint Surgery While Living Alone
Considering Joint Surgery While Raising a Family
Considering Joint Surgery While Raising a Family
The Effect of Joint Pain on You and Your Family
The Effect of Joint Pain on You and Your Family
What is a clinical study?
What is a clinical study?
Getting a Second Opinion
Getting a Second Opinion
Managing Your Stress While Caring for Another
Managing Your Stress While Caring for Another
Caring for a Loved One After Surgery
Caring for a Loved One After Surgery
Post-Op Pain Management Strategies for Orthopaedic Patients
Post-Op Pain Management Strategies for Orthopaedic Patients
10 Reasons to Call Your Doctor After Joint Replacement Surgery
10 Reasons to Call Your Doctor After Joint Replacement Surgery
No Food or Drink After Midnight?
No Food or Drink After Midnight?
Understanding Your Loved One’s Joint Pain
Understanding Your Loved One’s Joint Pain
Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Things to Do During an Overnight Hospital Stay
Things to Do During an Overnight Hospital Stay
Pre-op and Post-op Joint Replacement Appointments – Are They Necessary?
Pre-op and Post-op Joint Replacement Appointments – Are They Necessary?
Joint Replacement During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Joint Replacement During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Your BMI and Joint Replacement Surgery
Your BMI and Joint Replacement Surgery
What Materials Are Orthopaedic Implants Made Of?
What Materials Are Orthopaedic Implants Made Of?
Scared of Surgery?
Scared of Surgery?
Joint Replacement Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Why is Everyone Calling My Surgery Elective?
Joint Replacement During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Things to Do During an Overnight Hospital Stay
Pre-op and Post-op Joint Replacement Appointments – Are They Necessary?
No Food or Drink After Midnight?
6 Different Items to Pack for an Overnight Hospital Stay
30 Items to Pack for a Hospital Stay After Joint Replacement Surgery
Defining Your Personal Success
10 Reasons to Call Your Doctor After Joint Replacement Surgery
Considering Joint Surgery While Raising a Family
What is a clinical study?
4 Reasons why People Participate in a Clinical Study
Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Post-Op Pain Management Strategies for Orthopedic Patients
Caring for a Loved One After Surgery
Scared of Surgery?
Why is Everyone Calling My Surgery Elective?
The Return of Elective Procedures Explained
Joint Replacement During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Surgery During COVID-19: What are Hospitals Doing to Manage My Safety?
Scheduling Your Surgery After the COVID-19 Quarantine
Things to Do During an Overnight Hospital Stay
Pre-op and Post-op Joint Replacement Appointments – Are They Necessary?
No Food or Drink After Midnight?
9 Fast Facts About Arthritis
6 Different Items to Pack for an Overnight Hospital Stay
30 Items to Pack for a Hospital Stay After Joint Replacement Surgery
Arthritis – Can You Tell the Facts From the Myths?
Attitude and Outcome
Defining Your Personal Success
10 Reasons to Call Your Doctor After Joint Replacement Surgery
Understanding Your Loved One’s Joint Pain
Considering Joint Surgery While Living Alone
Considering Joint Surgery While Raising a Family
The Effect of Joint Pain on You and Your Family
What is a clinical study?
Getting a Second Opinion
4 Reasons why People Participate in a Clinical Study
Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Managing Your Stress While Caring for Another
Post-Op Pain Management Strategies for Orthopedic Patients
Caring for a Loved One After Surgery
What Materials Are Orthopedic Implants Made Of?
Your BMI and Joint Replacement Surgery
Why is Everyone Calling My Surgery Elective?
The Return of Elective Procedures Explained
Joint Replacement During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Surgery During COVID-19: What are Hospitals Doing to Manage My Safety?
Scheduling Your Surgery After the COVID-19 Quarantine
Things to Do During an Overnight Hospital Stay
Pre-op and Post-op Joint Replacement Appointments – Are They Necessary?
No Food or Drink After Midnight?
9 Fast Facts About Arthritis
6 Different Items to Pack for an Overnight Hospital Stay
30 Items to Pack for a Hospital Stay After Joint Replacement Surgery
Arthritis – Can You Tell the Facts From the Myths?
Attitude and Outcome
Defining Your Personal Success
10 Reasons to Call Your Doctor After Joint Replacement Surgery
Understanding Your Loved One’s Joint Pain
Considering Joint Surgery While Living Alone
Considering Joint Surgery While Raising a Family
The Effect of Joint Pain on You and Your Family
What is a clinical study?
Getting a Second Opinion
4 Reasons why People Participate in a Clinical Study
Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Managing Your Stress While Caring for Another
Post-Op Pain Management Strategies for Orthopedic Patients
Caring for a Loved One After Surgery
What Materials Are Orthopedic Implants Made Of?
Your BMI and Joint Replacement Surgery
Scared of Surgery?

