If you have heel pain, you may not realize that gout could be the cause. Most people think gout only affects the big toe. However, it can affect any joint, especially in and around the feet. The problem is that heel pain can have other causes, such as plantar fasciitis or tendonitis. But gout has some distinct symptoms. Continue reading to learn more about gout in the heel or how it differs from other heel problems.…
Read More »Knee replacement surgery is a critical surgery to give you back the flexibility and strength in your knee. If you had pain or an injury that has caused you to require knee surgery, there is going to be a long road ahead in the form of recovery. If you don’t recover properly, the knee replacement surgery will all have been for nothing, and you won’t have the strength or flexibility back that you thought you would have post-surgery.…
Read More »Attorneys are always looking for ways to better serve their clients and get the most favorable outcome for their cases. In personal injury cases, one way to do this is to refer your client for an independent medical evaluation (IME). An IME is conducted by a physician who is not affiliated with either the plaintiff or the defendant. This ensures that the findings of the evaluation are objective and unbiased. Here are five occasions when it may be beneficial for an attorney to refer their client for an IME.…
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