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Frequently Asked Questions – Bunions

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team
Frequently Asked Questions – Bunions

When you hear “bunion,” you may automatically think of your grandmother, or another elderly figure in your life. The truth is, though, that bunions know no age and can affect anyone. Bunions are bony bumps that develop at the joint of the big toe. Continued pressure...

Achilles Tendon Injuries are Worse Than You Think

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team
Achilles Tendon Injuries are Worse Than You Think

Achilles tendon Injuries Are Worse than You Think. In anatomy, your Achilles tendon is the stretchy band that connects your calf muscle to the back of your ankle, the Greek legends’ mythical weak spot. Just like the war hero, Achilles, our Achilles tendon is something...

What To Do About Plantar Fasciitis

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team
What To Do About Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar Fasciits  We all lead busy lives and foot pain is no joke and can make a tough day even tougher. If you wake up, step out of bed, and you are greeted with a stabbing pain in your heel that gets milder over the day as you begin to use your foot,...