Heel Pain? It might not be the Plantar Fascia! Heel pain is a common foot complaint and it affects people of all ages and genders. There are many possible causes of getting heel pain and the most common one is plantar fasciopathy. However there is this one cause that is not typically considered and […]
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Yellow Nail Syndrome Yellow nail syndrome is a rare condition characterized by yellowing, thickening, and slow growth of the nails, particularly the toenails. It is considered a rare disorder, with an estimated prevalence of less than 1 per 1,000,000 individuals. It occurs more commonly in adults over the age of 50 but can affect
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What is Metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot, specifically around the metatarsal bones. These are the long bones in the foot that connect the toes to the midfoot. Causes Of Metatarsalgia As metatarsalgia is a broad term describing pain in the forefoot, there may
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What is Clubfoot? Clubfoot is a congenital condition in which one or both feet are twisted inward and downward, making it difficult to walk normally. In severe cases, the foot is turned so far that the bottom faces sideways or up rather than down. The condition, also known as talipes equinovarus, is fairly common.
Isolated Stieda Process Fracture of Talus The Stieda process is an elongation of the lateral tubercle of the posterior process of the talus. This process is the insertion point of the posterior talofibular ligament. It forms from fusion of a secondary ossification center at the posterolateral aspect of the talus with rest of the
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Haglund’s Deformity Haglund’s deformity, also known as “pump bump” or “retrocalcaneal bursitis,” is a bony enlargement on the back of the heel bone (calcaneus). It typically occurs where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel. This condition can result in pain, swelling and inflammation in the affected area. Causes of Haglund’s Deformity Haglund’s deformity is
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Kager’s Fat Pad Sprain Kager’s fat pad sprain, also known as Kager’s triangle or Kager’s triangle syndrome, is a condition involving injury or inflammation to the retrocalcaneal bursa and adjacent structures in the ankle. What is this Kager’s fat pad? Kager’s fat pad is a small fatty tissue located in the space between the
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Spotlight on Skin: Understanding Lumps and Bumps Discovering a new lump or bump can be quite a worrying experience, especially if you do not know what it is. Today we will discuss ‘lumps and bumps’ the colloquial phrases often used to describe various irregularities or growths on the body. These can include cysts, lipomas
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What is a Calf Strain? A calf strain, also known as a pulled calf muscle, is a common injury that occurs when the muscles in the calf are stretched beyond their limits, resulting in tears in the muscle fibers. This injury can range from mild to severe, depending on the extent of muscle damage.
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What is Ankle Joint Arthritis? Ankle joint arthritis, also known as ankle osteoarthritis, is a condition characterized by the degeneration of the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones within the ankle joint. This degeneration leads to inflammation, pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion in the ankle joint. Ankle arthritis can significantly
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