Heal Pain…Do I Have Plantar Fasciitis?

Responsible of 80 percent of the cases, plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. The condition has a tendency to occur in women, military recruits, older athletes, the obese, and young male athletes. Plantar fasciitis is estimated to affect 1...

Getting back in the Game: ACL Sprains, Tears & Reconstruction

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear is one of the most common knee injuries. About 50 percent of all injuries to the ACL happen with damage to other knee structures: articular cartilage, meniscus or other knee ligaments. ACL injuries are estimated at...

Ankle Sprains- A Common Life and Sports Injury

Sometimes you are caught off guard and you lose your balance landing on your ankle. The pain quickly disappears and you think nothing of it. An ankle sprain can be more severe; your ankle might swell and hurt too much to bear weight. If it’s a severe sprain, you might...

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...

Dr. Sganga One of The Few Certified in RRA

Dr. Michael Sganga is now certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery (RRA). There are only a handful of podiatrists in Massachusetts with the RRA certification. We are proud to have one of...