Posted January 06, 2025 in Hammertoes
Hammertoe surgery can help patients limit pain, improve mobility, and get back to feeling like themselves. Recovery doesn’t have to be a scary thing: this blog discusses everything you need to know about hammertoe surgery recovery, including pain, swelling, bruising when you can walk, and what to expect week by week. 4 Min Read: How […]
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Posted December 20, 2024 in Hammertoes
In severe cases, hammertoe surgery is the best option for helping patients regain mobility and improve chronic pain. However, not every patient is ready for surgery despite continued discomfort. This blog discusses which symptoms are severe enough to warrant surgery, what hammertoe surgery can do for patients, as well as hammertoe surgery’s pros and cons. […]
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Posted November 08, 2024 in Hammertoes
This blog discusses different types of minimally invasive hammertoe surgeries, the pros and cons of hammertoe surgery, preventative options, and probable causes of hammertoe. 4 Min Read: How to Treat Hammertoe Most people don’t pay attention to their feet until something goes wrong. A hammertoe is a very common condition, but many people don’t know […]
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Posted July 19, 2024 in Ozempic®, Prepare for Surgery
New research has shown that patients undergoing surgery who are also using weight loss shots like Ozempic® are at a greater risk for aspiration. This blog aims to share this research, educate readers on how GLP-1 RAs can affect the body, and provide guidelines for preparing for surgery while taking these medications. 4 Min Read: […]
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Posted July 15, 2024 in Bunion Surgery, Bunion Surgery Recovery
Bunion surgery is crucial for patients with moderate to severe bunions, but it doesn’t have to throw a wrench in your schedule. This blog discusses how long patients can expect limited mobility during their bunion recovery and provides a brief timeline of expected recovery milestones. 4 Min Read: Don’t Stress–Plan Your Recovery Ahead of Time […]
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Posted June 13, 2024 in Bunion Surgery
After bunion surgery, you might think your work to correct the issue is done–but the recovery process is just the next step to healing. This blog discusses what the patient needs to know about caring for their foot post-bunion surgery, including how long they must wear their surgical boot and how to transition to normal–then […]
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Posted June 11, 2024 in Bunion Pain
This blog discusses the benefits of choosing a foot specialist, or a podiatrist, over other branches of medicine for your bunion care, what to expect from a consultation for bunion surgery, and how Chelsea Foot & Ankle offers exceptional care to their patients. 4 Min Read: Do I Have to See a Podiatrist for My […]
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Posted May 03, 2024 in Bunion Pain
This blog discusses the early signs of bunions, what to do when bunions are forming, and why early intervention–surgical or non-surgical–is crucial. 4 Min Read: Can You Put Off Bunion Surgery? No one wants to endure foot pain, so if that’s what you have, decisions need to be made. No one wants surgery, but if […]
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Posted April 30, 2024 in Uncategorized
This blog discusses the benefits of third-party-free providers, how the team at Chelsea Foot & Ankle advocates for our patients by providing competitive pricing and negotiation with insurance companies, and how we can help determine accurate cost estimates for bunion surgery and other popular podiatric treatments. 5 Min Read: How Does Insurance Affect Bunion Surgery […]
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Posted April 18, 2024 in Bunion Pain
This blog discusses the basics of bunions: what they are, how they’re formed, and how to tell if foot pain is from bunions. 3 Min Read: How to Tell If You Have a Bunion People take walking around comfortably for granted until it’s gone. If you walk a lot, as many New Yorkers do, you’re […]
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