Metatarsal Fractures

In the US, there are approximately 206,000 metatarsal (toe) fractures every year! 5th metatarsal fractures represent 68% if all metatarsal fractures.

For the Jones Fracture, a common type of 5th metatarsal fracture, the non-union* rate may be as high as 28%! (*Non-union means the fracture doesn't heal)

There are many fractures that lead to 5th metatarsal non-unions:

• Lack of blood supply
• Nutrient artery disruption
• Muscle/tendon overdistraction

If you believe you might've fractured your metatarsal (toe), please make an appointment to be examined! There are many treatment options we can offer to ease the pain.

- Dr. Kate



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"He Got Cold Feet"

Ever heard the saying, "He/She got cold feet," usually referring to backing out before a wedding ceremony? Well, where did it come from? How does "cold feet" have anything to do with having apprehensions about making a commitment?

After a little research, it seems there are a couple tales of where this phrase originated, which are pretty interesting!

• The wartime usage of "cold feet" has led some to claim that the phrase originally referred to soldiers whose frost-bitten toes prevented them from entering a battle.
• Hotfoot is used for someone keen to get somewhere - perhaps cold feet are the opposite

Have you heard of any other origins of the phrase "cold feet"? Share with us below!

Why Danskos?

Red Danskos

I wear my Danskos everyday in the office, call me a loyal customer! Every once in a while I get asked why I like them so much so here's why:

1) They're deep & wide to accomodate most foot types
2) I can fit extra padding in them if necessary including my orthotics
3) No they're not the most fashionable shoes, but they're certainly not the ugliest!

One thing I do want to point out if you're researching them is while they are perfect for work, they're not great for uneven terrain so I don't recommend them for unstable ankles!

Click here if you're interested in purchasing them and if you're already a Dansko fan let us know what you like about them!

-Dr. Kate

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Billy Gilman and Soles4Souls

Last year Billy Gilman co-wrote the single, "The Choice," with Dan Murph and Philip Douglas in order to help the charity provide shoes to the world. 

The single was released in April and has already had 35,000 downloads! All proceeds of the single are given directly to Soles4Souls to purchase shoes. 

"The kids looked like they had won the lottery," Gilman, 24, said, after handing out shoes to kids in Jacksonville, Florida, this week. 'You ask them for their size, you wash and dry their feet and then you put on their new pair of shoes.'" 

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Gilman recorded the song with top artists such as, Keith Urban, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, LeAnn Rimes, Randy Travis, Craig Morgan, Rodney Atkins, Steve Holy, Kellie Pickler, Wynonna Judd, Amy Grant, Montgomery Gentry, Diamond Rio, Ronnie Milsap, Richie McDonald of Lonestar and Josh Turner.

Click here to purchase and download the song so you can provide shoes to someone in need!