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Gout is a form of arthritis. It is a condition that causes severe attacks of pain and other symptoms during flareups. Unlike other forms of arthritis, you may feel perfectly fine for months before a flareup occurs. Most of the time, the flareups come without reason and can even develop while you are resting. Gout…
Hammertoe is a foot deformity that occurs when the muscles, ligaments, or tendons responsible for holding the toe in a straight position become injured or damaged. Hammertoe refers to an abnormal bend in the middle joint of a toe. It is most common in the second, third, and fourth toes. While hammertoe doesn’t always cause…
Your ankle serves a critical role in helping you stand and walk. Without good ankle function, you won’t be able to do a lot of things, such as doing chores around the house, going out for a run, or even traveling to and from work. If you’ve sprained your ankle and think you can treat…
If you have chronic foot issues and have tried conservative methods to remedy it, you may be a good candidate for foot surgery. If this is the case, you should consider getting an arthroscopic foot surgery instead of a tradition foot surgery. Arthroscopic foot surgery, unlike traditional foot surgery, utilizes a fiber-optic viewing camera and…
Our feet are very complex, being composed of many tiny bones, muscles, nerves, and connective tissues. Our feet are equipped to handle the entire weight of the human body whenever we take a step. However, repetitive stresses can damage one or more parts of the feet, leading to pain. By understanding the common causes of…
A broken ankle can bring your daily life to a screeching halt. A fracture in the ankle will prevent you from performing the most basic of tasks, such as walking. Once the fracture heals, a lot of people think they are good to go. However, this is not true. Even if your ankle fracture has…
Both serious runners and casual runners can experience foot pain. Whether you are a distance runner, a sprinter, or a jogger, it is important that you take proper care of your feet beyond just great running shoes. The foot is supported by a collection of small bones. There are 26 of them all connected by…
Pregnancy is a joyful and exciting time for soon-to-be-mothers. While this is true, it’s may not exactly be a comfortable experience for some. Nausea, mood swings, food cravings, and fatigue are only a few challenges that pregnant women go through. An issue we hear less often about is foot pain. Pregnant women tend to feel…
Do you feel intense pain in the heels of your feet after waking up, following rest, or after extended time being on your feet? The most common reason why you may be feeling these symptoms is a condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is caused by the tightening of the plantar fascia tissue located in…
The human foot is made up of 28 bones, over 100 muscles, and 30 joints. Our feet absorb shock when we walk, run, jump, and dance. Healthy feet are crucial to an active lifestyle. When something goes wrong in our feet, it can bring our lives to a screeching halt. One of the most common…
