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Foot & Ankle Conditions

  • Foot and Ankle Arthritis

    Arthritis is the inflammation of joints as a result of degeneration of the smooth cartilage that lines the ends...

  • Midfoot Arthritis

    Midfoot arthritis is pain and inflammation of the midfoot. It occurs due to damage of cartilage or tissues around the joints.

  • Foot Fracture

    A foot fracture is a break in one or more of the bones of the foot, caused by trauma, overuse, or twisting injuries.

  • Heel Spurs

    Heel spurs occur when calcium deposits build up on the underside of the heel bone, a condition that develops over time.

  • Hindfoot Arthritis

    Hindfoot arthritis refers to arthritis that affects the joints and structures in the hindfoot region of the foot.

  • Ankle Fractures

    Ankle fracture is a condition where there is a break in one or more bones forming the ankle joint.

  • Heel Fractures

    The calcaneus or heel bone is a large bone found at the rear of the foot. A heel fracture is a break in the heel bone...

  • Talus Fractures

    The talus is a small bone at the ankle joint that connects the heel bone and the shinbones, enabling up and down movement of the foot.

  • Ankle Sprain

    Ankle sprains can cause pain, swelling, tenderness, bruising, stiffness, and inability to walk or bear weight on the ankle.

  • Calcaneal Fracture

    Calcaneal fractures can be quite severe. Treatment normally includes surgery to reconstruct the normal heel anatomy...

  • Stress Fractures of Foot and Ankle

    A stress fracture is described as a small crack in the bone which occurs from an overuse injury of a bone.

  • Fifth Metatarsal Fractures

    The metatarsal bones are the long bones in your feet. There are five metatarsal bones in each foot.

  • Metatarsal and Phalangeal (Forefoot) Fractures

    The forefoot is the anterior or front portion of the foot that functions in weight-bearing and maintaining balance...

  • Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fracture

    The Lisfranc joint or tarsometatarsal joint refers to the region in the middle of the foot. It is a junction between...

  • Ankle Instability

    Ankle instability is a chronic condition characterized by a recurrent slipping of the outer side of the ankle.

  • Achilles Tendon Rupture

    The Achilles tendon ruptures most often in athletes participating in sports that involve running, pivoting and jumping.

  • Ankle Ligament Injury

    Ankle ligament injuries may be caused by a sudden twist, fall, a blow to the joint or any abnormal movement.

  • Lisfranc (Midfoot) Injury

    A Lisfranc injury can occur due to the twisting of the foot (low-energy injury), a fall from a height or a traumatic...

  • Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar fasciitis refers to the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that is present at the bottom of the foot.

  • Foot and Ankle Trauma

    Foot and ankle trauma refers to injuries that affect the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, or soft tissues of the foot and ankle.

  • Achilles Tendonitis

    The Achilles tendon is a tough band of fibrous tissue that runs down the back of your lower leg and connects your calf muscle...

  • Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries

    Foot and ankle sports injuries are damage sustained to the foot and ankle during sports and exercises.

  • Hallux Rigidus

    Hallux rigidus is a form of degenerative arthritis at the metatarsophalangeal or MTP joint where the base...

  • Bunion

    A bunion, also known as hallux valgus, is a bony protuberance that appears on the outer surface...

  • High Ankle Sprain

    A high ankle sprain, also known as a syndesmotic sprain, is a specific type of ankle injury that affects the ligaments...

  • Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)

    A stiff big toe, also called hallux rigidus, is a form of degenerative arthritis affecting the joint where the big toe...

  • Ankle Impingement

    Ankle impingement is the painful limitation of movement of the ankle due to an abnormality in the soft tissue or bone.

  • Flatfoot

    Flatfoot, also known as “fallen arches” or Pes planus, is a deformity in children’s feet where the arch that runs...

  • Turf Toe

    Turf toe is an injury to the ligament at the base of the big toe. It is a painful condition that usually results...

  • Ankle Arthropathy

    Ankle arthropathy refers to disease or degeneration of the ankle joint, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility.

  • Bunionette (Tailor's Bunion)

    Bunionette, also called Tailor’s bunion, is a bony lump formed along the outside of the little toe at the base.

  • Cavus Foot Deformity (High Arches)

    Cavus foot also referred to as a high arch, is a condition in which the arch on the bottom of the foot that runs from the toes...

  • Adult Acquired Flatfoot

    Adult-acquired flatfoot, also known as collapsed arch or posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, is a painful condition that...

  • Haglunds Deformity

    Haglund’s deformity, also known as “pump bump”, is a condition in which bony extensions are formed at the back...

  • Peroneal Tendon Dislocation

    The peroneal tendons run behind the lateral malleolus (the bony protrusion on the outside of the ankle).

  • Osteochondral Injuries of the Ankle

    Osteochondral injuries are most often caused by trauma to the ankle joint, such as with ankle sprains.

  • Plantar Plate Injuries

    Plantar plate injuries refer to damage sustained by one of the strong ligaments located on the bottom of the foot...

  • Sesamoiditis

    Sesamoids are two small, pea-shaped bones located in the ball beneath the big toe joint at the bottom of the foot.

  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

    The posterior tibial tendon passes through the ankle to attach the calf muscle with the bones of the midfoot.

  • Metatarsalgia

    Metatarsalgia is a condition in which pain and inflammation are caused due to overuse or injury to the ball of the foot...

  • Peroneal Tendonitis

    Peroneal tendonitis is inflammation of the peroneal tendons in the ankle due to an acute or overuse injury.

  • Tarsal Coalition

    Tarsal coalition is a foot disorder that occurs due to an abnormal connection between two or more tarsal bones.

  • Talar OCD (Osteochondritis Dissecans)

    Osteochondral injuries are most often caused by trauma to the ankle joint, such as with ankle sprains...

  • Osteochondral Lesions of the Ankle

    OCL may be genetic or may be caused due to trauma, stress fractures in sports, severe sprain, local osteonecrosis, etc.

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