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The Hidden Danger of “Walking Off” an Ankle Sprain

You step off a curb in downtown Savannah or pivot awkwardly during a weekend tennis match in Pooler, and your ankle completely rolls outward. You hear a soft pop, feel a rush of pain, and briefly sit on the ground. But after ten minutes, the sharp pain fades to a dull ache. You stand up, limp to your car, and assume you can simply “walk it off” with some ice and rest.

Woman wearing a medical boot

Everything You Need to Know About Medical Boots & Braces

Your doctor hands you a prescription, but it’s not for a pill. It’s for a “boot” or “brace” with a confusing name and a medical code, like “L4360” or “L1906.”

Below, Atlantic Foot & Ankle has put together a simple guide to the devices we prescribe. Read on to learn more about what they do (and why they might be right for you!).

“Why Does it Feel Like There’s a Rock in My Shoe?”

“Why Does it Feel Like There’s a Rock in My Shoe?”

It’s a persistent sensation, as if a pebble, a bunched-up sock, or a marble is under the ball of your foot. You stop, take your shoe off, shake it out, and find…nothing. That sensation is often caused by Morton’s neuroma, a common and treatable condition. Read on to learn more about the issue and how Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists can help you step past it!

Could Stem Cell Therapy Be the Answer to Your Foot Pain?

Could Stem Cell Therapy Be the Answer to Your Foot Pain?

or years, the path for treating chronic joint pain, severe tendon injuries, or arthritis has often led to one place: major surgery. What if, instead of replacing a joint, we could encourage the body to heal itself? At Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists, we are at the forefront of offering these advanced biologic treatments, including stem cell therapy.

Arthritis in Your Feet & Ankles? OA, RA, & Modern Relief

Arthritis in Your Feet & Ankles? OA, RA, & Modern Relief

Arthritis in Your Feet & Ankles? OA, RA, & Modern Relief It’s just a fact of life. You need to accept it and move on. That’s the kind of thing that people with arthritis hear all the time. Unfortunately, just “accepting” chronic pain, stiffness, and swelling isn’t easy. Arthritis inflicts both joint inflammation and degeneration,…

Ingrown Toenail Pain? Onyfix Offers a Painless, Non-Surgical Fix!

Ingrown Toenail Pain? Onyfix Offers a Painless, Non-Surgical Fix!

Ingrown Toenail Pain? Onyfix Offers a Painless, Non-Surgical Fix! Ugh. That painful, red, swollen corner of your toe – an ingrown toenail has struck again. Many people dread the thought of traditional treatments involving needles or removing part of the nail. But what if there was a way to fix the problem without surgery or…

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