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Ankle Fusion or Ankle Replacement?
April 14, 2022 11:39 ET | American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)
Rosemont, Ill., April 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When the swelling, stiffness, and pain of ankle arthritis make it hard to walk or even stand, it may be time to consider ankle fusion or ankle...
AOFAS Awards Six Gra
AOFAS Awards Six Grants to Fund Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Research
March 31, 2022 10:33 ET | American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)
Rosemont, Ill., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) awarded its annual research grants to six promising foot and ankle research projects....
Is My Ankle Sprained or Broken?
Is My Ankle Sprained or Broken?
December 30, 2021 16:15 ET | American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)
Rosemont, Dec. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 1 million people visit emergency rooms each year with ankle injuries, unsure if they sustained an ankle sprain or a more significant fracture....
The Long-Term Impact of Ankle Sprains in Youth Sports
The Long-Term Impact of Ankle Sprains in Youth Sports
December 16, 2021 17:25 ET | American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)
Rosemont, Ill., Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the results of a recent study published in Foot & Ankle International (FAI), the official journal of the American Orthopaedic Foot...
Cosmetic Foot and Ankle Surgery
The Risks of Cosmetic Foot and Ankle Surgery
December 01, 2021 17:09 ET | American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)
Rosemont, Ill., Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foot and ankle surgery can have many benefits, including relieving pain and improving the way you walk, but when the goal is solely to change the...
AOFAS Annual Meeting 2021
AOFAS Hosts Hybrid-Style Annual Meeting
September 30, 2021 13:05 ET | American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)
Rosemont, Ill., Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almost 640 foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons and advanced health practitioners along with 750 industry exhibitors attended the Annual Meeting of...
Christopher W. DiGiovanni, MD, Installed as AOFAS® President
September 24, 2021 15:46 ET | American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)
Rosemont, Ill., Sept. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon, Christopher W. DiGiovanni, MD, has been named president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society®...
Ankle Sprains While Running: Symptoms and Treatment
August 19, 2021 14:41 ET | American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)
Rosemont, Ill., Aug. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An ankle sprain is a very common injury; more than 25,000 people sprain their ankle each day. You can sprain your ankle playing sports or walking on...
The Impact of Achilles Tendon Ruptures on Professional Athletes’ Careers
July 13, 2021 14:40 ET | American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)
Rosemont, Ill., July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the results of a recent study published in Foot & Ankle International (FAI), professional athletes who experienced Achilles tendon...
I Have Ankle Arthritis – Now What? Rosemont, Ill., May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- May is National Arthritis Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to a disease that affects one in four adults in the United States. Arthritis can...