Foot and Ankle Posts

Most cases of Achilles tendonitis can be treated with at-home remedies under your physician’s supervision.

by OrthoVirginia Team

Stress fractures are extremely common in feet and ankles. Follow these tips to help prevent them.

by Eli Reece

Information about acute and chronic foot and ankle injuries from Dr. John D. Duerden.

by John D. Duerden, MD

Kris Paley, durable medical equipment equipment services manager, explains how to use knee braces, slings and boots properly and gives tips for first-time users.

by Kris Paley

Physical therapist Amanda Garnett gives foot and ankle exercises to help the mobility, stability and strength of athletes.

by OrthoVirginia Team

Dr. Paul Switaj explains Haglund’s syndrome and the minimally-invasive treatment for it, endoscopic calcaneoplasty.

by Paul J. Switaj, MD

Dr. Paul Switaj explains how to do a minimally invasive surgery to fix a ruptured Achilles tendon.

by Paul J. Switaj, MD

What is posterior impingement? Posterior ankle impingement syndrome causes pain in the back of ankle. It typically occurs in a… Read More

by Paul J. Switaj, MD

Running is a great form of exercise and is used by many to keep in shape. Unfortunately, nearly half of those… Read More

by Jessalynn Adam, MD, FAAPMR, CAQSM

Bunions are a bump on the inner edge of your foot, where your big toe connects to the rest of… Read More

by David Macias, MD