Arlene Kavanagh is a physician assistant with Dr. Mechrefe’s team. Although she is trained in the care and management of general orthopedic issues, she has a specialized interest and training in foot and ankle reconstruction. She sees patients in the office setting and assists Dr. Mechrefe in the operating room. She feels patient education is key to compliance and better outcomes for her patients and makes it a priority.
She earned her Combined Sciences degree from Youngstown State University and completed her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at James Madison University in Virginia. She is nationally certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Rhode Island Academy of Physician Assistants (RIAPA).
Arlene enjoys spending time with and talking about her family. She hails from northeastern Ohio and is an avid Ohio State football fan.
Typically, the malalignment of the joint itself causes pain with motion as the bones are, literally, at odds with one another. Treatment can be conservative which includes over-the-counter remedies such as pads. These do not correct the malaligned joint. They only help....
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The big toe, or hallux, can have several pain generators. The pain can vary from annoying to debilitating. The first metatarsal phalangeal (MTP) joint is where the long bone (metatarsal) of the foot meets the big toe. This joint can have multiple issues. Some of the common ones are listed below.
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Plantar fasciitis is a very common issue across all age groups. It affects the young, the old, the active, and the not-so-active. The onset is usually gradual, with worsening pain in the heel and/or bottom of the foot, particularly the first few steps in the morning. It is mostly unilateral, but can affect both feet simultaneously. There are many risk factors for plantar fasciitis including .....
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