Heel Bursitis is an inflammation of a bursa (a fluid filled fibrous sac) under and around the heel bone where the pain is typically more in the centre or the back of the heel where the achilles tendon inserts of the heel and significantly worsens during the day. Bursa are fluid-filled sacs that cushions muscles, […]
A heel spur is a calcium deposit resulting in a bony protrusion underneath the heel bone (calcaneus). On an X-ray, a heel spur typically extends forward by as much as a 1-15cm. Without visible X-ray evidence, the condition is sometimes known as “heel spur syndrome.” Although heel spurs often exist painlessly, they can cause heel pain and typically suggest […]
An overlapping toe condition occurs when one of your toes, usually the big toe or pinky toe, extends over the adjacent toe. A similar condition, called an underlapping toe, develops when your toe extends under the adjacent toe. Any problems that cause pain or discomfort in the toes should be given prompt attention. Ignoring the […]
Heel Pain Heel pain is a common problem for people of all ages. It is often a ‘catch-all term’ for any condition that can occur around the heel, often causing chronic discomfort. Conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis and heel spurs can cause pain and inflammation in your foot. This in turn often affects your ability […]
What is an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is perhaps one of the most common acute foot and ankle injuries that occurs typically while participating in sport. An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. Ankle sprains occur among people of all ages. Participating in […]
Foot drop is a gait abnormality in which the dropping of the forefoot happens due to weakness, irritation or damage to the common fibular nerve including the sciatic nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg. It is usually a symptom of a greater problem, not a disease in itself. […]
Pregnancy triggers many different changes in a woman’s body. Many women have common complaints throughout their pregnancy. One of these complaints, often overlooked, is foot pain. Due to the natural weight gain during pregnancy, a woman’s center of gravity is completely altered. This causes a new weight-bearing stance and added pressure to the knees and […]
Sesamoiditis is a common ailment of the plantar forefoot, causing pain in the ball of the foot specifically under the big toe joint. The sesamoid bones are very small bones which are located under the big toe joint within the tendons that run to the big toe. What are Sesamoids? Most bones in the human body […]
Plantar Fasciitis (or fasciopathy) is a condition of pain and tissue damage at the attachment of the plantar fascia to the underside of the calcaneus (heel bone). Patients presenting with plantar fasciitis will usually describe pain when the foot hits the floor in the morning or after periods of inactivity. The pain usually settles down […]
The plantar plate is a thick ligament type structure with attachments which inserts into the base of our phalanges (toe bones) in the area of the ball of the foot. Injuries of the plantar plates include partial tears through to complete rupture. The plantar plate is designed to protect the head of the metatarsal from pressure and prevent over […]
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