Update Your Footwear
One essential aspect of your orthopedic health is proper footwear and how it can impact your orthopedic health. In this blog, we'll explore when and why you should consider updating your shoes. Why Footwear Matters [...]
Dehisced Wounds
Dehisced wounds are a serious medical complication that can occur after a surgical procedure or traumatic injury. A wound dehiscence occurs when the edges of a surgical incision or wound separate, exposing the underlying tissues [...]
Wound Care Services at HROSM
Everyone faces wounds every now and then. A scraped knee, infected spider bite, burns and ulcers are all considered wounds. Most wounds are minor and can be treated at home. However, if you are suffering [...]
Post-surgical Wounds and Healing
Surgery is necessary in some circumstances for repairing broken bones, removing ulcers, replacing joints and more. However, patients who fail to properly care for their post-surgical wounds can find themselves back in the doctor's office [...]
Top Wound Care Tips from our Foot and Ankle Specialists
There are many reasons why you may be suffering from foot and ankle wounds. There are several dermatologic foot and ankle disorders that can lead to open wounds or infections, including warts, ingrown toenails, athlete’s [...]
When Is It Time To Change Your Shoes?
Just as a house will fall if it does not have a good foundation, your overall health will suffer if your feet and ankles are not strong and healthy. Every part of your body is [...]
Part 2: Diabetic Foot: Why Regular Assessments and Podiatric Treatment Are Necessary
In our latest blog, we defined the syndrome of diabetic foot and provided some tips for managing it at home. Now we will review the necessary orthopedic examination techniques and treatment protocols for this condition. [...]
Wound Care Treatment
Every year, three to five million Americans suffer from chronic wounds caused by diabetes, spider or insect bites, burns, arterial ulcers, venous ulcers, post-operative infections, problems with your immune system, poor circulation and other conditions. [...]
My Feet are Killing Me: Q&A with Dr. McConnell
Dr. Brendan McConnell is a board certified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellow, and has been practicing foot and ankle surgery & podiatric medicine on the Virginia Peninsula since 1987. Dr. McConnell has [...]
