Foot & Ankle
Foot Pain Tri-Cities
“Foot Pain Tri-Cities” might be a phrase area residents search for when they are in need of advanced intervention for complex foot and ankle problems, Lourdes active staff physician Faustin Stevens, MD, puts that care within reach. Dr. Stevens, a board-certified. fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, grew up in our beloved Tri-Cities. He studied…
Read MoreFoot Arthritis Kennewick
Foot pain and swelling in the joints could be signs of foot arthritis. If left untreated, this foot pain can grow worse as time passes, inevitably becoming so excruciating that you can no longer walk even short distances may be overly painful. Advanced arthritis can hinder your mobility and put limits on your quality of life, but with…
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Foot Pain Kennewick: Foot Pain, what causes it? Our feet are very important to the functionality of our bodies. They bear a great deal of our weight when we are standing, walking, running or playing sports. Because of this, our feet are susceptible to injury and pain. “Foot pain” is a reference to pain or discomfort in…
Read MoreFoot and ankle CT Kennewick
TCO and Faustin R. Stevens, MD is using the pedCAT®, is the first in-office 3D weight bearing foot and ankle CT. With virtually the same radiation dose as a series of traditional 2D x-rays, the pedCAT® assesses clinical conditions such as fractures, dislocations, and arthritic joints. Point-of-care access to advanced diagnostic imaging leads to faster diagnoses, evaluations and…
Read MoreAnkle sprain Kennewick
Ankle Sprains in fall sports As the summer winds down and the kids go back to school, many youth begin or resume school sports participation. Make sure to get your sports physical done by your primary care physician or by your orthopaedic surgeon or PA. Also, following a few simple tips can help prevent foot…
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