Joel D. Stewart, MD One of the most commonly seen issues with the feet are bunions. Even if you aren’t a physician, you probably can recognize a bunion when you see one. The main characteristics of a bunion are 1)
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Join us in congratulating Orthopaedic and Spine Center's Top Docs for 2020! These physicians were chosen by their physician peers in a survey conducted by Coastal Virginia Magazine. Meet the OSC Physicians Chosen as Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Docs 2020
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Joel D. Stewart, MD The big toe joint {metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint at the base of the big toe} can be sprained by jamming or by repetitively springing, pushing off or jumping during sports. It can also be sprained through accidentally
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Joel D. Stewart, MD In my last article, I discussed the educational and training differences between a fellowship trained orthopedic foot and ankle specialist and a podiatrist. Both are specialists who diagnose and treat injury to and conditions of
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Joel D. Stewart, MD As a surgeon, I am often asked by patients to talk about my training and surgical expertise so they can fully understand my qualifications to treat them conservatively or surgically. Specifically, as a Foot and
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Joel D. Stewart, MD You and your orthopaedic surgeon have made the decision that TAA (total ankle arthroplasty) is the right treatment decision for you. Curious about what is going to happen at the hospital and in the operating
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Joel D. Stewart, MD Recovery from an ankle replacement surgery is lengthy and occurs in three phases. Here’s what you can expect in Phase I as you recuperate: Phase I For the first 4-6 weeks, at home recovery consists
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Joel D. Stewart, MD Now that you’ve decided a Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA) is the right treatment option for your ankle pain and disability, here is a planning guide to assist you with preparations up to the date of
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Joel D. Stewart, MD Ankle Replacement surgery has been around for decades, but until recently, it had a very unpredictable success rate. Advancements in the implant materials (prostheses), different design rationales and surgical techniques have now made ankle replacement
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Joel D. Stewart, MD As a busy foot and ankle specialist, I often see patients complaining of heel pain. Here, I’ll discuss the two most common reasons for heel pain and how they are treated. Plantar Fasciitis – The way
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