Brandt R Gibson, DPM
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Should I Use A Cast, A Boot, A Splint or A Brace For My Injury?
After fracturing my foot, patients and family members asked me how it was being treated. Was surgery required? Did you need it casted? What is the best way to treat this type of fracture? As I thought of these issues, I felt it was necessary to explain the differences of the various available treatments and when one is better than another. I, however, placed my broken foot in a walking boot... (posted by Brandt R 1 year 158 days ago.)
After fracturing my foot, patients and family members asked me how it was being treated. Was surgery required? Did you need it casted? What is the best way to treat this type of fracture? As I thought of these issues, I felt it was necessary to explain the differences of the various available treatments and when one is better than another. I, however, placed my broken foot in a walking boot... (posted by Brandt R 1 year 158 days ago.)
Confessions Of A Doctor With A Broken Foot...
I have always loved soccer. For 3 years now during the summer, I have been playing soccer in a highland Co-ed Adult league. The league is to allow people to learn the game of soccer and enjoy some fun. One Saturday in early August, I was playing in this league and everything started. While playing defense (which I usually do), I take it personally when a goal is scored. I had been beat 3 times by this... (posted by Brandt R 1 year 159 days ago.)
I have always loved soccer. For 3 years now during the summer, I have been playing soccer in a highland Co-ed Adult league. The league is to allow people to learn the game of soccer and enjoy some fun. One Saturday in early August, I was playing in this league and everything started. While playing defense (which I usually do), I take it personally when a goal is scored. I had been beat 3 times by this... (posted by Brandt R 1 year 159 days ago.)
Does "Light Therapy" Help Neuropathy Pain?
Peripheral neuropathy or malfunctioning nerves in the feet or hands are becoming more and more common. Often they are related to systemic diseases such as diabetes, but may be present even without diabetic related conditions. This nerve condition can present as numbness or tingling, but often can present as significant pain. For this reason, there continues to be multiple "medication" treatments to treat the... (posted by Brandt R 2 years 103 days ago.)
Peripheral neuropathy or malfunctioning nerves in the feet or hands are becoming more and more common. Often they are related to systemic diseases such as diabetes, but may be present even without diabetic related conditions. This nerve condition can present as numbness or tingling, but often can present as significant pain. For this reason, there continues to be multiple "medication" treatments to treat the... (posted by Brandt R 2 years 103 days ago.)
Do I Have Neuropathy In My Feet?
On a regular basis, I have patients come into my office concerned about abnormal feelings to their feet. Many of them are found to have neuropathy (or peripheral neuropathy). Neuropathy is the poor functioning of nerves and can lead to significant abnormalities in the feet and legs. Do you have neuropathy? Some simple questions are: - Are your feet numb or do your feet feel dead? - When you injure your feet, do you feel... (posted by Brandt R 2 years 125 days ago.)
On a regular basis, I have patients come into my office concerned about abnormal feelings to their feet. Many of them are found to have neuropathy (or peripheral neuropathy). Neuropathy is the poor functioning of nerves and can lead to significant abnormalities in the feet and legs. Do you have neuropathy? Some simple questions are: - Are your feet numb or do your feet feel dead? - When you injure your feet, do you feel... (posted by Brandt R 2 years 125 days ago.)
Down Syndrome and The Foot
Some of the friendliest people I know have a special condition called Trisomy 21 or Down syndrome. In these individuals many skin, bony, muscle and joint conditions exist due to abnormal collagen development. One of the types of collagen (Type VI) is encoded by a gene on chromosome 21. The resulting effect is increased joint laxity or looseness of the ligaments that attach bone to bone or tendons that attach muscles to bone... (posted by Brandt R 2 years 132 days ago.)
Some of the friendliest people I know have a special condition called Trisomy 21 or Down syndrome. In these individuals many skin, bony, muscle and joint conditions exist due to abnormal collagen development. One of the types of collagen (Type VI) is encoded by a gene on chromosome 21. The resulting effect is increased joint laxity or looseness of the ligaments that attach bone to bone or tendons that attach muscles to bone... (posted by Brandt R 2 years 132 days ago.)
Your Babies Little Feet
Two weeks ago, my wife and I had baby number 10 born into our home. A child always brings with it excitement, a great amount of joy, less sleep and new stresses. Most babies are cute and fun to hold. Most bring a different feeling into a home. But they also bring a greater responsibility and some worries. One concern that often comes to a new mom is the question: "Are there 10 fingers and toes?" To alleviate this worry, I have... (posted by Brandt R 2 years 177 days ago.)
Two weeks ago, my wife and I had baby number 10 born into our home. A child always brings with it excitement, a great amount of joy, less sleep and new stresses. Most babies are cute and fun to hold. Most bring a different feeling into a home. But they also bring a greater responsibility and some worries. One concern that often comes to a new mom is the question: "Are there 10 fingers and toes?" To alleviate this worry, I have... (posted by Brandt R 2 years 177 days ago.)
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