Heel fractures, although uncommon, do happen. When they do occur, the heel bone breaks. This is usually due to severe impacts like falling from a significant height or any other sudden force applied to the heel.
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Flat Feet occur when feet do not have a normal arch when standing and are referred to as “pes planus,” which translates into fallen arches
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Hammertoes are the result of toes bending at the middle joint. This can be due to a variety of reasons, the most common of which is the use of footwear that doesn’t fit correctly (high heel shoes).
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Have you found yourself frequently noticing a nagging pain in your feet or ankles? Nearly 1 out of every 3 people in the United States alone experience foot or ankle pain, yet less than half of those affected will see a foot doctor to address their issues.
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Ankle Fractures are a very painful injury whereby the ankle bone sustains a partial or full break. This condition can be caused by sudden accidents or blunt force trauma to the ankle.
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Do you know if your feet are flat? Most people won’t know they have flat feet, or fallen arches until they visit a podiatrist.
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Ankle Fractures can be overwhelming to anybody, but the elderly can be especially susceptible to this awful injury. Simple ankle fractures, described as compound fractures from general and routine activities, can significantly impact an elder person’s life expectancy.
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Ingrown toenails occur as toenails dig into nearby skin, causing the toe to become inflamed. As you can imagine, this is not a good feeling to have.
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For those of us who frequently jog or run to stay fit and active, developing Achilles tendinitis is an ever-present threat for our foot and ankle health.
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In the United States alone, there are nearly 40 million people diagnosed with a form of arthritis. As a medical condition, arthritis is actually an umbrella term for several different types of conditions that are considered arthritis.
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