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August 02, 2012
Category: people and blogs

Paula Radcliffe, the world record holder in the women’s marathon, withdrew from the Olympics today. Radcliffe, has competed in four Olympics, but has never won a medal. She experienced a flare of degenerative arthritis in her foot about 3 weeks ago and just can’t push off normally. She was quoted to say that her joint was “degenerative and badly damaged’, but does not expect that this will end her career.

Radcliffe failed to finish the 2004 Athens Olympics marathon and was 23rd in Beijing four years later after deciding to race while still recovering from a stress fracture in her thigh. She finished fourth in the 10,000 meters in Sydney in 2000 and was fifth in the 5,000 in Atlanta.

She is a three-time winner of the London Marathon, and had hoped for one more big victory.

Sadly, this is probably the end of her Olympic hopes. At 38, it is doubtful she will return to top form in 2016 at the age of 42. Doubtful, but not impossible!

Degenerative arthritis of your foot can be treated with anti-inflammatories, injections, functional foot orthotics, physical therapy, and surgery. If you suffer from arthritis in your foot, there are many treatments available. Contact Us to make an appointment to discuss your symptoms and options for treatment. 

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May 01, 2012
Category: people and blogs


 

Hammertoes are one of the most common toe conditions, usually stemming from muscle imbalance in which the joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth toe are bent into a contracted, claw-like position. In the early stages, hammertoes are flexible and can be corrected with simple conservative measures, but if left untreated, they can become fixed and require surgery.
The most common cause of hammertoes is causes by balance issues. Tight-fitting and high-heeled shoes often aggravate the condition, crowding your toes forward. A hammertoe can also be the result of injury in which you break or jam the toe, or from conditions like arthritis or stroke that affect nerves and muscles. In some cases, hammertoes may even be inherited.
Because of their clenched, claw-like appearance, hammertoes will generally be visibly present. Other signs and symptoms include:

  • Difficult or painful motion of a toe joint                         
  • Redness or swelling at a toe joint
  • Development of calluses and corns
  • Open sores in severe cases

At Foot and Ankle Specialists of Utah we recommend the following for preventing and treating your hammertoe:

  • Wear comfortable, proper-fitting shoes that provide support and allow enough room for your toes
  • Avoid high-heeled or narrow-toed shoes
  • Stretch your toe muscles to relieve pressure and pain
  • Apply splints, cushions or pads to relieve pressure

Generally, a modification of footwear will reduce the symptoms associated with hammertoe. Other non-surgical treatment includes padding to shield corns and calluses and orthotic devices that are placed in the shoe to help control muscle imbalance. Dr. Perlstein can help you determine the best treatment for your symptoms. Severe cases that don't respond to conservative measures may require surgery to restore your toe's flexibility and eliminate the pressure.
Hammertoes are progressive - they don't go away by themselves and the condition usually gets worse over time.

Once we have evaluated your hammertoe, a treatment plan can be developed that is suited to your needs.




 

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