Physical

What to Expect After Foot or Ankle Surgery
What’s a Hammer Toe?
What Are the Risks of Hammer Toe Surgery?
R.I.C.E. After Surgery
What Are the Risks of Bunion Surgery?
What’s a Bunion?
What’s Causing My Foot and Ankle Pain?
The Basics of Using a Walking Aid
Managing Constipation After Surgery
What Should I Wear to the Hospital for Surgery
What should you not do before anesthesia?
Referred Pain
Bone Health Basics
6 Things You May Not Know About Osteoarthritis
Moving with Morning Joint Stiffness
The Effect of Excess Weight on Your Joints
6 Things You May Not Know About Osteoarthritis
What should you not do before anaesthesia?
What should you not do before anaesthesia?
Referred Pain
Referred Pain
Bone Health Basics
Bone Health Basics
The Effect of Excess Weight on Your Joints
The Effect of Excess Weight on Your Joints
Moving with Morning Joint Stiffness
Moving with Morning Joint Stiffness
6 Things You May Not Know About Osteoarthritis
Incision Care After Joint Replacement Surgery
Incision Care After Joint Replacement Surgery
What to Expect During Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
What to Expect During Hammer Toe Surgery
How Do You Treat Hammer Toes?
How Do You Treat an Arthritic Ankle?
How Do You Treat Bunions?
Questions To Ask When Considering Hammer Toe Surgery
Questions To Ask When Considering Bunion Surgery
Returning Home After Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
When to Discuss Foot and Ankle Pain with Your Doctor
What Are the Risks of Total Ankle Replacement Surgery?
Questions To Ask When Considering Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
4 Signs It’s Time to Talk to Your Doctor About Foot and Ankle Surgery
Incision Care After Joint Replacement Surgery
How Do You Treat Bunions?
What’s a Hammer Toe?
What Are the Risks of Hammer Toe Surgery?
R.I.C.E. After Surgery
Questions To Ask When Considering Hammer Toe Surgery
What Are the Risks of Bunion Surgery?
Questions To Ask When Considering Bunion Surgery
What’s a Bunion?
Returning Home After Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
What’s Causing My Foot and Ankle Pain?
When to Discuss Foot and Ankle Pain with Your Doctor
What Are the Risks of Total Ankle Replacement Surgery?
Questions To Ask When Considering Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
4 Signs It’s Time to Talk to Your Doctor About Foot and Ankle Surgery
Managing Constipation After Surgery
What should you not do before anesthesia?
Incision Care After Joint Replacement Surgery
Referred Pain
Bone Health Basics
6 Things You May Not Know About Osteoarthritis
Moving with Morning Joint Stiffness
The Effect of Excess Weight on Your Joints
How Do You Treat Bunions?
What’s a Hammer Toe?
What Are the Risks of Hammer Toe Surgery?
R.I.C.E. After Surgery
Questions To Ask When Considering Hammer Toe Surgery
What Are the Risks of Bunion Surgery?
Questions To Ask When Considering Bunion Surgery
What’s a Bunion?
Returning Home After Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
What’s Causing My Foot and Ankle Pain?
When to Discuss Foot and Ankle Pain with Your Doctor
What Are the Risks of Total Ankle Replacement Surgery?
Questions To Ask When Considering Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
4 Signs It’s Time to Talk to Your Doctor About Foot and Ankle Surgery
Managing Constipation After Surgery
What should you not do before anesthesia?
Incision Care After Joint Replacement Surgery
Referred Pain
Bone Health Basics
6 Things You May Not Know About Osteoarthritis
Moving with Morning Joint Stiffness
The Effect of Excess Weight on Your Joints

