Foot & Ankle

Foot & Ankle Anatomy

The foot and ankle in the human body work together to provide balance, stability, movement, and propulsion.

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Arthritis of the Foot & Ankle

Arthritis is inflammation resulting from the degeneration of cartilage in the joint causing pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints resulting in restricted movements.

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Achilles Tendon Rupture

Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord present behind the ankle that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It is used when you walk, run and jump. The Achilles tendon ruptures most often in athletes participating in sports that involve running, pivoting and jumping.

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Broken Ankle

The ankle joint is composed of three bones: the tibia, fibula, and talus which are articulated together. The ends of the fibula and tibia (lower leg bones) form the inner and outer malleolus.

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Bunions

A bunion is a bony protuberance that appears on the external surface of the big toe when it angles toward the adjacent toe. It is an extra bone and a fluid-filled sac that grows at the base of the big toe.

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Ankle Sprain

A sprain is the stretching or tearing of ligaments, which connect adjacent bones and provide stability to a joint. An ankle sprain is a common injury that occurs when you suddenly fall or twist the joint or when you land your foot in an awkward position after a jump.

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Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis refers to inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that lies at the bottom of the foot. It runs from the heel bone to the toe and forms the arch of your foot.

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Bunion Surgery

A bunion, also called a hallux valgus, is an enlargement of bone or soft tissues around the joint at the base of the big toe that results in the formation of a bump. The bone that joins the big toe with the first metatarsal bone thickens.

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Ankle Arthroscopy

Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which an arthroscope, a small, soft, flexible tube with a light and video camera at the end, is inserted into the ankle joint to evaluate and treat a variety of conditions.

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Ankle Joint Replacement

The ankle joint connects the leg with the foot and provides free movement to the foot. It is formed by connecting the bones of the lower leg, tibia and fibula, with the talus, or ankle bone.

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Ailments of the Ankle

• Achilles Tendinitis
• Achilles Tendinosis
• Ankle Fracture
• Ankle Sprain
• Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
• Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
• High Ankle Sprain
• Insertional Achilles Tendinitis
• Osteochondral Lesion
• Peroneal Tendinosis
• Pilon Fracture
• Sprained Ankle
• Talus Fracture

Ailments of the Midfoot

• Acquired Adult Flatfoot Deformity
• Flat Feet
• Flat Feet & High Arches
• Lisfranc Injury
• Progressive Flatfoot (Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
• Stress Fracture

Ailments of the Heel

• Heel Pain
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Plantar Fibroma and Plantar Fibromatosis

Ailments of the Big Toe

• Athlete's Foot
• Bunions
• Corns and Calluses
• Hallux Rigidus
• Ingrown Toenail
• Morton's Neuroma
• Plantar Warts
• Sesamoid Injuries
• Toe and Forefoot Fractures
• Toenail Fungus

• Claw Toe
• Clubfoot
• Hammertoe
• Intoeing
• Metatarsalgia (Forefoot Pain)
• Out toeing

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