Baby Boomers who are getting back into fitness and sports should get their ankles checked for chronic instability caused by sprains and other injuries that might not have healed properly years ago.
A survey by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) found that eight in 10 elderly patients who had surgery to relieve foot pain are very satisfied with the outcomes.
There's good news for anyone considering bunion surgery. A survey found more than 90 percent of patients who had the procedure say they experienced significant pain relief, increased their physical activity, and would recommend it to others.