An Overview of Flat Feet
Flat feet, also called pes planus, is a deformity that occurs when the arch of the foot collapses and comes into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. The condition...
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Anatomy of the Cuboid Bone
The cuboid is a cube-shaped bone that is located on the outside portion of the foot in front of the heel. Its cubical body also contains a boney prominence, called the...
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Anatomy of the Navicular Bone
The navicular bone is one of the 26 bones in the human foot. It's important for connecting the ankle to the lower bones in our feet and helps form the arch that enables us to...
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Running After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Your Achilles tendon is the strongest and largest tendon in the body, but even it can rupture if it is overstressed or due to microtearing over decades of movement. Achilles...
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What Is Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain?
Do you have pain on the outer side of your ankle? If so, you’re not alone. Tens of thousands of people suffer ankle sprains each day, and if it doesn’t heal correctly, it can...
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Causes of Bottom of Foot Pain and Treatments
Our feet are vital shock-absorbers. Your feet support your body weight as you walk and navigate your day, so foot pain can disrupt your life. In fact, 77% of adults have...
06/04/2023
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5 Things That Make Your Plantar Fasciitis Worse
Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition that is caused by inflammation of the thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes. Roughly two million people...
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Causes of Achilles Tendon Pain and Treatment Options
Tendons are very strong, but not very flexible, and the Achilles tendon is no exception. This means that the Achilles tendon can only stretch so far before it becomes inflamed...
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What’s Causing My Ankle Pain Without Injury?
If you sprain your ankle or fall off a ladder and land on your foot, it’s pretty easy to recognize what’s causing your pain. You may not know if it’s a break or a sprain...
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How To Treat Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures
Your ankle is a complex joint, and fractures can occur in a number of different ways. One type of ankle fracture is known as a trimalleolar fracture, and it involves a break of...
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Ankle Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis can affect the joints in any part of the body, including the ankle.1 Three bones make up the ankle joint: the lower end of the tibia (shinbone), the fibula...
06/03/2023
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Ingrown Nail Surgery
Ingrown nail surgery is the removal of a nail, or a portion of a nail, that is covered by skin and causing pain and/or infection. It may also involve the destruction of the nail...
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