When you experience hip pain and tenderness, simple tasks like walking or standing can become more difficult. While there are many causes of hip pain, one common culprit is bursitis (a condition that can also affect the shoulder, elbow, foot … Continued
As an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in conditions of the foot and ankle, I see many patients with heel and foot pain caused by plantar fasciitis. This condition is inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a long, thick band … Continued
February is American Heart Month, and for matters of heart health, we encourage people to think about safely increasing cardiovascular activities such as walking, jogging or running. To keep your knees healthy as you work to improve and … Continued
Many people talk about getting more active as the new year begins, and as orthopedic physicians, we love to see enthusiasm for health and fitness any time of year. If you’re feeling motivated to exercise more, be mindful of protecting … Continued
Lower back pain is a very common complaint, and as an orthopedic spine surgeon, many patients come to me for answers about the cause of their back pain and how to alleviate it. Two conditions I often see accompanied by … Continued
As a nurse practitioner, Katie Macdonald, APRN, works alongside Dr. Timothy Badwey and Dr. James Halloran to treat orthopedic conditions of the foot, ankle and knee, including sports-related injuries. Katie also runs her own clinic at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics, where she sees new patients and performs re-checks and post-operative evaluations … Continued
Having joined Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics in 2007, Ken Kinnan, PA-C, is a long-time member of our patient care team. Ken has worked alongside many of our surgeons and physicians over the years, and today he works primarily with patients needing total … Continued
Lateral epicondylitis, which is more commonly known as tennis elbow, is a condition that causes pain and tenderness near the bony knob on the outside of the elbow, where forearm tendons attach muscle to bone. The condition occurs when repetitive … Continued
A recreational soccer player suddenly changes direction to chase down a pass when she feels a pop and a sharp pain in the back of her ankle. She has trouble walking off the field. Later, a physical examination and MRI … Continued
Recently it was announced that Brewers pitcher, Brent Suter, suffered an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear and will likely be off the playing field for at least a year. To fix his torn UCL – a tendon tear in the … Continued
