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Some of us have had the misfortune of aging. One of the worst things behind the agin process is the wear and tear that the body goes through. Due to the constant motion they go through, joints suffer that wear and tear seemingly more than anything else, and cold weather can really effect that. So lets dive into what cold weather does to the joints and things we can do to prevent further issues. Why does cold weather mess with our joints? Firstly, our joints have a fluid that

Dr. Andronica Handie, DPM, answers common questions on hammertoes, from help for hammertoes without surgery, running with toe spacers, and swelling after surgery. 1. What’s the best way to help hammertoes without surgery? Hammertoes can’t be cured without surgery. But many people use toe spacers, taping, low-heeled shoes, foot exercises, and foot massage to help manage the pressure and pain. What else do you recommend?  Dr. Handie: For many people with hammertoes, I suggest u

Dr. Andronica Handie, DPM, answers common questions about the best pinkie toe (tailor’s bunion) splints, arch supports for bunions, and how to help correct bunions before resorting to surgery. 1. What is the best bunion splint for pinky toe (tailors) bunion?   Dr. Handie: For most pinky toe bunions, we use #67060 from Ali Med. Ali Med (AliMed.com) provides both splints and pads to try before surgery. Wide shoes are essential to reduce pressure at the sites.     Also, many peo

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