Actually, that’s the advice for any type of shoes — though especially for exercise — according to Anne Holly Johnson, MD, foot and ankle surgeon at HSS. "A lot of finding the right shoes is intuitive,” Dr. Johnson said. “If a shoe feels comfortable when you try it on, it’s probably OK for your feet.”

The inverse is also true, Dr. Johnson explained. “Don’t expect a tight or uncomfortable shoe to grow less so over time. This is particularly true for the kind of slip-on footwear appropriate for low-impact athletic use that seems to be popping up everywhere.” 

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It is important to listen to your feet when it comes to slip-on shoes.

Actually, that’s the advice for any type of shoes — though especially for exercise — according to Dr. Johnson. “A lot of finding the right shoes is intuitive,” Johnson says. “If a shoe feels comfortable when you try it on, it’s probably OK for your feet.”

The inverse is also true, she says: Don’t expect a tight or uncomfortable shoe to grow less so over time. This is particularly true for the kind of slip-on footwear appropriate for low-impact athletic use that seems to be popping up everywhere.

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A team at HSS has served the the New York Liberty since 2004. Riley Williams, MD, serves as medical director and Anne Holland Johnson, MD, Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, Gabriella E. Ode, MD, and James N. Robinson, MD, serve as team physicians. 

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Women only make up about 18% of the orthopedic surgeon workforce, one of the largest gender disparities across healthcare specialties. 

Additionally, female orthopedic surgeons earn 20% less than their male counterparts. 

Surgeons believe that the lack of role models in the field, workplace culture issues and an environment that lacks diversity have turned many women away from the specialty. 

Despite these barriers, there are women who have made a name for themselves in the speciality. Dr. Johnson has been named among the five female orthopedic surgeons to know.

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Dr. Johnson advised that for most people, "no major heel drop" is best for walking shoes, and many brands choose not to list heel drop.

Dr. Johnson said that thick cushioning can help “lessen impact per step and absorb impact,” and she also finds that cushioning for the arches "helps with flat feet and overpronators to keep the foot supported." But too much cushioning can feel bulky, so "you can feel unbalanced."

If you have any existing foot pain, Dr. Metzl suggested going with the pair that "makes the pain go away when you're walking around the store," as that's a good indicator you've found a winning shoe.

Dr. Metzl stressed that comfort is key. Regardless of the product claims, you should be “as objective as you can for support and comfort,” he noted. 

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“You should not ignore foot pain. We don’t ignore pain anywhere else in the body,” said Dr. Johnson. She noted certain pain signals require attention and may mandate a visit to an orthopedist. “Very common areas of pain are along the heel. They can have tendonitis which can occur on tendons along the inside of the ankle, or the Achilles tendon which is in the back. You can also have pain in the ball of your foot," said Dr. Johnson. 

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Though she is not treating the players, Dr. Johnson explained that a more likely timeline for return to sport is 8-12 weeks, but not a lot of research among athletes with these injuries has been done.

She noted a small pool of six athletes who had a piece of the fifth metatarsal removed were studied and data was published in 2011, and those athletes' average return to play was 11.5 weeks.

Dr. Johnson said that this type of injury can be very painful. “When the fractured part of the bone doesn't heal back to the main bone, it can create inflammation and just a very small amount of motion is painful and it swells,” adding, “When you take that piece out, it alleviates the pain.”

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“In general, newer instrumentation allows for a more controlled assessment of rotation to guide correction. It also gives increased ability to prepare the TMT [Lapidus first tarsometatarsal] joint using cutting jigs,” said Dr. Ellis. “In addition, fixation options are varied and give great fixation compared with traditional techniques. I think these advantages are particularly useful for surgeons less experienced with the Lapidus procedure.”

Dr. Johnson added, “Percutaneous foot surgery is a new skill for most surgeons and requires dedicated time to learn and practice. However, if a surgeon was already performing an open Lapidus procedure with screw fixation, a mini-open approach should be an easy way to start. The advantages are obvious: less soft tissue stripping that leads to substantially less pain and faster healing.”

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Dr. Johnson wrote, “This study investigates the use of a novel local anesthetic containing HTX-011, a combination of bupivacaine and meloxicam, used in conjunction with scheduled oral ibuprofen and acetaminophen after open bunion surgery. The authors compared the results of this multi-modal approach to postoperative pain with a similar trial (EPOCH-1 trial) using HTX-011 alone. The results are indeed impressive. A significant number of patients, 71%, required no opioid rescue after surgery and without any major adverse effects.”

