Physician Written Articles:
Foot & Ankle Topics

Articles written by POA doctors and physician assistants regarding orthopedic injuries of feet and ankles.

Bunions
By Glenn Gabisan, MD
A bunion is a prominence at the inner aspect of the big toe or hallux. Bunions are a common cause of foot pain especially in closed shoes...

Turf Toe
By Glenn Gabisan, MD
Turf toe injuries have become increasingly frequent in football. This is partly because of the popularity of more flexible shoes that allow increased toe motion. Turf toe injuries are caused by hyperextension of the great toe..

Heel Pain
By Harry A. Bade III, MD
One of the more disabling injuries that athletes have always encountered is heel pain. Heel pain is commonly secondary to a stretch injury to a band of thick fibrous tissue located at the instep of the foot. This band of tissue, called the plantar fascia...

High Ankle Sprain
By Glenn Gabisan, MD
A high ankle sprain involves tearing the ligaments connecting the tibia and fibula bones of the ankle. These ligaments are called the syndesmotic ligaments. A high ankle sprain occurs when the foot is twisted outward. This often happens when a football player is tackled from behind as the athletes foot is planted on the ground and is turning towards the opposite side.

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