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The tarsal tunnel is located in your ankle and is what makes your ankles flexible. The tarsal tunnel is a canal in the ankle that is a collection of bones, blood vessels, nerves, tendons, and ligaments. It is similar to your carpal tunnel, which is located in your forearm. The posterior tibial nerve passes through…
If you live a particularly active lifestyle, you’ve probably heard the terms “sports medicine” and “sports medicine physician” or even “sports doctor.” You might have also assumed that these physicians and specialists only treat professional or college-level athletes. A sports medicine physician actually specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and high-impact injuries…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bunions are the result of pressure forcing the bones in the joint of your big toe to become misaligned, resulting in a large, often painful and sometimes fluid-filled bump. In addition to the bunion itself, the skin covering the bunion can become inflamed and sore and can, over time, start to thicken, resulting in painful…
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