She added, “Using a 24-hour popliteal block with bupivacaine and a similar postoperative multi-modal approach regimen, I have noted the same results in my practice after hallux valgus surgery. Avoiding a more invasive nerve block with rare, but potentially debilitating, complications would certainly benefit patients. In addition, for those surgeons who do not have access to peripheral block specialists, this topical medication would allow an opioid-free postoperative course for most patients undergoing forefoot corrective surgery.”

Dr. Johnson concluded, “This small, 30-patient study serves as an excellent pilot investigation but, because it was sponsored by the maker of HTX-011 and the authors received financial support and honoraria, significant conflicts muddy the results. Hopefully, this prompts a larger independent study comparing this approach directly to popliteal blocks with a multi-modal approach in the outpatient setting.”

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Dr. Johnson wrote the minimally invasive procedure can result in less pain following surgery, a quicker recovery and a faster return to activities. A special surgical tool called a burr allows the surgeon to make several tiny incisions of less than an eighth of an inch, as opposed to the two-inch-long incisions used in standard bunion surgery. With the tiny incisions there is less damage to the soft tissues in the foot, and that results in less pain after surgery. Those who undergo minimally invasive bunion surgery can start putting weight on the foot right after surgery, wearing a flat-soled surgical shoe for 4-6 weeks. Many but not all patients are candidates for the minimally invasive technique. Individuals with severe foot deformity or other major problems with their feet may require the standard open procedure.

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Matthew M. Roberts, MD, Chief of the Foot and Ankle Service at HSS, Andrew J. Elliott, MD, Director of Education, Foot and Ankle Service at HSS, and HSS foot and ankle surgeons Anne Holland Johnson, MD and Martin J. O'Malley, MD, are featured on the list.

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The authors analyzed nearly $816 million in physicians payments, as reported to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from 2016 to 2017, and found 11 percent of physicians earned 88 percent of that money. Of that group, 98 percent were men, and two percent were women.

The authors concluded that being a man, having more years of experience, working in the Mountain Region of the U.S. and working in the adult reconstructive subspecialty were all predictors of higher industry payments.

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Dr. Johnson and colleagues used CMS data to query all payments from the medical industry to orthopedic surgeons from January 2016 to December 2017. Results were filtered to analyze consulting fees, royalties or licensing fees, only, and determined a physician’s orthopedic practice location, subspecialty and gender by performing an online search using the surgeon’s first and last names.

“Our study highlights further gender inequities within the workforce; in this case, we found that male orthopedic surgeons receive disproportionally more and higher royalty and consulting fees compared with female orthopedic surgeons,” said Dr. Johnson. “As the number of women in this field grows, we must continue to strive for equal opportunities for all based on experience, quality of care and expertise rather than gender or race. This goal can be achieved by inviting every person to the table and expanding networks that are open to everyone,” she added.

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Arthritis Today spoke to Anne Holland Johnson, MD, foot and ankle surgeon at HSS, who cautioned a high price doesn’t guarantee quality or footwear that will live up to its advertising. “There are a lot of marketing claims, many of which are misleading, and a lot of bad advice from salespeople who lack knowledge about foot function and the design of the shoes they’re selling,” said Dr. Johnson. It is recommended to have a sales person measure your foot with a Brannock device (to measure for length and width); shop in specialty stores (as staff in these stores are often more informed); ask your podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon to explain which features will work best for you; and to check footwear for defects (the heels should be 90 degrees to the soles).

Additionally, when choosing the right shoe, Dr. Johnson suggested, “Opt for super-soft pliable materials that conform to your feet, such as high-quality leathers and suedes and some synthetics.” Footwear with removable soles will allow you to replace them once they are worn down, or with a custom orthosis.

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Women’s Health spoke to Anne Holland Johnson, MD, foot and ankle surgeon at HSS, about the importance of toning the muscle groups in the foot and ankle. “Your feet and ankles together are the base of the body,” said Dr. Johnson. “So, if you have any instability there, it can affect your gait [or how you walk]. If one small thing’s off there, you’ll compensate, and that goes up the kinetic chain.”

Dr. Johnson suggested beginners to barefoot training should start with something simple (i.e. balancing on one foot). “From there, you can move on to lower-body moves, such as squats, one legged squats, lunges – anything that incorporates the rest of the leg, thigh, and core will inherently strengthen the foot and the ankle,” she cited.

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