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 […]
Heel Spurs (Plantar Fasciitis)
By COFAI • August 3, 2018 • Comments Off on Heel Spurs (Plantar Fasciitis)
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 […]