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Tibial tendon dysfunction – better known as flat foot – is a common condition that is recognized by either no arch or a very low arch, and is often caused by overpronating or rolling the feet inward whilst running, walking or standing. Flat foot is also common in infants. A question often asked of podiatrists…
Children can get many of the same foot problems as adults, but some conditions may take on different characteristics, and some may occur more frequently in children due to their active lifestyles, sensitive skin, and developing bodies. The most common foot and ankle issues seen in children and teens include: Heel Pain Heel pain in…
Over 60 percent of nontraumatic amputations are due to diabetes complications, such as foot ulcers, peripheral neuropathy, and peripheral vascular disease. Limb salvage or limb-sparing techniques employed by physicians can prevent the amputation of a patient’s leg due to diabetes complications. Through this approach, a patient suffering from diabetic complications of the lower foot can…
Athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is a fungal infection that typically starts between the toes and spreads to other areas of the foot. It is called “athlete’s foot” because it usually occurs in people who wear tightly supportive shoes and whose feet sweat in them without air, thereby creating a suitable environment for fungal…
