Summary Read More Summary Tumors of the foot are classified as benign or malignant. There are a number of benign tumors specific to the foot that affect the skin, soft tissue. and bone. Primary malignant tumors of the foot represent...
Summary Symptoms Read More Video Summary Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) refers to an entrapment of the posterior tibial nerve as it descends from the leg passing through the medial ankle to the foot. This condition was first described by Keck...
Summary Symptoms Read More Summary Talar dome injuries result from trauma to the ankle including ankle sprains (6-38% of all ankle sprains), fractures (greater than 70% of all ankle fractures). (1,2,3) Talar dome injuries create a focal defect in the...
Summary Symptoms Read More Summary Shin splints are a form of tendonitis that affects the lower leg. There are two types of shin splints: anterior and posterior. Anterior shin splints affect the anterior shin and are most known to athletes....
Summary Symptoms Read More Video Summary Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is the leading cause of acquired flatfoot in adults. The stages of PTTD include inflammation of the tendon, partial tear or complete tendon tear. The onset of PTTD is...
Summary Symptoms Read More Summary Peroneal tendon ruptures are often the result of an inversion ankle sprain. During an ankle sprain, the peroneal tendons pull up against the outside of the ankle to restrain the rolling motion of the ankle....
Summary Symptoms Read More Summary Subluxation is the medical term used to describe the action of one or more anatomical parts slipping or moving out of their normal position. Peroneal tendon subluxation refers to a recurrent snap or popping sensation...
Summary Symptoms Read More Summary Peroneal tendonitis is an inflammatory condition of the peroneus longus and/or peroneus brevis tendons. Peroneal tendonitis occurs as a result of acute or chronic overloading of one or both of the peroneal tendons. Peroneal tendonitis...
Summary Symptoms Read More Summary The CT band is the group of structures that enable the delivery of force from the calf to the foot. The CT band (calf- to-toes) can be described as a group of 8 muscles and...
Summary Symptoms Read More Summary Charcot joints occur when the ability to sense deep pain is diminished or lost. As a result of the inability to sense pain, small fractures begin to develop in bone subject to mechanical stress. The...
Summary Symptoms Read More Summary Bursitis describes an inflammatory tissue that forms in response to physical irritation or repetitive mechanical load to a specific area of the body. Bursitis is found throughout the body at locations including the shoulder, hip,...
Summary Osteo Rheumatoid Psoriatic Reiter's Syndrome Read More... Summary Arthritis is an inflammatory condition of one or more joints. There are many different types of arthritis. Each type of arthritis has a characteristic group of symptoms such as onset, location,...
Summary Symptoms Read More Summary Ankle pain can result from acute injuries or chronic conditions. This article is written with emphasis on the location of your pain and refers you to the specific ankle conditions that may be causing your...
Summary Symptoms Read More Summary An ankle sprain is an acute injury that results in stretching, partial rupture or complete rupture of the ligaments of the ankle. The most common ankle sprain is an injury to the lateral (outside) ankle...
Summary Symptoms Read More Treatment Guide Summary Achilles tendinitis describes an inflammatory change of the Achilles tendon without a tear of the tendon. Achilles tendinitis may be acute or chronic. The onset of pain is usually unilateral but may be...
Summary Symptoms Read More Video Summary The Achilles tendon is the body's single strongest tendon. An Achilles tendon rupture can be partial or complete. A partial rupture, often called a tear, can be a localized (micro) or a longitudinal rupture....
