Media Advisory: AOFA
Media Advisory: AOFAS Annual Summer Meeting Features Innovations in Foot and Ankle Surgery and More
July 06, 2010 11:37 ET | AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - July 6, 2010) -  The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) will hold its annual summer meeting July 7-10 in National Harbor, Maryland. The program...
Orthopaedic Surgeons
Orthopaedic Surgeons Warn Against Summer Inspired "Foot Facelifts"
June 23, 2010 13:12 ET | AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - June 23, 2010) -  Summer is here and so is sandal season. If a toe tuck, toe shortening surgery, or a foot facelift (to change the appearance of your feet) sound...
Study Finds Use of A
Study Finds Use of Ankle Brace Helps Prevent Ankle Injuries in Female Athletes
May 04, 2010 12:04 ET | AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - May 4, 2010) -  Sports injuries among high school athletes is estimated at a staggering 2 million each year with 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations,...
Heading South for Sp
Heading South for Spring Break? Get Your Feet in Shape Before You Leave
March 03, 2010 18:17 ET | AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - March 3, 2010) -  If you're among the thousands of vacationers who will soon be trading snow boots for sandals and heading south for spring break, you'll want to make...
Whether You're an Ol
Whether You're an Olympic Athlete or Weekend Runner, a Make or Break Performance May Come Down to Your Feet
February 11, 2010 11:12 ET | AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - February 11, 2010) - As the world's athletes prepare to compete in Vancouver this month, one thing they may have in common is they all know the importance of a proper...
Does Your New Year's
Does Your New Year's Resolution Include an Exercise Plan?
December 28, 2009 18:34 ET | AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - December 28, 2009) - Are you one of the millions of Americans who will resolve to exercise more in the New Year? If so, take advice from the American Orthopaedic Foot...
'Tis the Season for
'Tis the Season for Plantar Fasciitis
December 21, 2009 18:53 ET | AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - December 21, 2009) - Holiday shopping and holiday feasting may make you a prime candidate for a case of plantar fasciitis. Prolonged walking or standing and an increase...
Study Finds:  Return
Study Finds: Return to Light Recreational Activity Possible for Patients Undergoing Ankle Replacement Surgery
October 30, 2009 11:35 ET | AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - October 30, 2009) - Total ankle arthroplasty (ankle replacement) significantly improves quality of life making a return to light recreational activity and non-impact...
Orthopaedic Foot and
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons Identify Diligent Foot Maintenance as Key to Prevention of Foot Amputations in Diabetics
October 20, 2009 11:00 ET | AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - October 20, 2009) - While "One Foot, Two Foot, Red Foot, Blue Foot" may be the opening line of a humorous children's book by Dr. Seuss, foot complications are no laughing...
Charles L. Saltzman,
Charles L. Saltzman, MD Installed as President of American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
August 05, 2009 14:17 ET | AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - August 5, 2009) - Charles L. Saltzman, MD, was installed as President of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) at the Society's 25th Annual Summer...