Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common complaints of the foot and ankle. It has been reported to account for 15% of all adult foot complaints requiring professional care, and is prevalent among both active and non-active populations. Plantar fasciitis has been estimated to affect approximately two million Americans
Podiatry is a specialty focused on the treatment of conditions of the ankle and foot. It is a branch of medicine dealing almost exclusively with the foot and ankle. Podiatry includes the treatment of minor ailments, for instance, ingrown toenails, but can also include surgeries ranging from elective procedures, such
What is a bunion? A bunion is a foot deformity where you develop a bony bump at the base of the big toe. The big toe may start pointing towards the 2nd toe. What causes a bunion? Improper shoewear such as tight or narrow shoes. Genetics. Biomechanical imbalance. Arthritis. History
Before undergoing this procedure, it is important that you understand its pros and cons. While being a relatively straightforward process, its complications may lead to life-threatening consequences. Bunions affect up to 25% of adults within the ages of 18 and 65 and 36% of individuals aged over 65. This is
Podiatry is a specialty focused on the treatment of conditions of the foot and ankle. It is a specialty of medicine dealing almost exclusively with the foot and ankle. Podiatry includes the treatment of minor ailments, for instance, ingrown toenails, but can also include surgeries ranging from elective procedures, such
Pediatric injuries (or traumas) is prevailing day by day in young children. Because of their sundry nature in their origins, severity, and drastic effects on children, they are treated after proper diagnosis by a health care provider. Heel Pain If your child constantly complains about heel pain with an inflamed
Introduction: The nail becomes ingrown when it extends into the adjacent skin, creating pain. Although it is more common to find this condition in the first toe, it can also happen to any toe that is crowded by the shoe or adjacent toes. This becomes a more serious problem when
Introduction: The term “pes planus” is a broad category of pedal complaints that is a descriptive term rather than an actual diagnosis. This term simply means flat foot, which does not provide the podiatrists and foot and ankle surgeons an appreciation of the broad range of complaints and difficulties that
The hammer toe is a deformation in the second, third, fourth or fifth toes of the foot, which consists of the flexion of one or several of the joints that form each finger. The hammer toe is a direct consequence of having bunions because of on the feet and may
What is foot deformities? In what diseases is it indicated? Primarily, it is the hallux valgus or bunion that consists of a deviation of the first toe, to the point of causing the overlap of the first and second toes. Surgical foot deformities treatment is the only practical solution to
