Colorado Springs Orthopedic News

Category: Foot & Ankle

Ankle replacement

Ankle Replacement

Ankles are hard at work supporting your weight and making it possible for your to use your feet. Standing, walking, running, jumping, and even sitting up in a chair all rely on your ankles to

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Talus Fracture

Talus Fracture

There can be many different broken bones in your foot, but a talus fracture is a broken bone in your lower ankle. A talus fracture is a high-impact injury and can be very severe. It can

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John Shank, MD

John Shank, MD

Learn More Testimonials Mara V Read More Doctor Shank, is a great orthopedic surgeon. He knows his stuff. I have been coming to him for awhile now like 10 years. I have CMT and he

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Pilon Fracture

Pilon Fracture Of The Ankle

Anyone can get a pilon fracture of the ankle. Pilon fractures can have significant effects on a patient’s life and should therefore be seen as potentially disabling injuries. These injuries were first described more than

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Lisfranc

Lisfranc

A Lisfranc injury isn’t life-threatening, but it is still very serious because the Lisfranc joint is important to your ability to walk, run or move. Breaking any of the bones in it, or injuring any

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Achilles Tendon

Achilles Tendon Treatment Options

Achilles tendon pain treatments offer effective relief for tendonitis and Achilles tears. Although Achilles injuries are often the result of repetitive sports movements, daily activities can also lead to a tendon injury.

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Achilles Tendon

Tips to heal Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles injuries can happen to anyone. You don’t have to be executing high-performance sports movements to experience pain. Repetitive motions from daily activity can lead to Achilles pain, strain or tears, including Achilles tendonitis. As

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