I had been thinking about a satellite office for a while and had noticed a lot of patients from the Beulah / Frankfort area coming to Traverse City for their healthcare. The Beulah and surrounding area of Benzie county is largely underserved for orthopedic care. We...
Winter brings snow and ice to our daily commutes and busy lifestyles. Icy conditions may cause falls, sprains, and fractures of your foot and ankle. Busy holiday schedules with hazardous sidewalks and trails may inevitably lead to a serious injury. Falls on snow and...
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the wear and loss of cartilage in a joint. Cartilage is the protective smooth layer at the end of bones that allows smooth pain free motion at that joint. Once our cartilage begins to “wear out”, movement and activities become...
What is 2nd toe joint instability? Ligaments that surround the 2nd toe joint form a capsule with fluid inside the capsule. Instability occurs when one of the ligaments surrounding the joint become “inflamed” or torn. Instability may also be referred to as...
Schedule Appointment What is a custom orthotic and what kind of conditions does it treat? Custom orthotics are medical devices prescribed by a foot and ankle surgeon. These are different from shoe inserts and arch supports that you may purchase online or over the...
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