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Foot & Ankle Conditions

  • Heel Spurs

    Heel Spurs

    The heel is made up of the calcaneus bone and supported by a network of muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissues, which...

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  • Ankle Rheumatoid Arthritis

    DAnkle Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Arthritis is inflammation in a joint as a result of cartilage degeneration causing joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and restricted movement.

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  • Cavus Foot Deformity

    Cavus Foot Deformity

    Cavus foot also referred to as a high arch, is a condition in which the arch on the bottom of the foot that runs from

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  • Bunionette

    Bunionette

    Bunionette also referred to as a tailor’s bunion is a bony lump that grows on the outside of the foot at the base of your little toe.

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  • Foot and Ankle Osteotomy

    Foot and Ankle Osteotomy

    Foot and ankle osteotomy is a surgery performed to remove parts of a bone in your foot or ankle that might be causing...

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  • Midfoot Arthritis

    Midfoot Arthritis

    Midfoot arthritis is pain and inflammation of the midfoot. It occurs due to damage of cartilage or...

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  • Hallux Rigiditis

    Hallux Rigiditis

    Hallux Rigiditis is a form of degenerative arthritis at the metatarsophalangeal or MTP joint where...

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  • Lesser Toe Deformities

    Lesser Toe Deformities

    Lesser toe deformity is an abnormality in the anatomy of your toe that occurs as a result of imbalance between...

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  • Haglunds Deformity

    Haglunds Deformity

    Haglund’s deformity, also known as “pump bump”, is a condition in which bony extensions are formed at the back of...

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  • Achilles Tendon Rupture

    Achilles Tendon Rupture

    The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord present behind the ankle that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.

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  • Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar fasciitis refers to the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that is present at the bottom of the foot.

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  • Ankle Fractures

    Ankle Fractures

    Ankle injuries are very common in athletes and individuals performing physical work; often resulting

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  • Ankle Instability

    Ankle Instability

    The joints of the ankle are held in place and stabilized by strong bands of tissue called ligaments.

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  • Shin Splints

    Shin Splints

    Shin splints are pain and inflammation of the tendons, muscles and bone tissue along the tibia or shinbone (lower leg).

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  • Heel Fractures

    Heel Fractures

    The calcaneus or heel bone is a large bone found at the rear of the foot. A heel fracture is a break...

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  • Leg Fracture

    Leg Fracture

    A leg fracture is when one of the leg's bones breaks or cracks.

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  • Talus Fractures

    Talus Fractures

    The talus is a small bone at the ankle joint that connects the heel bone and the shinbones, enabling up and down movement of the foot.

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  • Foot & Ankle Trauma

    Foot and Ankle Trauma

    The foot and ankle work together to provide balance, stability, movement, and propulsion to the human body.

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  • Ankle Ligament Injury

    Ankle Ligament Injury

    Ligaments are made up of elastic tissues that interconnect bones to one another.

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  • Foot & Ankle Arthritis

    Foot and Ankle Arthritis

    Arthritis is the inflammation of joints as a result of degeneration of the smooth cartilage that lines the ends of bones in a joint.

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  • Athlete's Foot

    Athlete's Foot

    Athlete's foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a fungal infection that forms on the skin of the foot.

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  • Forefoot Pain

    Forefoot Pain

    Forefoot pain, also referred to as metatarsalgia, is a type of pain that occurs in the ball of the foot.

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  • Ankle Pain

    Ankle Pain

    Ankle pain refers to any form of pain or discomfort affecting the ankle joint. Your ankles are more...

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  • Kaposi's Sarcoma

    Kaposi's Sarcoma

    Kaposi's sarcoma, caused by the human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), is a form...

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  • Plantar Fibromas

    Plantar Fibromas

    A plantar fibroma is a benign fibrous lump that may develop in the plantar fascia...

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  • Foot Pain

    Foot Pain

    The foot is composed of bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. As your feet bear the weight of your entire body...

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  • Flatfoot

    Flatfoot

    Flatfoot, also known as “fallen arches” or Pes planus, is a deformity in children’s feet where the arch...

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  • Ankle Dislocation

    Ankle Dislocation

    Ankle dislocation is a condition that occurs when the bones of the lower leg called...

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  • Hammertoe

    Hammertoe

    A hammertoe is a deformity of a lesser toe (second through fifth toes), where the toe is bent upward ...

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  • Foot Spasms

    Foot Spasms

    Foot spasms, also known as foot cramps, occur due to the involuntary contraction of the foot muscles.

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  • Claw Toe

    Claw Toe

    Claw toe is a deformity where a toe bends and appears like a bird’s claw.

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  • Congenital Limb Deformities

    Congenital Limb Deformities

    Limb deformities can be congenital (present at birth) or develop at a later stage because of a fracture, infection...

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  • Clubfoot

    Clubfoot

    Clubfoot is a common pediatric foot deformity. The feet twist inward and downward at the ankles in such...

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  • Ischemic Foot

    Ischemic Foot

    Ischemic foot is a condition where there is inadequate blood supply to the foot due to vascular disease or...

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  • Heel Pain

    Heel Pain

    The heel is made up of the calcaneus bone and supported by a network of muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissues, which...

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  • Mallet Toe

    Mallet Toe

    Mallet toe is a deformity where the toe abnormally bends downward, resembling a hammer or mallet.

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  • Metatarsal and Phalangeal (Forefoot) Fractures

    Metatarsal and Phalangeal (Forefoot) Fractures

    The forefoot is the anterior or front portion of the foot that functions in weight-bearing and maintaining...

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  • Out-Toeing

    Out-Toeing

    Out-toeing is an abnormal condition characterized by the toes or foot pointing in an outward direction rather than...

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  • Diabetic Foot Conditions

    Diabetic Foot Conditions

    Diabetes is a chronic condition that is characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels.

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  • Foot Inflammation

    Foot Inflammation

    Foot inflammation is the result of a person’s immune response towards various irritants or injuries to the foot.

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  • Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries

    Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries

    Foot and ankle sports injuries are damage sustained to the foot and ankle during sports and exercises.

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  • Stress Fractures of Foot and Ankle

    Stress Fractures of Foot and Ankle

    A stress fracture is described as a small crack in the bone which occurs from an overuse injury of a bone.

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  • Achilles Tendinitis

    Achilles Tendinitis

    Inflammation of the Achilles tendon is known as Achilles tendinitis or tendonitis.

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  • Metatarsalgia

    Metatarsalgia

    Metatarsalgia is a condition in which pain and inflammation are caused due to overuse or injury to...

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  • Toe Fractures

    Toe Fractures

    A fracture is defined as a break in the continuity of the bone when a force against your body is too strong...

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  • Peroneal Tendonitis

    Peroneal Tendonitis

    Peroneal tendonitis is inflammation of the peroneal tendons in the ankle due to an acute or overuse injury.

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  • Charcot Foot Deformity

    Charcot Foot Deformity

    Charcot foot deformity, also known as Charcot arthropathy, is a condition characterized by weakness...

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  • Overlapping or Underlapping Toe

    Overlapping or Underlapping Toe

    An overlapping or underlapping toe is an abnormal condition in which a toe overlaps or underlaps the toe next to it.

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  • Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)

    Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)

    A stiff big toe, also called hallux rigidus, is a form of degenerative arthritis affecting the joint where...

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  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

    Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

    The tarsal tunnel is a narrow passageway that lies on the inside of your ankle and runs into the foot.

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