Are Bunions Limiting Your Activities and Lifestyle?

Bunions can be very painful. With each step, your entire body weight rests on that bunion. Ouch! A common misconception about a bunion is that it is an overgrowth of bone that can simply be “shaved off”. In reality, bunions are complex deformities caused by an...

Meet Our Providers: Interview with Dr. Arthur F. Christiano

Dr. Arthur F. Christiano, a Massachusetts native, began private practice in 2003 and joined the Orthopedics New England team in 2008. Why did you go into medicine and pick orthopedics? Really, I chose orthopedics by chance. During medical school, I stopped by my...

Bunion Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Options

A bunion (also referred to as hallux valgus) is a deformity of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint at the base of the big toe. The MTP joint helps us bear and distribute weight during a range of activities. This bump is made up of bone and soft tissue, and develops...

Dr. Sullivan’s Podcast – How to Take Care of Your Spine

Spine Care. How to take care of your spine – your posture, and sitting, standing or lying down-what is best? Listen to Dr. Kevin Sullivan in this podcast talking about how he helps patients through high-quality conservative pain management and getting patients...