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• Oh Deer: Surgeons Caution Hunters to Protect Their Feet and Ankles from Injury
  11/16/2018

  Oh Deer: Surgeons Caution Hunters to Protect Their Feet and Ankles from Injury 2018-11-16 Chicago (November 16, 2018) -While foot and ankle injuries are most often associated with hobbies like running, basketball and hiking, hunting can also be the cause of serious injuries to the area. It is important th

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• ACFAS Honors Largest Gathering of Past Presidents
  7/26/2017

  ACFAS Honors Largest Gathering of Past Presidents 2017-07-26 Chicago, July 26, 2017   -  In the largest gathering of past presidents ever assembled, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) honored its past leaders for their service during the College's Anniversary Scientific Conference earl

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• ACFAS Wins 3 PR Awards of Excellence
  7/19/2017

  ACFAS Wins 3 PR Awards of Excellence 2017-07-19 The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeon's Take a New Look at Foot and Ankle Surgeons  awareness campaign has proven impactful not only to its intended audiences, but also to the public relations industry. The national campaign to help ACFAS members att

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• Cold Weather Tips to Protect Your Feet and Ankles
  11/22/2016

  Cold Weather Tips to Protect Your Feet and Ankles Foot and ankle surgeons provide essential winter safety advice 2016-11-22 Chicago, November 22, 2016  - It is never a good time for a foot or ankle injury, but some might consider the colder months to be the most inconvenient time to have their feet or ankle

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• Why Women’s Feet Hurt More During the Fall
  10/27/2016

  Why Women’s Feet Hurt More During the Fall 2016-10-27 Chicago, October 27, 2016 -  For many women, autumn represents a time to start anew for many things, including a switch to enclosed-toe shoes. But, for women with bunions, the introduction of colder-weather shoes may mean increased foot pain.   W

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• Cold Weather Tips for Diabetic Foot Care
  10/31/2016

  Cold Weather Tips for Diabetic Foot Care Foot and ankle surgeons urge patients to make adjustments for winter 2016-10-31 Chicago, October 31, 2016 - Anyone can have a foot problem. For people with diabetes, however, the possibility of incurring even a common foot issue can lead to infection or serious com

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• Foot & Ankle Surgeons Offer Safety Tips for Hikers
  10/18/2016

  Foot and Ankle Surgeons Offer Safety Tips for Hikers Preparation and proper care can decrease the risk of pain and injury 2016-10-18 Chicago, October 18, 2016  - In the United States, more than 38 million people go hiking annually, and with touted health benefits and scenic views, it is no wonder why there

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• Lawnmower Accidents Cause Thousands of Foot Injuries
  7/11/2016

  Lawnmower Accidents Cause Thousands of Foot Injuries Foot & ankle surgeons offer safety tips for weekend gardeners 2016-07-14 Lawnmower Accidents Cause Thousands of Foot Injuries Foot & ankle surgeons offer safety tips for weekend gardeners   Chicago, July 11, 2016 - Avoid turning your lawn in

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• Make Your Feet Smile This Sandal Season
  7/5/2016

  Make Your Feet Smile This Sandal Season Foot and ankle surgeons identify common foot issues and possible treatment options 2016-07-05 Chicago, July 6, 2016 - Summer is in full heat, which guarantees at least two more solid months of wearing sandals. Seeing your feet exposed may raise questions to what could

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• Sunscreen on Your Feet?
  5/12/2016

  Sunscreen on Your Feet? Foot Surgeons Urge Sunscreen Use & Exams to Prevent Skin Cancer on Feet 2016-05-12 CHICAGO-May 12, 2016 -  Most people don't think about their feet when applying sunscreen, but did you know that the skin on your feet is highly susceptible to melanoma and other forms of skin canc

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