Our Foot & Ankle Library Articles
We want our patients to be informed about the condition they are suffering from and the treatment options available to them. Browse our free library articles to learn more about what is causing your pain and what can be done about it.
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Plantar Fasciitis One of the most common causes of heel pain is a condition called Plantar Fasciitis. This is the inflammation of the band of tissue that stretches from the heel to the toes. -
Sesamoiditis Sesamoiditis is an overuse injury caused by the chronic inflammation of the tendons surrounding the sesamoid bones which are located at the ball of the foot beneath the big toe joint. -
Pain in the Achilles Tendon Achilles tendonitis is when the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed. This condition is generally not long lasting, but it can lead to deterioration of the tendon. -
Fractures A fracture is a break in the bone and can be divided into two categories: traumatic fractures and stress fractures. -
Rare Diabetes Foot Complication Becoming More Common Charcot foot is a sudden softening of the foot's bones caused by severe neuropathy, or nerve damage, a common diabetic foot complication. -
Six Tips to Prevent Kids' Spring Sports Injuries Six Tips to Prevent Kids' Spring Sports Injuries as they transition from winter to spring sports. -
Ankle Instability Ankle instability is seen as the recurring “giving away” of the outer side of the ankle. This chronic condition usual develops after repeated ankle sprains. -
Burning or Tingling in the Ball of the Foot—Morton’s Neuroma A Morton’s Neuroma or pinched nerve at the base of the 3rd and 4th toes in the ball of your foot may be the culprit. -
Ankle Sprain An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more of the ligaments in the ankle. Sprained ankles are usually caused by a sudden twisting, a fall, or an impact that moves the ankle out of its normal position. -
Bent, Buckled or Curved Toe - Hammertoe Hammertoe can be seen when one or both of the joints of the second, third, fourth, or little toes are fixed in a bent position. This bending can cause many different problems.