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Meet Our Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon — Kathren McCarty, DPM
We are so excited to introduce the newest addition to our practice, Dr. McCarty — Board Certified Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon.
Orthopedic Surgery: Pre & Post-Op Expectations for Different Joint Replacements
Whether it's a hip, knee, ankle, or shoulder replacement, the recovery process may be different for each surgery. here's our pre- & post-op guide for a variety of joint replacement surgeries
Is My Ankle Sprained or Broken?
It can be difficult to differentiate between a sprain and a break because a really bad sprain can look very similar to a broken ankle. So, let’s discuss the difference between the two!
What is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon?
An Orthopaedic Surgeon has completed 13-14 years of formal education including an undergraduate degree, medical degree, residency training, and possibly an extra year in fellowship specialization year. Furthermore, after finishing residency training, THE BOARD CERTIFICATION PROCESS BEGINS. This is a rigorous process which takes a minimum of two years to complete.
What Are Bunions?
We asked Dr. Shumaila Sarfani to explain hallux valgus, also known as a bunion.