What is it? Flat feet also know as pes planus or fallen arches means you don’t have a normal arch in your feet. This may cause pain when you do extensive physical activity. It’s normal in infants and usually disappears by age 2 or 3 as the ligaments and tendons in the foot and leg tighten. […]
What are they? Bunions are bony growths that occur at the base of the big toe. These growths can disrupt the natural alignment of the toes and the position of the feet in your shoes, contributing to the problem. If you have a bunion, the first toe joint becomes extremely inflamed and painful, and a […]
Diabetic ulceration of the foot represents a major global medical, social and economic problem. It is the commonest major end-point of diabetic complications. Diabetic neuropathyand peripheral vascular disease are the main etiological factors in foot ulceration and may act alone, together, or in combination with other factors such as microvascular disease, biomechanical abnormalities, limited joint mobility and increased susceptibility to infection. Ulceration […]
Foot and ankle sprains, strains, and fractures are common injuries that can result from a sports injury, fall, or accident. Regardless of the cause, these conditions can make it difficult or painful to walk. Our doctors treat all types of foot and ankle injuries, such as: Achilles tendon rupture Foot and ankle fractures Foot and […]
What is it? A heel spur is a hooked bony growth protruding from the calcaneus or heel bone. It often occurs alongside plantar fasciitis, and as such the two conditions are often confused, however they are not the same. Symptoms Symptoms may be similar to those of plantar fasciitis and include pain and tenderness at […]
Overview What is it? Achilles tendinopathy used to be known as Achilles tendonitis. It is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness of the Achilles tendon. t is thought to be caused by repeated tiny injuries (microtrauma) to the Achilles tendon. After each injury, the tendon does not heal completely, as should normally happen. This means […]
