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Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or, rarely, a cyst....
What Is Hammertoe?
Hammertoe is a contracture (bending) of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop. Hammertoes usually start out as mild deformities and get...
What Is Gout?
Gout is a disorder that results from the build-up of uric acid in the tissues or a joint. It most often affects the joint of the big toe. Causes Gout attacks are caused by deposits of crystallized uric acid in the joint. Uric acid is present in the blood and...
What Is Chronic Ankle Instability?
Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by a recurring “giving way” of the outer (lateral) side of the ankle. This condition often develops after repeated ankle sprains. Usually the “giving way” occurs while walking or doing other activities, but it can...
Foot and Ankle Sprains, Strains, and Fractures
Healthcare providers treat millions of Americans every year with musculoskeletal injuries. The ankle is the most commonly sprained joint in the body. Definitions: Sprains: Soft tissue injury caused by trauma, i.e., a fall, twist, or blow to the body, most often...
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Knowing risk factors can prevent amputations
An ulcer is defined as a breakdown of skin that may extend to involve the subcutaneous tissue or even the muscle or bone. These lesions are common, particularly on the lower extremities. Ulcerations associated with diabetes are the most common cause of foot ulcers....
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