By COFAI • September 3, 2018 • No Comments
What is it? Tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the tibial nerve on the inside of the ankle. It can result in pain ,numbness or tingling in the feet and toes.It is present in a fair number of patients with Diabetes and is often missed as part of the differential diagnosis of someone […]
By COFAI • August 23, 2018 • No Comments
What is it? This is a deformity that does not flatten when the one weight bears.The midfoot has a high arch placing significant pressures on the heel and front of the feet.It can occur in a small percentage of the normal population but quite frequently it is associated with neurological conditions.These include Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, spina […]
By COFAI • August 21, 2018 • No Comments
What is a Charcot’s foot? Charcot foot is a progressive condition that involves the gradual weakening of bones, joints, and soft tissues of the foot or ankle. It is caused by peripheral nerve damage which leads to loss of sensation in the foot.As a result the patient suffers repetitive microtrauma of the ligaments,bones and joints which go […]
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What’s Rheumatoid Arthritis? Most people assume “arthritis” means wear and tear on the joints (which many older people do have), however that’s termed osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and damage throughout your body. Sometimes the immune system becomes too active, and mistakenly attacks your body, and this is called […]
By COFAI • August 20, 2018 • No Comments
What is a Septic foot? This is simply an infected foot. It can range from superficial skin infections also known as cellulitis to more severe forms in which there will be an associated abscess or infection of the bone known as osteomyelitis. It is quite common in diabetics and if left untreated can lead to […]
By COFAI • August 17, 2018 • No Comments
What is a Hammertoe? This occurs due to muscle weakness at the level of the toes leading to abnormal pressure on the joints and tendons.This causes the toes to become deformed and abnormally bent.There is frequently a corn or callus on top of the deformed toe which can cause pain when it rubs against a […]
By COFAI • August 14, 2018 • No Comments
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. […]
By COFAI • August 5, 2018 • No Comments
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 […]
By COFAI • August 4, 2018 • No Comments
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 […]
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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 […]
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