Wound Healing Awareness Month (WHAM!) and Diabetic Foot Ulcerations Written by: Lauren Schuermann Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS Wham! — the English pop duo with famous songs such as “Wake me up before you go, go?” No, WHAM! is...
Can You Walk with a Fractured Kneecap? (Patellar Fracture) Written by: Jacob Tiell What Is a Patella Fracture? A patella fracture is what many people know as a broken knee cap. This injury is relatively common and usually caused by a direct blow (i.e., a motor vehicle...
Reasons Your Hands Hurt at Night Written by: Erin Pellot OMS-II Why Do My Hands Hurt at Night? Have you ever awakened to stiff or tingling hands in the middle of the night and wondered what brought on the uncomfortable sensation? Although there are many possible...
Can Bad Shoes Cause Knee Pain? Written by: Matias Malkamaki Medically reviewed by: Dr. Nicholas A. Cheney, DO, FAOAO Joint pain is a common problem for people, especially as they grow older. While many factors play into the development of knee, ankle, and foot pain,...
Avascular Necrosis of the Shoulder Written by: Lauren Schuermann Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS What Exactly Is Avascular Necrosis of the Shoulder? A lack of blood flow to a region causes severe damage to the tissues around it....
