With the new tax bill that just passed many people are wondering how their HSA (health savings account) and FSA (flexible spending account) will be affected. The good news is that neither of these were affected by the new tax bill. The more important question for now...
Arthritis of the Big Toe from just playing a role in a movie? Arthritis of the big toe joint can be painful and last for a long time. But can you get arthritis of the big toe simply by purposely limping around for a movie role? Surprisingly, this is something that...
The joint capsule is the protective covering around the joint. It contains the ligaments that hold the joint together. Capsulitis is when the protective covering around the joint gets inflamed. The capsular ligaments that surround the joint help keep the two bones of...
Stress fractures can present with many different types of pain. Most commonly the pain occurs when you are walking. After a long day on your feet, you may feel a burning when you sit down as well. They usually come from what seems out of nowhere and do not always...
I have patients walk into my office all of the time and say, “I’m afraid I have a blood clot.” Blood clots can be scary and life threatening, but if caught early they are very treatable. I never fault a patient for coming in thinking this, even if it...