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Lifestyle
Does My Bunion Need Surgery?
Hallux valgus (or “bunion”) deformities are extremely common. They usually develop over long periods of time, exacerbated by certain shoes (narrow toe boxes, heels) or related foot deformities (such as flatfoot). However, they can also show up in younger individuals, even adolescents, who have a family history of bunions. While many people don’t like the look of their bunions, most bunions do not cause people pain. The best way to avoid pain (and surgery) is to avoid the kinds of shoes that cause pain! Usually this means wearing wide toe box shoes. However, for some patients, this is not eno…
Lifestyle
Suffering From A Rotator Cuff Tear? HSS Talks Next Steps
As the most flexible joint in the human body, the shoulder has a wide range of motion and is more prone to injury than other joints. One very common shoulder problem is a torn rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the joint, and a tear can result from an injury such as a fall or heavy lifting. Many times though, the tear occurs slowly, resulting from normal wear and tear and repetitive activities over many years. As we age, we’re more susceptible to rotator cuff damage. In fact, many older adults probably have a small tear without significant sympto…