Lifestyle

The Effect of Your Shoes on Your Body
If the Shoe Fits?
Self-Quarantine Before (and After) Your Elective Surgery
Technology and the Telehealth Landscape
Nicotine and Surgery
Telehealth and Remote Care - Evolving in the Age of COVID-19
Managing a Loved One’s Postsurgical Care During COVID-19
Preparing for Surgery When You Can’t Have Visitors
5 Ways to Improve Sleep When You Have Chronic Pain
The Relationship Between Joint Pain and Food
COVID-19 Has Delayed My Joint Surgery, but I Still Hurt…
Social Distancing and Joint Pain – A Few Things to Consider
Having Fun this Summer Despite Your Joint Pain
Spring Cleaning With Joint Pain
Gardening With Joint Pain
8 Ways to Stay Active This Winter With Arthritis
Maintaining Joint Health
Swimming: A Great Exercise for Every Age and Fitness Level
Superfoods for Joint Health
Flying and Medical Implants - Etiquette for Going Through Security
6 Ways to Survive the Holidays with Joint Pain
Managing a Loved One’s Postsurgical Care During COVID-19
Flying and Medical Implants - Etiquette for Going Through Security
5 Ways to Improve Sleep When You Have Chronic Pain
5 Ways to Improve Sleep When You Have Chronic Pain
The Relationship Between Joint Pain and Food
The Relationship Between Joint Pain and Food
Social Distancing and Joint Pain – A Few Things to Consider
Social Distancing and Joint Pain – A Few Things to Consider
Having Fun this Summer Despite Your Joint Pain
Having Fun this Summer Despite Your Joint Pain
Spring Cleaning With Joint Pain
Spring Cleaning With Joint Pain
Gardening With Joint Pain
Gardening With Joint Pain
5 Ideas to Keep Your Marriage Strong While Managing Pain
5 Ideas to Keep Your Marriage Strong While Managing Pain
How Tech-Savvy Are You?
How Tech-Savvy Are You?
How Do I Take Care of My New Joint Replacement?
How Do I Take Care of My New Joint Replacement?
Superfoods for Joint Health
Superfoods for Joint Health
Swimming: A Great Exercise for Every Age and Fitness Level
Swimming: A Great Exercise for Every Age and Fitness Level
Maintaining Joint Health
Maintaining Joint Health
Managing a Loved One’s Postsurgical Care During COVID-19
Flying and Medical Implants - Etiquette for Going Through Security
Joint Replacement Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
7 Things to Look for in a Remote Care App
5 Ideas to Keep Your Marriage Strong While Managing Pain
How Tech-Savvy Are You?
How Do I Take Care of My New Joint Replacement?
The Effect of Your Shoes on Your Body
If the Shoe Fits?
Self-Quarantine Before (and After) Your Elective Surgery
7 Things to Look for in a Remote Care App
Technology and the Telehealth Landscape
Nicotine and Surgery
Telehealth and Remote Care - Evolving in the Age of COVID-19
Managing a Loved One’s Postsurgical Care During COVID-19
Preparing for Surgery When You Can’t Have Visitors
5 Ways to Improve Sleep When You Have Chronic Pain
The Relationship Between Joint Pain and Food
COVID-19 Has Delayed My Joint Surgery, but I Still Hurt…
Social Distancing and Joint Pain – A Few Things to Consider
Having Fun this Summer Despite Your Joint Pain
Spring Cleaning With Joint Pain
Gardening With Joint Pain
8 Ways to Stay Active This Winter With Arthritis
5 Ideas to Keep Your Marriage Strong While Managing Pain
6 Ways to Survive the Holidays with Joint Pain
Maintaining Joint Health
How Tech-Savvy Are You?
How Do I Take Care of My New Joint Replacement?
Swimming: A Great Exercise for Every Age and Fitness Level
Superfoods for Joint Health
Flying and Medical Implants - Etiquette for Going Through Security
The Effect of Your Shoes on Your Body
If the Shoe Fits?
Self-Quarantine Before (and After) Your Elective Surgery
7 Things to Look for in a Remote Care App
Technology and the Telehealth Landscape
Nicotine and Surgery
Telehealth and Remote Care - Evolving in the Age of COVID-19
Managing a Loved One’s Postsurgical Care During COVID-19
Preparing for Surgery When You Can’t Have Visitors
5 Ways to Improve Sleep When You Have Chronic Pain
The Relationship Between Joint Pain and Food
COVID-19 Has Delayed My Joint Surgery, but I Still Hurt…
Social Distancing and Joint Pain – A Few Things to Consider
Having Fun this Summer Despite Your Joint Pain
Spring Cleaning With Joint Pain
Gardening With Joint Pain
8 Ways to Stay Active This Winter With Arthritis
5 Ideas to Keep Your Marriage Strong While Managing Pain
6 Ways to Survive the Holidays with Joint Pain
Maintaining Joint Health
How Tech-Savvy Are You?
How Do I Take Care of My New Joint Replacement?
Swimming: A Great Exercise for Every Age and Fitness Level
Superfoods for Joint Health
Flying and Medical Implants - Etiquette for Going Through Security

Financial

Lost Your Job and Insurance Because of COVID-19 but Need Joint Surgery?
What is Insurance Prior Authorization?
Financial Planning for Joint Replacement Surgery
Insurance and Joint Replacement - Your Guide to Getting Started
Financial Planning for Joint Replacement Surgery
Financial Planning for Joint Replacement Surgery
Insurance Related Questions to Ask
Decoding Insurance Coding
Handling Insurance Appeals
Bills, Bills… and More Bills!
Lost Your Job and Insurance Because of COVID-19 but Need Joint Surgery?
Insurance Related Questions to Ask
Decoding Insurance Coding
What is Insurance Prior Authorization?
Handling Insurance Appeals
Bills, Bills… and More Bills!
Financial Planning for Joint Replacement Surgery
Insurance and Joint Replacement - Your Guide to Getting Started
Lost Your Job and Insurance Because of COVID-19 but Need Joint Surgery?
Insurance Related Questions to Ask
Decoding Insurance Coding
What is Insurance Prior Authorization?
Handling Insurance Appeals
Bills, Bills… and More Bills!
Financial Planning for Joint Replacement Surgery
Insurance and Joint Replacement - Your Guide to Getting Started

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