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Foot & Ankle Conditions
Common Foot & Ankle Conditions
Arthritis
Arthritis typically manifests as pain or stiffness in a joint, often worse in the morning or with changes in weather. The pain can be worse with walking or with specific types of shoes. Your foot and ankle speciali…Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot is a common skin infection caused by fungus of the foot. This condition can cause dry scaling skin that may cause itching or burning sensations. The fungal infection can be contracted from affect…Bone Spurs
Bone spurs are often a result of arthritic changes within the foot or ankle. As arthritis progresses, it often decreases the joint space and leads to limited motion. With the decrease in motion and jamming of the …Bunions
Bunions are often caused by biomechanical and structural abnormalities of the foot. Certain foot types can be inherited and make the foot prone to developing a bunion. This leads to a progressive deformity as the bon…Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes is a systemic condition that affects the whole body. The feet are commonly affected due to diabetes and it is important to maintain your feet closely to prevent complications. Diabetes can lead to…Fractures
A fracture is a break in the bone that requires evaluation and treatment by a foot and ankle specialist. Traumatic fractures often occur from direct impact from a fall or injury. The bone can be broken but remain i…Fungal Toenails
Fungal toenails, also called onychomycosis, is a fungal infection that changes the morphology and appearance of then nails. It classically causes the nails to become thickened with yellow discoloration. With …Gout
Gout is a disorder that is caused by excessive uric acid within a joint, most commonly the big toe joint. During a gout attack, the affected joint becomes red, hot and swollen and is typically very painful. Gout is most…Hammertoes
A hammertoe is a bending contracture at the level of the joints of the lesser toes. This is often a gradual change that occurs over time due to structural imbalances of the foot. This deformity often causes excess…Heel Pain
Pain in the bottom or the back of the heel can be caused by a vast number of reasons. Proper diagnosis and treatment requires evaluation by a foot and ankle specialist to ensure it is correctly assessed. Conserv…Ingrown Toenails
An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail border is curved downward into the skin, causing irritation, inflammation and pain. If untreated, a local infection can occur causing redness, swelling and drainage. I…Neuromas and Neuritis
Nerve pain within the foot and ankle can be caused by a myriad of conditions. Symptoms that are associated with nerve pathology may include burning, tingling, numbness or sharp electric type pain. Gener…Shin Splints
Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is pain that occurs along the inner edge of the shin bone (tibia). This often occurs in athletes of any age, especially with high repetition activities …Sprains
Ankle sprains are often caused by a fall or twist that causes an unnatural rotation and injury. Depending on the severity of the injury, there may be damage to the ligaments surrounding the ankle or may result in a b…Tendinitis
Tendinitis is a term that indicates inflammation of any tendon within the foot or ankle. This can occur from acute injury or increased activity. A common tendinitis involves the Achilles tendon. This is often c…Vascular Disease
Vascular disease can occur due to a number of factors. Blood flow is impaired if there is damage to the arteries, which carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. There may be large …