A bunion is an unnatural area of enlargement that is usually found at the base of your big toe, causing the toe to point inward toward the other toes. Bunions occur most often in women and usually form as a result of wearing poorly fitted shoes. A...
Feet take a beating, bearing the full brunt of body weight day in and day out. Whether you have suffered a foot injury or surgery, or simply want to improve foot strength to stay on your feet comfortably longer, information on home foot exercises...
Arthritis, a term that refers to the destruction of joints, can occur in many areas of the body including the feet. Left untreated, arthritis can become so painful that it prevents sufferers from participating in routine activities.
Bone spurs are tiny pieces of bone that develop along the edges of your bones. Bone spurs can also be found in connection points such as your joints, ligaments and tendons. In your foot, bone spurs typically occur in the heel.They may go...
A bunion, a growth of bone and soft tissue on the joint of your big toe, develops from a condition called hallux valgus, in which the bone turns outwards, forcing the big toe into the second toe. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, or...
Bunions are usually treatable without surgery, but certain situations require it. A swollen big toe that won't go away even with medication, a deformity of the big toe, stiffness in the big toe, extreme pain that limits walking and a general...
A bunionectomy is a surgery that removes painful bunions. This surgery is typically done only after more conservative treatments have not worked, such as wearing shoes that provide more toe space, wearing orthotics, or taking pain medication. The...
A midfoot sprain, also referred to as a Lisfranc injury, occurs when a slight sprain or tear of the Lisfranc ligament in your foot. In addition, most midfoot sprains are actually midfoot fractures that have been misdiagnosed. While the...
Your foot is composed of many bones, ligaments and tendons that support and permit bipedal movements like walking and running. Surgery on any aspect of your foot will severely limit your ability to perform activities. Exercise and stretching is an...
Most foot problems can be treated in the office without requiring surgery, but when a foot problem affects the quality of life or is disabling, foot surgery may be necessary to correct it. As with any surgery, there is the risk of complications...
