There are two different kinds of leg length discrepancies, congenital and acquired. Congenital indicates that you are born with it. One leg is structurally shorter in comparison to the other. As a result of developmental periods of aging, …

Overview Heel spurs are new bone that forms in response to stress to the heel. They serve to protect the bone against the development of microfractures. Spurs start out as cartilage and progress to solid bone. They are present in about 50 …

Overview While the term heel spur may create the impression of a sharp bony projection on the bottom of the heel that pokes the bottom of our foot causing our pain. Painful heel spurs are actually a result of damage to the soft tissue at t…

Overview Bursitis and tendinitis are conditions that are also known as soft tissue rheumatic syndromes. A syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and indicate a particular problem. This type of syndrome produces pain,…

Overview Hammer toes is a type of crooked toe that involve unnatural contracture, or bending, of your toes. In most cases, a hammertoe is characterized by a toe malposition in which the end of your affected toe points down and the first jo…

Overview hammertoe, also called hammer toe, deformity of the second, third, or fourth toe in which the toe is bent downward at the middle joint (the proximal interphalangeal [PIP] joint), such that the overall shape of the toe resembles a …

Overview The term "hallux valgus" or "hallux abducto-valgus" are the most commonly used medical terms associated with a bunion anomaly, where "hallux" refers to the great toe, "valgus" refers to the abnormal angulation of the great toe com…

Overview ?Pes Planus? is the medical term for flat feet. It comes from Latin, Pes = foot and Planus = plain, level ground. Very few people suffer from this condition, as a true flat foot is very rare. Less than 5% of the population has fla…

Overview Sever's disease, or calcaneal apophysitis, is a common cause of heel pain in patients whose bones are still growing; however, it is not really a disease. The pain is caused by stress at the point where the Achilles tendon meets ti…

Overview Over 60 Million Americans suffer from Adult Acquired Flatfoot (AAF), otherwise known as Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction or PTTD. This condition generally occurs in adults from 40-65 years of age, and it usually only occurs in …

Overview Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a painful, chronic condition found most often in women between the ages of 40 and 60. AAFD occurs when the soft tissues of the foot are overstretched and torn, causing the arch to collap…

Overview Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury common in many sports that require lots of running and jumping. Once this condition becomes more chronic adhesions that form along the tissues and the injury becomes more of a tendinosis. T…

Overview Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the structures (of the plantar fascia) on the sole of the foot. The inflammation is caused by excess pressure on the structures on the sole of the foot. The plantar fascia becomes inflamed a…

Overview If your first step in the morning often feels like it involves a rusty nail being inserted into your heel, you’re not alone. Heel pain resulting from plantar fasciitis is the most prevalent condition treated in podiatric clinics, …

Overview Plantar fasciitis is that pain in the bottom of your foot usually felt around your heel. That pain is especially strong with the first few steps in the morning as you are getting out of bed and standing on your feet, or after sitt…

Overview Plantar fasciitis is sometimes mixed up with a heel spur although they are not the same. A heel spur is a calcium deposit that occurs where the plantar fascia is attached to the heel bone (calcaneus). In many cases a heel spur is …

Did you know that redheads require 20% more general anesthesia than non-gingers before going under the knife? Often taken for granted, our feet and ankles are subjected to a rigorous workout everyday. Pain, such as may occur in our heels, …

Overview The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles in the lower leg to the heel bone. It is the largest yet most exposed tendon in the body. Achilles tendonitis is where the Achilles tendon, and sometimes the protective sheath through …

It is not fair to say that all these conditions are only associated with flip flops. Any type of non supportive or open back type shoe can lead to some of these problems. It should also be noted that some individials are less inclined to s…

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Feel free to experiment with baby powder and fashion tape (also goes by the name of "double sided tape"). Baby powder on top of the toes should help prevent blisters and the tape will help straps stay in place - but don't wait til the day …

If one is looking for long term solution to the problem, bunion surgery could be an option. There are many different surgical treatments and procedures to get rid of bunion pain that include removing the bony bump or protuberance that that…

If debilitating occurs, which is your difficulty in walking and regular activities, or if the pain becomes chronic enough, with the toes developing a clenched, claw like appearance, it is highly recommended that you enlist the services of …

Two types of bunions that require bunion correction exist. An acute bunion results in a sharper type of pain. It results from something called a "bursitis," which is a sudden protruding of a sac filled with fluid. Sometimes this can eventu…

Shoes, and even inserts (arch supports) can make a world of difference as well. A flat arch needs a wider shoe with a built-in arch to elevate the arch and distribute proper support. An arch support that bends (such as a foam or gel arch) …

Unless you have a circulatory problem or diabetes, there is no great complication or risk associated with getting a callus or a corn. But if you have got diabetes or some other condition that interferes with circulation, you can have great…

Hammer toes hammer toes Hammer Toe Hammer Toe * Is to put a piece of sponge or small finger felt lining Hammer Toe pad at the top of the finger to prevent contact with the infected part of the finger-nose shoe, causing pain and difficulty …

Cracked heels are a common occurrence that causes much discomfort for people. Cracked heels spring from a condition called xerosis. Xerosis is actually dryness of foot. Absence of moisture turns the foot excessively dry and rough and this …