Bunions can be a real pain to deal with on your own. The symptoms of a bunion can be very disabling, making it difficult to walk or get from one place to another. The good news is that some treatment options can help you repair your bunion. With the right approach, your bunion problem can…
It is usually normal for your knee to feel numb and tingly after ACL surgery. This is because some small nerves are cut during the surgical procedure. Don’t worry, we’re not talking about the really important nerves that allow you to bend and straighten your knee, but the nerves that allow you to feel things…
LSU Ortho Student Research Fellowship This opportunity allows highly motivated students interested in orthopedics to be integrated into our academic orthopedics department for a year. You will be in constant conversation with faculty, residents, and department researchers as you learn the basics of research design, methodology, data analysis, and how to navigate the process…
This morning started early after a long day yesterday. The burning sensation disappeared. I’m pretty sure it was something in the bath oil that caused me to have a bad reaction. I drove to Yosemite (it’s an hour away) via the one-way bridge that cars cross in both directions. I got into the Yosemite gate…
Most of us know from experience that tossing and turning at night means you’ll feel bad the next day. And many of us understand that there are long-term health consequences when we get too little sleep. But recently I discovered something new from a fascinating study into sleep and its effect on how quickly women’s…
