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  • Achilles Tendinitis

    Achilles Tendinitis

    Inflammation of the Achilles tendon is known as Achilles tendinitis or tendonitis.

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  • Achilles Tendon Rupture

    Achilles Tendon Rupture

    The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord present behind the ankle that connects the calf muscles...

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  • Ankle Dislocation

    Ankle Dislocation

    Ankle dislocation is a condition that occurs when the bones of the lower leg called the fibula and tibia...

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  • Ankle Instability

    Ankle Instability

    The joints of the ankle are held in place and stabilized by strong bands of tissue called ligaments.

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  • Ankle Ligament Injury

    Ankle Ligament Injury

    An ankle ligament injury, also known as an ankle sprain, can be caused by a sudden twisting movement...

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  • Ankle Pain

    Ankle Pain

    Ankle pain refers to any form of pain or discomfort affecting the ankle joint.

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  • Ankle Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Ankle Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Arthritis is inflammation in a joint as a result of cartilage degeneration causing joint pain, swelling, stiffness...

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  • Calcaneal Fracture

    Calcaneal Fracture

    A fracture is a medical condition in which a bone is cracked or broken.

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  • Cavus Foot Deformity

    Cavus Foot Deformity

    Cavus foot also referred to as a high arch, is a condition in which the arch on the bottom of the foot that runs...

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  • Flatfoot

    Flatfoot

    Flatfoot, also known as “fallen arches” or Pes planus, is a deformity in children’s feet where the arch...

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  • Foot and Ankle Arthritis

    Foot and Ankle Arthritis

    Arthritis is the inflammation of joints as a result of degeneration of the smooth cartilage that lines...

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  • Foot and Ankle Trauma

    Foot and Ankle Trauma

    Foot and ankle trauma refers to injuries that most commonly occur during sports, exercise or any other physical activity.

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  • Foot Fracture

    Foot Fracture

    Trauma and repeated stress can cause fractures in the foot. Extreme force is required to fracture...

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  • Foot Pain

    Foot Pain

    The foot is composed of bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.

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  • Hammertoe

    Hammertoe

    A hammertoe is a deformity of a lesser toe (second through fifth toes), where the toe is bent upward at the toe’s middle joint...

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  • Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fracture

    Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fracture

    The Lisfranc joint or tarsometatarsal joint refers to the region in the middle of the foot.

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  • Management of Foot and Leg Wounds

    Management of Foot and Leg Wounds

    A wound is a break in the skin caused by an injury (cuts, scratches, and scrapes), surgery or conditions such as diabetes.

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  • Metatarsal and Phalangeal (Forefoot) Fractures

    Metatarsal and Phalangeal (Forefoot) Fractures

    The forefoot is the anterior or front portion of the foot that functions in weight-bearing and maintaining balance...

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  • Midfoot Arthritis

    Midfoot Arthritis

    Midfoot arthritis is pain and inflammation of the midfoot. It occurs due to damage of cartilage or tissues around the joints.

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  • Peroneal Tendon Dislocation

    Peroneal Tendon Dislocation

    The peroneal tendons run behind the lateral malleolus (the bony protrusion on the outside of the ankle).

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  • Peroneal Tendonitis

    Peroneal Tendonitis

    Peroneal tendonitis is inflammation of the peroneal tendons in the ankle due to an acute or overuse injury.

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  • Plantar Plate Injuries

    Plantar Plate Injuries

    Plantar plate injuries refer to damage sustained by one of the strong ligaments located on the bottom...

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  • Talus Fractures

    Talus Fractures

    The talus is a small bone at the ankle joint that connects the heel bone and the shinbones, enabling...

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  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

    Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

    The tarsal tunnel is a narrow passageway that lies on the inside of your ankle and runs into the foot.

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  • Toe Fractures

    Toe Fractures

    A fracture is defined as a break in the continuity of the bone when a force against your body is too strong for the bone to bear.

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