David Beck MD

08/15/2025

What to know about anterior ankle impingement.

Anterior ankle impingement occurs when the soft tissue around the ankle becomes caught between the shin bone and the front of the ankle. It may also occur due to bone spurs, which are an early sign of osteoarthritis.

08/11/2025

Hallux Rigidus with an Increased or Equal First Metatarsal Length after a Cheilectomy and First Metatarsal Shortening Osteotomy (FMSO) Using a Small Shortening Scarf: A Retrospective 7-year Clinical and Gait Analysis Follow-up.

To evaluate the long-term outcomes of a combined surgical approach using cheilectomy and shortening SCARF osteotomy for moderate hallux rigidus (Coughlin grades 2-3) in active patients with a first metatarsal index equal to or longer than the second metatarsal.

08/08/2025

Why a Lisfranc Injury Needs Months to Heal.

A Lisfranc injury involves the midfoot and may mean a pulled or torn ligament, fracture, or joint dislocation. These injuries can be mild or the result of severe trauma. Any Lisfranc injury, mild or severe, can lead to long-term complications like chronic pain, osteoarthritis, and foot deformities.

08/01/2025

12 Causes of Big Toe Joint Pain.

Pain in your big toe joint can be due to a sudden injury like the sports-related "turf toe."1 Chronic health conditions like arthritis, bursitis, bunions, gout, and lesser-known conditions like sesamoiditis can also cause pain, joint stiffness, swelling, and a grinding sensation.

07/25/2025

10 Causes of Bottom-of-Foot Pain and Their Treatment.

Pain on the bottom of your foot can be due to your activities, such as jobs that keep you on your feet or sports like running.1 The structure of your foot or the shoes you wear also can contribute to symptoms of shooting or aching pain. Conditions like plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the sole....

07/18/2025

Foot Anatomy and Causes of Pain.

The foot is a complex structure made up of 28 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles, over 100 tendons and ligaments, and thousands of nerve endings. These work together to allow you to walk, run, maintain balance, absorb impact, and bear upper body weight

07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day!

01/01/2025

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year! #2025

12/23/2024

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!