Metatarsalgia is a symptom of other conditions and not a specific disease. For example, the pain in the ball of the foot is a symptom of overuse of the foot while running or participating in high-impact sports. Five metatarsal bones run down the middle of the foot from the toes to the ankle. When one […]
Category: Common Foot Conditions
Types, Causes and Treatment of Foot Fractures
Very simply, a fracture is a broken bone which requires immediate attention. The human body is made up of 206 bones of which 25% are found in the feet. Foot bone fractures are very painful, need proper diagnosis and treatment and plenty of rest to heal properly. Types of fractures: Stress fractures are small cracks […]
Hammertoe vs Mallet Toe
Our title may sound as if a wrestling match is being advertised, but in actual fact, it’s a discussion about deformed toes. Hammertoe and mallet toe are both mild deformities of the toes. Often they get lumped together because in both cases the toes bend downward, but if looked at closely, there is a subtle […]
Never Take Turf Toe Lightly
With the start of the 2015 football season, many pedal injuries are going to be taking place amongst the athletes, the most common of which will be turf toe. When athletes play on artificial turf, because it is a harder surface, it does not have much give and when they push off into a sprint, […]
How You Can Treat Chilblains
With winter just a few months round the corner, it is time to recognize that hands, feet, tips of the ears, nose and cheeks (areas of the body most exposed) need to be protected from extreme cold weather. Exposure to cold and damp weather causes numerous painful skin problems, the most common of which are […]
Sesamoiditis – When Tiny Bones Cause Big Problems
Sesamoids sound as if they belong to the android family, but no, they are bones – the only bones in the body not attached to other bones but connected to tendons or embedded in the muscle. The knee cap or patella is the largest sesamoid, while two other, the size of a corn kernel, are […]
Want to Fix a Broken Ankle? Podiatrists Have the Best Glue
The ankle is located at the crossroads of three bones: the tibia, the fibula and the talus. These bones are in the lower leg and when one of these bones is fractured, it results in a broken ankle. Apart from the broken bone, the ligaments and the ankle joints are also affected. Prompt medical attention […]
Plantar Fasciitis is a Real Pain in the Heel!
There is a thick band of tissue which runs along the arch of the foot connecting the heel bone to the toes called the plantar fascia. When this fibrous band of tissue becomes inflamed, it causes a stabbing pain in the heel. This inflammation is known as Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is also known as […]
Common Reasons for Foot & Ankle Pain
You have brains in your head You have feet in your shoes You can steer yourself In any direction you choose. ……..Dr. Seuss Very well said Dr. Seuss! But, if the feet wearing inappropriate shoes do not complain to the brain in our head, then no matter which direction we go, the journey will […]
With the Onset of Summer, Heel Fissures Are a Bummer!
Heel fissures also known as cracked heels, may start out as an inconvenience or a simple problem of dry heels, but if ignored, can become infected and painful especially if the heels begin to crack and bleed. Dry skin and calluses are a breeding ground for heel fissures. With the arrival of summer, heel fissures […]